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    A military gathering appears to be taking place inside what looks like an aircraft hangar or large military facility. A Marine in MARPAT camouflage uniform is engaged in conversation with two individuals wearing olive drab flight suits. Multiple military flags and personnel are visible in the background.

    MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JAPAN

    03.03.2017

    Photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson 

    Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni

    U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Richard M. Rusnok Jr., Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121’s new commanding officer, speaks with U.S. Navy Sailors after a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 3, 2017. U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. J.T. Bardo relinquished his duties as VMFA-121 commanding officer to Rusnok after serving as the squadron commander since August 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

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    Date Taken: 03.03.2017
    Date Posted: 03.04.2017 06:24
    Photo ID: 3204334
    VIRIN: 170303-M-RP664-0078
    Resolution: 4488x2992
    Size: 6.87 MB
    Location: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JP
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    Two U.S. Marines in MARPAT camouflage uniforms are conducting a military guidon/colors transfer ceremony on an airfield tarmac. The ceremony involves the passing of a red unit guidon flag with gold fringe, consistent with a Marine Fighter Attack squadron. A third Marine stands in the background holding the staff during the exchange.
    A U.S. Marine Corps officer in MARPAT digital camouflage uniform is standing on what appears to be an airfield tarmac, speaking into a handheld microphone while holding notes. The background features large aircraft revetments or hardened aircraft shelters, suggesting a military air base setting. The officer displays aviator wings and rank insignia consistent with a field-grade officer.
    A formation of U.S. Marines in woodland MARPAT camouflage uniforms marches in review across a tarmac or airfield, rendering a hand salute as they pass a reviewing point. Two flags are visible — the U.S. national flag and the red Marine Corps flag — carried by color bearers at the head of the formation. The setting appears to be a military airfield, likely in a mountainous region based on the terrain visible in the background.
    A military gathering appears to be taking place inside what looks like an aircraft hangar or large military facility. A Marine in MARPAT camouflage uniform is engaged in conversation with two individuals wearing olive drab flight suits. Multiple military flags and personnel are visible in the background.

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