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

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    A formal U.S. Marine Corps military ceremony is taking place inside a ballroom or event hall. Two Marines in the center are exchanging salutes, likely during a change of command or retirement ceremony. Attendees including uniformed Marines and civilians line both sides of the room, with Marine Corps colors visible on the right side.

    OKINAWA, JAPAN

    07.09.2026

    Photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton 

    III MEF Information Group     

    U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jefferey Patterson, a native of New Jersey and the commanding officer of III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, III MEF, renders a salute to Lt. Col. Benjamin Howe, commander of troops and the commanding officer of 3d Intelligence Battalion, III MIG, 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: 9811062
    VIRIN: 260710-M-JI447-1146
    Resolution: 7879x5255
    Size: 10.54 MB
    Location: OKINAWA, JP
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