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    Starkville, Miss., native takes command of HHC 223rd Engineer Battalion [Image 2 of 4]

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    Two U.S. Army soldiers are participating in a military guidon transfer ceremony, likely a change of command or activation/inactivation ceremony. The orange guidon flag displays '623' and 'HHC' with a castle insignia, indicating a Headquarters and Headquarters Company of an Engineer battalion. The ceremony is taking place at a forward operating base, evidenced by the wooden structures, gravel ground, and deployed environment.

    KANDAHAR PROVINCE, AFGHANISTAN

    08.13.2012

    Photo by Jessica Jackson 

    223rd Engineer Battalion

    U.S. Army Maj. Gary Tolbert, outgoing commander of the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 223rd Engineer Battalion, Mississippi National Guard. Tolbert relinquished command by passing off the unit’s colors to U.S. Army Lt. Col. Michael Cleveland, battalion commander, Aug. 13. This signifies the final responsibility of Tolbert as commander of the unit.

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    Date Taken: 08.13.2012
    Date Posted: 08.14.2012 07:50
    Photo ID: 644963
    VIRIN: 120813-O-ZV862-552
    Resolution: 3872x2592
    Size: 2.4 MB
    Location: KANDAHAR PROVINCE, AF
    Hometown: STARKVILLE, MISSISSIPPI, US
    Hometown: WEST POINT, MISSISSIPPI, US
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    A group of U.S. Army soldiers in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are seated on folding chairs on a gravel surface, appearing to attend an outdoor ceremony or briefing. The setting appears to be a forward operating base or military installation, evidenced by the plywood structures and wooden platform in the background. At least four soldiers are clearly visible, wearing patrol caps and combat boots.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers are participating in a military guidon transfer ceremony, likely a change of command or activation/inactivation ceremony. The orange guidon flag displays '623' and 'HHC' with a castle insignia, indicating a Headquarters and Headquarters Company of an Engineer battalion. The ceremony is taking place at a forward operating base, evidenced by the wooden structures, gravel ground, and deployed environment.
    A military ceremony is taking place at what appears to be a forward operating base in an arid environment, likely Afghanistan or Iraq. Two soldiers in the foreground are exchanging or passing a unit guidon (ceremonial flag), which is a common practice during change of command or unit activation/deactivation ceremonies. Additional soldiers are standing in formation in the background observing the ceremony.
    A military change of command or colors ceremony is taking place at what appears to be a forward operating base with plywood construction walls. Soldiers in US Army MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are passing a unit guidon (flag), which is the central ritual of such ceremonies. A unit insignia patch — appearing to be a Corps of Engineers castle emblem — is mounted on the wall in the background.

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