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    CHANGE OF COMMAND [Image 4 of 7]

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    Two U.S. Marine Corps personnel are embracing on a parade field during what appears to be a formal military ceremony, likely a change of command or retirement event. Formations of Marines in MARPAT camouflage uniforms stand at attention or salute in the background. The setting is a well-maintained military installation with a brick building visible behind the assembled troops.

    ALBANY, GEORGIA, UNITED STATES

    06.29.2026

    Photo by Kecia Griffin 

    Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany

    Col. Stephen A. Ritchie assumed command of Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany after Matthew J. McKinney relinquished command, June 29.
    McKinney transitions into retirement. Ritchie comes to MCLB Albany after serving as inspector general, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler.
    Leadership from the Albany area community were in attendance at the change of command ceremony. Also at the ceremony was Col. Gregory Pace, commander, MCIEAST, who made brief remarks as did the outgoing and incoming colonels.
    McKinney was awarded the Legion of Merit with gold star in lieu of second award at the change of command.

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    Date Taken: 06.29.2026
    Date Posted: 07.01.2026 15:00
    Photo ID: 9786783
    VIRIN: 260629-O-LV868-6992
    Resolution: 2048x1366
    Size: 1.29 MB
    Location: ALBANY, GEORGIA, US
    Web Views: 20
    Downloads: 3

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    A formal U.S. Marine Corps outdoor ceremony is taking place on a grassy parade ground in front of a brick headquarters building. A Marine officer is speaking at a stone podium flanked by the American flag and what appears to be a unit guidon, while assembled Marines stand in formation. The building in the background bears a partially visible sign reading 'HEADQUARTERS' consistent with a Marine Corps logistics or support command installation.
    Two U.S. Marines in combat utility uniforms are mounted on horses during a formal military ceremony on a parade field. The event appears to take place in front of a headquarters building, partially readable as 'Headquarters Marine Corps Logistics Base.' Numerous other Marines in formation are visible in the background, suggesting an official change of command or ceremonial event.
    A formation of U.S. Marines in MARPAT camouflage uniforms stands at attention on a grass parade field in front of a brick building. Several color guard members are visible holding military flags and guidons, including what appears to be a U.S. Marine Corps flag. The scene depicts a formal military ceremony, likely a change of command, parade, or unit formation event.
    Two U.S. Marine Corps personnel are embracing on a parade field during what appears to be a formal military ceremony, likely a change of command or retirement event. Formations of Marines in MARPAT camouflage uniforms stand at attention or salute in the background. The setting is a well-maintained military installation with a brick building visible behind the assembled troops.
    Three U.S. Marines in woodland MARPAT camouflage uniforms are participating in a formal military ceremony on a parade ground. A red guidon or organizational flag with gold fringe, bearing the U.S. Marine Corps eagle, globe, and anchor emblem, is being passed between personnel. The setting appears to be a change of command or similar official military ceremony at a military installation.
    A military band composed of Marines in camouflage uniforms performs outdoors at what appears to be a Marine Corps Logistics Base event. The musicians are seated in a semicircle with music stands, playing brass instruments including trumpets and a French horn. Red emergency vehicles branded 'Marine Corps Logistics Base' and a red canopy tent are visible in the background.
    A formal U.S. Marine Corps military ceremony is taking place outdoors in front of a brick headquarters building. Marines in woodland MARPAT camouflage uniforms are saluting while a color guard presents the U.S. national flag and the Marine Corps flag. The scene appears to be a parade field ceremony, likely a change of command, retirement, or similar formal military event.

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