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    A U.S. Army change of command ceremony is taking place on a paved parade ground. Two soldiers in the foreground are exchanging a unit guidon (flag), which is the central symbolic act of a change of command. A third senior soldier observes in the background, with a formation of troops standing at attention behind them.

    MACON, GEORGIA, UNITED STATES

    10.15.2017

    Photo by Capt. William Carraway 

    Georgia National Guard

    Lieutenant Colonel Jean Paul Laurenceau of Grayson, Ga. receives the colors of the Georgia Army National Guard’s 177th Brigade Engineer Battalion from Col. Matt Smith, commander of the 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team symbolizing Laurenceau’s assumption of command of the Statesboro-based 177th BEB. Outgoing commander, Lt. Col. Kris Marshall, right, commanded the unit since 2014.

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    Date Taken: 10.15.2017
    Date Posted: 10.15.2017 18:50
    Photo ID: 3865757
    VIRIN: 171015-Z-AQ105-049
    Resolution: 3399x4765
    Size: 6.25 MB
    Location: MACON, GEORGIA, US
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    A U.S. Army change of command ceremony is taking place on a paved parade ground. Two soldiers in the foreground are exchanging a unit guidon (flag), which is the central symbolic act of a change of command. A third senior soldier observes in the background, with a formation of troops standing at attention behind them.
    A U.S. Army change of command ceremony is taking place on a military installation parade field. Two soldiers in the foreground are exchanging a unit guidon (flag), which is the central symbolic act of a change of command ceremony. Additional soldiers in Army Combat Uniforms (ACU/OCP pattern) are visible in formation in the background.
    A U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel named Marshall is speaking at a podium during a military ceremony or official event. He is wearing the Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform with a Lieutenant Colonel oak leaf cluster rank insignia visible on his chest. The podium displays a military unit shield/patch featuring a lightning bolt design with blue, red, and gold colors.
    A formation of U.S. Army soldiers in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are participating in a military ceremony, likely a change of command or unit activation event. Several soldiers are serving as guidon bearers, holding red and orange unit flags with numerical designations visible, along with a light blue flag. The formation is taking place on a paved parade ground with military vehicles and buildings visible in the background.
    A U.S. Army officer in Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform is rendering a salute. The soldier displays rank insignia of a Lieutenant Colonel (oak leaf cluster) on both the cap and chest. A unit patch consistent with the 3rd Infantry Division is visible on the right shoulder sleeve.
    A U.S. Army soldier in camouflage uniform is kneeling on one knee while presenting bouquets of red and yellow roses to seated attendees at what appears to be an outdoor military ceremony. A group of civilians, including adults and a child, are seated in folding chairs on a grass lawn, smiling and receiving the flowers. The setting appears to be on or near a military installation based on visible signage and vehicles in the background.
    A group of U.S. Army soldiers in camouflage uniforms are rendering salutes during what appears to be a military ceremony, likely during the playing of the national anthem or colors. Two civilian women in the foreground have their hands placed over their hearts in the civilian gesture of respect. The scene is set on a military installation with military vehicles visible in the background.

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