U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Joel E. Croskey, left, the outgoing commanding officer of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, passes the unit colors to Lt. Col. Andrew V. Lundskow, the incoming commanding officer of HMLA-169 during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 15, 2026. The change of command ceremony signifies the transition to new leadership and a continuation of the unit’s constant preparedness to fight and win. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nikolas Mascroft)
| Date Taken: | 01.15.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 01.19.2026 21:54 |
| Photo ID: | 9483557 |
| VIRIN: | 260115-M-QY860-1016 |
| Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
| Size: | 4.3 MB |
| Location: | CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, US |
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