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    A U.S. Marine Corps change of command ceremony is taking place on a military airfield tarmac. Three Marines in MARPAT camouflage uniforms are conducting the ceremonial passing of a red guidon/colors, with one officer rendering a salute. Multiple military aircraft, state flags, and formation troops are visible in the background.

    MCAS IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JAPAN

    06.20.2019

    Photo by Cpl. Seth Rosenberg 

    1st Marine Aircraft Wing     

    U.S. Marine Corps Col. Douglas DeWolfe, left, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 12, and Col. Mark Palmer, outgoing commanding officer of MAG-12, conduct the passing of the colors during MAG-12’s change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 20, 2019. Nicknamed “the ready group,” MAG-12 operates throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility, supporting numerous operations, exercises and humanitarian aid missions since it’s relocation to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan in 1973. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Seth Rosenberg)

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    Date Taken: 06.20.2019
    Date Posted: 06.20.2019 22:27
    Photo ID: 5509676
    VIRIN: 190620-M-ON629-1481
    Resolution: 2445x3667
    Size: 4.89 MB
    Location: MCAS IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JP
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