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    III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group holds change of command ceremony [Image 5 of 11]

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    A military color guard ceremony is taking place indoors in what appears to be a large hall or ballroom. Personnel in camouflage uniforms are standing in formation holding rifles and a large array of flags, including the United States flag and what appear to be Marine Corps and unit colors. The depth-of-field photography emphasizes the line of flag bearers extending into the background.

    OKINAWA, JAPAN

    07.09.2026

    Photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton 

    III MEF Information Group     

    U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group color guard stand at parade rest during a change of command ceremony at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, July 10, 2026. The ceremony marked the official transfer of command from Col. Joshua Mayoral, the outgoing commanding officer of III MIG, to Col. Jeffrey Patterson, the incoming commanding officer of III MIG. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

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    Date Taken: 07.09.2026
    Date Posted: 07.15.2026 21:15
    Photo ID: 9811056
    VIRIN: 260710-M-JI447-1062
    Resolution: 8110x5366
    Size: 10.35 MB
    Location: OKINAWA, JP
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