U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Jared Swart, left, an operations officer, and 1st Lt. Justin McBeth, an engineer officer, right, both with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, converse with Capt. Garner Bayless, the outgoing commanding officer of Marine Corps Engineer Detachment Palau, and Capt. Drake Michalzuk, the incoming commanding officer for MCED-P, after a change of command ceremony during Koa Moana 25 in Peleliu, Palau, July 15, 2025. Koa Moana 25 is an annual partnership in the Indo-Pacific region that strengthens established relationships, bolsters theater security cooperation, and enhances the resilience of our allies and partners through community outreach, medical and civic assistance, infrastructure improvement projects, and key leader exchanges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Desiree Ruiz)
Date Taken: | 07.15.2025 |
Date Posted: | 07.17.2025 01:13 |
Photo ID: | 9182572 |
VIRIN: | 250715-M-FC886-1305 |
Resolution: | 5765x3843 |
Size: | 13.72 MB |
Location: | PELELIU, PW |
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