U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Joseph E. Sawyer, right, the outgoing commanding officer of Fire Support Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, transfers the unit colors to Lt. Col. John R. Watkins, the incoming commanding officer of Fire Support Battalion, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 17, 2026. During the ceremony, Sawyer relinquished command of the battalion to Watkins. Sawyer is a native of Alabama. Watkins is a native of Arizona. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexis Ballin)
| Date Taken: | 06.17.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.23.2026 17:40 |
| Photo ID: | 9768456 |
| VIRIN: | 260617-M-EJ587-1073 |
| Resolution: | 7808x5208 |
| Size: | 6.75 MB |
| Location: | CAMP PENDELTON, CALIFORNIA, US |
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