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    Gen. Gering participates as a guest speaker for Officer Candidates Course 252 graduation ceremony [Image 12 of 15]

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    A military greeting ceremony is taking place under a covered outdoor structure. A U.S. Marine officer in MARPAT digital camouflage is shaking hands with an elderly civilian wearing a red cap and navy blue polo shirt. Multiple military personnel from different branches and civilians are present in the background.

    MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    08.01.2026

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Elijua Guel 

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    The 38th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Bradford J. Gering, right, shakes hands with a member of the public during an OCS graduation at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Aug. 1, 2026. Gen. Gering attended Officer Candidates Course 252 graduation ceremony to award candidate’s achievements and present as the honorary guest speaker. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elijua Guel)

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    Date Taken: 08.01.2026
    Date Posted: 08.11.2026 15:36
    Photo ID: 9854705
    VIRIN: 260801-M-EG001-1326
    Resolution: 8192x5464
    Size: 11.69 MB
    Location: MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, VIRGINIA, US
    Web Views: 18
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    A formal U.S. Marine Corps military ceremony is taking place under a covered outdoor pavilion. Two Marines are shaking hands in what appears to be a receiving line or award/recognition event, with other uniformed Marines and a civilian in a suit standing nearby. An audience is visible in the background near a red tent structure.
    A formal U.S. Marine Corps military ceremony is taking place under a covered outdoor pavilion. A Marine on the left is shaking hands with a senior officer in a receiving line, while other uniformed Marines and a civilian in a suit stand in formation. An audience of civilians and military personnel is visible in the background near a red tent.
    Gen. Gering participates as a guest speaker for Officer Candidates Course 252 graduation ceremony
    A military ceremony is taking place outdoors, likely at a U.S. Marine Corps installation, where a senior officer is shaking hands with a junior Marine while passing a folded flag or document. Two additional Marines stand at attention in the background, and a seated audience of civilians and military personnel observes the event. The setting and uniforms indicate a formal ceremony such as a promotion, retirement, or change of command.
    A formal military ceremony is taking place outdoors, likely an award or recognition presentation. Two Marines in the foreground are shaking hands while one passes a red document or certificate to the other. Additional uniformed personnel stand at attention in the background, with a seated audience visible under a covered structure.
    A military ceremony is taking place under a covered outdoor pavilion, where a service member is receiving a document and handshake from a senior officer. Four personnel in U.S. Marine Corps MARPAT woodland camouflage uniforms are visible in the foreground, with an audience of civilians seated in the background. The setting appears to be a formal recognition or award ceremony.
    A military ceremony is taking place outdoors under a covered structure, where a service member is shaking hands with a senior officer in a line of uniformed personnel. The setting appears to be a formal recognition or award ceremony, with an audience of civilians and military personnel seated in bleachers in the background. All individuals are wearing U.S. Marine Corps MARPAT woodland camouflage uniforms.
    Gen. Gering participates as a guest speaker for Officer Candidates Course 252 graduation ceremony
    A formal U.S. Marine Corps ceremony is taking place outdoors, where a senior Marine officer is shaking hands with a junior Marine, likely presenting an award or recognition. The recipient is holding what appears to be a certificate or award case. A third Marine, appearing to be female, stands nearby observing the exchange.
    A U.S. Marine Corps officer in camouflage utility uniform is addressing an audience via microphone during what appears to be a formal military ceremony on a parade deck. Behind him, a large formation of Marines in uniform stands at attention, with a red and gold Marine Corps guidon flag prominently displayed. The setting appears to be a military installation with brick buildings and trees visible in the background.
    A formal U.S. Marine Corps parade or pass-in-review ceremony is taking place on a paved parade deck. Marines in woodland MARPAT camouflage uniforms are marching in formation while carrying a red unit guidon. A senior Marine in the foreground renders a salute as the formation passes.
    A military greeting ceremony is taking place under a covered outdoor structure. A U.S. Marine officer in MARPAT digital camouflage is shaking hands with an elderly civilian wearing a red cap and navy blue polo shirt. Multiple military personnel from different branches and civilians are present in the background.
    Four individuals pose for a group photo at what appears to be a U.S. Marine Corps ceremony or event. Two men in civilian business attire stand alongside two individuals in U.S. Marine Corps MARPAT camouflage uniforms. The setting includes red stadium-style seating and Marine Corps flags visible in the background.
    Two U.S. Marines in MARPAT woodland camouflage uniforms are engaged in conversation at what appears to be a military ceremony or event. The Marine facing the camera, identified by his name tape as 'McMinn,' is holding a cylindrical brass or gold-colored object, possibly an artillery shell casing or commemorative item with engraved text. A crowd of military personnel and civilians is visible in the background.
    A person in U.S. Marine Corps MARPAT digital camouflage uniform is holding a brass artillery shell casing with handwritten inscriptions on it. The casing appears to be a commemorative or presentation item signed by multiple personnel from an Artillery Battery. A cardboard tube and black cap are also visible, suggesting the casing was stored or transported in a protective container.

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