U.S. Navy Capt. Douglas Pittner, the oncoming commander of 2nd Medical Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, gives a speech during a change of command and retirement ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 2, 2026. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition which formally signifies the transfer of command from Capt. Alessa Toler to Pittner, and entails the total accountability, authority and responsibility from one individual to another. Pittner is a native of Ohio. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette)
| Date Taken: | 07.02.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.02.2026 14:55 |
| Photo ID: | 9789043 |
| VIRIN: | 260702-M-BU905-1435 |
| Resolution: | 4409x2939 |
| Size: | 3.22 MB |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
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