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    USAREUR Relinquishment of Command Ceremony [Image 1 of 4]

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    A formal U.S. Army change of command ceremony is taking place indoors, likely in a military hangar or gymnasium. Two senior officers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms and black berets are exchanging a unit guidon/colors, which is the central ritual of a change of command. Supporting color guard soldiers stand at attention in the background holding various flags.

    WIESBADEN, HESSEN, GERMANY

    12.15.2017

    Photo by Volker Ramspott 

    Training Support Activity Europe           

    Gen. Curtis M. Scaparotti, right, United States European Command (EUCOM) Commander, receives the U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR) colors from Lt. Gen. Frederick 'Ben' Hodges, left, the outgoing USAREUR Commander during the USAREUR Relinquishment of Command Ceremony on Clay Kaserne, Wiesbaden, Germany Dec. 15, 2017. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Volker Ramspott)

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    Date Taken: 12.15.2017
    Date Posted: 12.15.2017 08:14
    Photo ID: 4032193
    VIRIN: 171215-A-AD638-001
    Resolution: 6252x4352
    Size: 2.53 MB
    Location: WIESBADEN, HESSEN, DE
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    A formal U.S. Army change of command ceremony is taking place indoors, likely in a military hangar or gymnasium. Two senior officers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms and black berets are exchanging a unit guidon/colors, which is the central ritual of a change of command. Supporting color guard soldiers stand at attention in the background holding various flags.
    A formal U.S. Army change of command ceremony is taking place inside what appears to be a military hangar or gymnasium. Two senior officers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are exchanging a unit guidon/colors, which is the central ritual of a change of command ceremony. Additional soldiers in dress formation with white gloves and black berets stand in the background holding multiple unit flags.
    A U.S. Army officer in camouflage uniform and black beret is delivering a speech at a podium during an official U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR) event. The setting includes military banners and signage referencing 'Strong Europe' and 'Ready to Fight' campaigns. An audience is visible in the foreground with their backs to the camera.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in combat uniforms are holding a framed Certificate of Retirement during a formal military ceremony. The certificate is issued to Lieutenant General Frederick 'Ben' Hodges and is dated February 2018. The ceremony appears to take place in a military hangar with color guard soldiers and unit flags visible in the background.

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