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    Advanced Infantry Training Battalion Change of Command Ceremony [Image 3 of 8]

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    A U.S. Marine Corps change of command ceremony is taking place indoors, likely in an auditorium or conference facility. The central action shows the transfer of a unit guidon (red flag with gold fringe) between Marines, a traditional symbol of passing command authority. A third Marine is rendering a salute in the background left, consistent with formal military ceremony protocol.

    CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    07.17.2026

    Photo by Cpl. Zachary Candiani 

    Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools

    U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Thomas Schueman, the outgoing commanding officer of Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry - East, and a native of Illinois, passes the unit colors to Lt. Col. James McMenamin, the incoming commanding officer of AITB, SOI-E, and a native of North Carolina during a change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 17, 2026. The ceremony represented the transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability from Schueman to McMenamin. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Zachary Candiani)

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    Date Taken: 07.17.2026
    Date Posted: 07.23.2026 16:51
    Photo ID: 9816895
    VIRIN: 260717-M-IJ821-1190
    Resolution: 6106x4071
    Size: 9.26 MB
    Location: CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, US
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    A formal United States Marine Corps (USMC) military ceremony is taking place indoors in what appears to be an auditorium or assembly hall. A formation of Marines in camouflage uniforms is rendering a salute to a senior officer standing opposite them, with red USMC guidon flags visible in the formation. Civilian guests and family members are seated in chairs along the right side of the room observing the ceremony.
    A U.S. Marine Corps change of command ceremony is taking place in an indoor auditorium or assembly hall. Three Marines in MARPAT camouflage uniforms are at the center of the ceremony, with one passing a red unit guidon/colors to another, signifying the transfer of command authority. Seated observers including both military personnel and civilians are watching the formal proceedings.
    A U.S. Marine Corps change of command ceremony is taking place indoors, likely in an auditorium or conference facility. The central action shows the transfer of a unit guidon (red flag with gold fringe) between Marines, a traditional symbol of passing command authority. A third Marine is rendering a salute in the background left, consistent with formal military ceremony protocol.
    A formal U.S. Marine Corps ceremony is taking place inside an indoor venue, likely a command or unit ceremony such as a change of command or activation/deactivation. Marines in MARPAT woodland camouflage uniforms are standing in formation, with several holding guidons and flags. A prominent red and gold Marine Corps flag is visible in motion in the foreground.
    A formal military ceremony is taking place inside an indoor auditorium or assembly hall. A formation of uniformed military personnel stands at attention on the left side while a single officer addresses the group from the center of the floor. Civilian guests and additional military personnel are seated in rows of chairs along the right side of the room.
    A U.S. Marine Corps military ceremony is taking place in an indoor auditorium or assembly hall. A Marine in camouflage utilities stands at center addressing a formation of fellow Marines on the left, while an audience of military personnel and civilians is seated on the right. A unit guidon (flag on a staff) is visible among the formation, suggesting this may be a change of command or similar formal ceremony.
    A formal U.S. Marine Corps military ceremony, likely a change of command or unit activation, taking place indoors in what appears to be a ceremonial hall. Multiple Marines in woodland MARPAT camouflage uniforms are standing in formation while one senior Marine addresses the assembled audience. Civilians and uniformed personnel are seated in rows of chairs observing the proceedings.
    A U.S. Marine Corps military ceremony is taking place in an indoor auditorium or assembly hall, likely a change of command or award ceremony for AITB (Advanced Infantry Training Battalion). One Marine in the foreground appears to be addressing an audience of seated personnel and civilians, while a formation of Marines stands at ease in the background. American and Marine Corps flags are displayed alongside a unit insignia projected on a screen.

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