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    3d Intelligence Battalion conducts relief and appointment ceremony [Image 5 of 7]

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    A military ceremony taking place indoors, likely a change of command or formal military event. Several personnel in USMC MARPAT camouflage uniforms are present, with one officer appearing to address an audience. A red FMF (Fleet Marine Force) guidon flag is visible in the background.

    JAPAN

    07.22.2026

    Photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton 

    III MEF Information Group     

    U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Benjamin Howe, the commanding officer of 3d Intelligence Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, gives a speech during a relief and appointment ceremony at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, July 23, 2026. The ceremony marked the official transfer of senior enlisted responsibilities from Sgt. Maj. Steven L. Toth to Sgt. Maj. Thomas W. Hayes as the command senior enlisted leader. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

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    Date Taken: 07.22.2026
    Date Posted: 07.23.2026 21:40
    Photo ID: 9828963
    VIRIN: 260723-M-JI447-1034
    Resolution: 5464x8192
    Size: 13.69 MB
    Location: JP
    Web Views: 33
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    A formal military ceremony is taking place inside a large banquet hall or ballroom, with rows of uniformed personnel standing at attention. Multiple military flags and unit guidons are displayed along the back wall near a stage. The setting appears to be an indoor ceremonial event, likely a change of command, activation, or similar formal military function.
    A formal U.S. Marine Corps military ceremony is taking place in a large ballroom or event hall. The foreground prominently displays a red and gold guidon flag reading '3 INTEL BN FMF HQ CO', indicating the 3rd Intelligence Battalion, Fleet Marine Force, Headquarters Company. Multiple flags and personnel in military uniforms are visible in a color guard formation.
    A formal U.S. Marine Corps military ceremony is taking place inside a large ballroom or event hall. Personnel in Marine Corps Combat Utility Uniforms (MCCUU) are standing in formation while a color guard presents multiple flags including the U.S. flag and Marine Corps colors. A small brass ensemble is visible in the background providing musical accompaniment.
    A formal military ceremony taking place in a banquet or conference hall, where two service members in camouflage uniforms are exchanging or presenting an object, likely a ceremonial item such as a non-commissioned officer sword or award. Rows of seated military personnel and civilians observe the proceedings. The setting and attire suggest a U.S. Marine Corps ceremony, possibly a change of command, retirement, or award presentation.
    A military ceremony taking place indoors, likely a change of command or formal military event. Several personnel in USMC MARPAT camouflage uniforms are present, with one officer appearing to address an audience. A red FMF (Fleet Marine Force) guidon flag is visible in the background.
    A military service member in camouflage uniform stands and addresses an audience in what appears to be a conference or briefing room. The shot is taken from behind seated audience members, with the speaker visible in the center-background. A second uniformed individual is seated to the right of the speaker.
    A bald male military personnel wearing USMC MARPAT (Marine Pattern) digital camouflage uniform is speaking or presenting, gesturing with both thumbs up or pointing. A name tape reading 'HAYES' is visible on the uniform. The setting appears to be an indoor briefing room or conference facility.

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