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    Sgt. Maj. David White and Sgt. Maj. Jeffery Vandentop’s relief and appointment ceremony [Image 5 of 6]

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    Three U.S. Marines in woodland MARPAT camouflage uniforms are engaged in what appears to be a formal ceremony on a military airfield tarmac. One Marine is presenting or passing a ceremonial sword to another, while a third observes — consistent with a change of command or unit ceremony. In the background, a V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft and other rotary-wing aircraft are visible on the flight line, with green hills in the distance.

    CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    04.25.2019

    Photo by Sgt. Charnelle Smith 

    3rd Marine Aircraft Wing

    Lt. Col. Joseph Dimambro, commanding officer of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 164, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, presents the noncommissioned officer sword to Sgt. Maj. Jeffery Vandentop, VMM-164 incoming sergeant major, during Sgt. Maj. David White and Vandentop’s relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 25, 2019. White relinquished his post as the VMM-164 sergeant major to Vandentop. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Charnelle Smith/Released)

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    Date Taken: 04.25.2019
    Date Posted: 04.26.2019 16:29
    Photo ID: 5300968
    VIRIN: 190425-M-DP657-0012
    Resolution: 4517x3226
    Size: 2.19 MB
    Location: CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, US
    Web Views: 129
    Downloads: 4

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    A U.S. Navy chaplain in digital camouflage uniform stands at a wooden podium, appearing to lead a prayer or invocation during a military ceremony. Beside him stands a U.S. Marine officer in dress 'Charlie' uniform (tan shirt, blue trousers with red stripe, white cover) with head bowed. A formation of Marines in the background also have their heads bowed in a moment of reflection.
    A formal U.S. Marine Corps military ceremony is taking place on an airfield tarmac, with personnel in formation performing an interval dress alignment (arms extended to sides). Multiple color guard members hold various flags, and the formation is staged in front of a MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft marked with 'MARINES' and unit designation 'VMM-16X'. Rolling hills are visible in the background, consistent with a Southern California military installation.
    A U.S. Marine Corps color guard ceremony is taking place on a military airfield tarmac. Three Marines in combat utility uniforms are presenting the U.S. national flag and a red Marine Corps unit guidon. A tiltrotor aircraft, identified as an MV-22 Osprey, is visible in the background along with multiple ceremonial flags.
    Two U.S. Marines in MARPAT camouflage uniforms are engaged in a formal military ceremony on an airfield tarmac. One Marine is rendering a salute while holding a ceremonial sword, suggesting a change of command or similar official military ceremony. Multiple military aircraft, including what appears to be MV-22 Osprey tiltrotors and AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters, are visible in the background.
    Three U.S. Marines in woodland MARPAT camouflage uniforms are engaged in what appears to be a formal ceremony on a military airfield tarmac. One Marine is presenting or passing a ceremonial sword to another, while a third observes — consistent with a change of command or unit ceremony. In the background, a V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft and other rotary-wing aircraft are visible on the flight line, with green hills in the distance.
    A formal U.S. Marine Corps parade or review ceremony is taking place on a military airfield tarmac. Marines in woodland MARPAT camouflage uniforms are marching in formation carrying rifles, while a color guard bears the American flag and Marine Corps colors. Senior personnel on the left are rendering salutes as the formation passes in review.

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