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    A group of U.S. Marines in MARPAT camouflage uniforms are conducting an indoor military ceremony, likely a change of command or activation/deactivation ceremony. Two covered (furled) guidons or organizational colors on wooden staffs are being held upright, while personnel salute and stand at attention. All personnel are wearing black face masks, indicating this took place during the COVID-19 pandemic era.

    CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    01.28.2021

    Photo by Cpl. Elijah Abernathy 

    2nd Marine Division

    U.S. Marine Corps Col. John H. Rochford, the commanding officer of 8th Marine Regiment, and Sgt. Maj. Keith D. Hoge, the sergeant major of 8th Marine Reg., both with 2d Marine Division, salute the regimental colors during a deactivation ceremony on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 28, 2021. The regiment served a total of 68 years and is now being deactivated in accordance with the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elijah J. Abernathy)

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    Date Taken: 01.28.2021
    Date Posted: 01.28.2021 16:12
    Photo ID: 6499988
    VIRIN: 210128-M-KO875-109
    Resolution: 3017x4526
    Size: 1.07 MB
    Location: CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, US
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    Downloads: 3

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    A formal military indoor ceremony featuring U.S. Marines in MARPAT camouflage uniforms and black face masks. A color guard member carries a furled green guidon or flag on a rifle, while a band with brass instruments performs in the background. The event appears to be a change of command or similar military ceremony conducted indoors.
    A group of U.S. Marines in MARPAT camouflage uniforms are conducting an indoor military ceremony, likely a change of command or activation/deactivation ceremony. Two covered (furled) guidons or organizational colors on wooden staffs are being held upright, while personnel salute and stand at attention. All personnel are wearing black face masks, indicating this took place during the COVID-19 pandemic era.
    A U.S. Marines officer in MARPAT woodland camouflage uniform stands at a wooden podium, apparently delivering a speech or briefing. The setting appears to be an indoor formal venue with large windows in the background. The officer is wearing glasses and has rank insignia visible on the collar.
    A formal U.S. Marine Corps military ceremony is taking place indoors, likely a change of command or activation/deactivation ceremony. Two senior Marines are unfurling or casing a red regimental or unit colors flag with battle streamers, while a color guard stands at attention with rifles and additional flags. All personnel are wearing COVID-era face masks and MARPAT camouflage uniforms.
    Four U.S. Marine Corps service members in MARPAT camouflage uniforms stand at attention as a color guard in what appears to be a formal indoor ceremony hall. The two center personnel carry flags including the U.S. national flag and what appears to be a Marine Corps or unit colors, while the outer two carry rifles. All four personnel are wearing black face masks, consistent with COVID-19 era protocols.
    A formal U.S. Marine Corps military ceremony is taking place inside a large indoor ballroom or event hall. Personnel in MARPAT camouflage uniforms and face masks are standing at attention or saluting, with a color guard presenting regimental and national colors. The spacing between individuals and presence of face masks suggests this ceremony occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic period.
    A military officer in camouflage uniform stands at a wooden podium and appears to be delivering a speech or briefing. The setting appears to be an official indoor venue with flags displayed in the background. The flags visible include what appears to be the United Kingdom flag and the Hawaii state flag.
    A group of U.S. Marine Corps personnel in MARPAT camouflage uniforms are participating in a formal military ceremony, likely a change of command or activation/deactivation ceremony, taking place indoors in what appears to be a ceremonial hall. Two Marines in the foreground are unfurling or casing a unit colors guidon adorned with multiple streamer ribbons. All personnel are wearing black face masks, indicating the event occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic period.
    A military ceremony taking place indoors in what appears to be a formal hall or ballroom with hardwood floors. Two Marines in the foreground are handling a furled green guidon or unit colors on a wooden staff, while a color guard of three Marines stands at attention in the background holding rifles and flags. All personnel are wearing MARPAT digital camouflage uniforms and black face masks.

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