U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Patrick Bergman, left, the outgoing commanding officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and Lt. Col. Nathaniel Thayer, the incoming commanding officer of VMFA-242, MAG-12, 1st MAW, stand at attention during a change of command ceremony at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 17, 2026. Bergman relinquished command to Thayer after serving as VMFA-242’s commanding officer for two years. Bergman is a native of Washington and Thayer is a native of Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cecilia Campbell)
| Date Taken: | 06.17.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.05.2026 19:28 |
| Photo ID: | 9785701 |
| VIRIN: | 260617-M-PK775-1115 |
| Resolution: | 5783x3855 |
| Size: | 3.38 MB |
| Location: | ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, GU |
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