U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Arthur Padilla with Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry – West, and Medal of Honor recipient, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dakota Meyer, center, salutes with U.S. Marines and Sailors, while the National Anthem is played during a change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 15, 2026. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Steven Bancroft, the outgoing commanding officer of 7th ESB, relinquished his role as commanding officer to Lt. Col. Andrew Nelson, the incoming commanding officer of 7th ESB, formally signifying a transfer of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mary Torres)
| Date Taken: | 01.15.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 01.15.2026 20:09 |
| Photo ID: | 9482011 |
| VIRIN: | 260115-M-HP122-1097 |
| Resolution: | 7608x5074 |
| Size: | 7.8 MB |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, US |
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