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    A Legacy of "Kizuna" and Readiness: MEDDAC-Japan Welcomes New Commander [Image 1 of 3]

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    A military change of command or activation ceremony is taking place indoors, with soldiers in U.S. Army OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms handling a guidon or unit colors. Two primary participants are passing or unfurling a maroon/burgundy flag with gold fringe, while a senior officer observes in the background. Multiple national and state flags are displayed on staffs behind the participants.

    JAPAN

    07.07.2026

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    U.S.Army Medical Department Activity-Japan (MEDDAC-J)

    U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Andrew Landers, commanding general of Medical Readiness Command, Pacific (MRC, P), passes the colors to Col. Michele Kehrle, incoming commander of U.S. Army Medical Department Activity-Japan (MEDDAC-J), transferring the authority and responsibility of command during a ceremony on July 8 at Camp Zama. The passing of the colors represents not only the heritage and history of the unit, but also the unity and loyalty of its Soldiers.

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    Date Taken: 07.07.2026
    Date Posted: 07.14.2026 00:42
    Photo ID: 9808996
    VIRIN: 260707-O-A0392-5946
    Resolution: 2100x1401
    Size: 927.32 KB
    Location: JP
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    A military change of command or activation ceremony is taking place indoors, with soldiers in U.S. Army OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms handling a guidon or unit colors. Two primary participants are passing or unfurling a maroon/burgundy flag with gold fringe, while a senior officer observes in the background. Multiple national and state flags are displayed on staffs behind the participants.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are participating in a military change of command or activation ceremony, passing a guidon (unit flag) between them. The ceremony is taking place indoors in a formal setting with numerous state and military flags displayed in the background. This type of guidon-passing ritual is a traditional military ceremony symbolizing the transfer of command authority.
    A U.S. Army Brigadier General named Landers is speaking at a podium during an official military ceremony. He is wearing the Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform with a single star rank insignia visible on both his cap and chest. Multiple state and military flags are displayed in the background.

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