U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Charles S. Goard, company first sergeant with Headquarters and Support Company, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations West, receives the unit colors from Cpl. Noah B. Martinez, a combat videographer with MCIWEST, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 23, 2026. During the ceremony, Maj. Karl Y. Chen, outgoing commanding officer of H&S Co. relinquished command of H&S Co. to Maj. Kevin E Stephensen, incoming commanding officer of H&S Co. The ceremony signified the transfer of accountability, responsibility and authority to new leadership and the continuity of command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand)
| Date Taken: | 07.23.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.28.2026 16:22 |
| Photo ID: | 9836060 |
| VIRIN: | 260723-M-GY986-1039 |
| Resolution: | 6247x4998 |
| Size: | 8.88 MB |
| Location: | CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, US |
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