On 26 June 2013 at San Mateo, on the Camp Pendleton Marine Base, in a Change of Command ceremony for 3/5 (3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division) Lieutenant Colonel Christeon C. Griffin relinquished command of the battalion to Lieutenant Colonel Robert C. Rice.
Photographs follow the sequence of events, beginning with arrival of guests, a concert by the 1st Marine Division Band, followed by the Change of Command ceremony, and concluding with informal greetings and congratulations among guests and Marines.
A brief history of 3/5 (Darkhorse Battalion) and the sequence of events are included in the album.
The passing of the Battalion's battle colors, delivered by Battalion Sergeant Major Douglas W. Yagel to the outgoing Commanding Officer, and in turn presented to the new Commander, symbolizes the formal transfer of command.
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Great pictures, B.B. Thanks for the education into the 3/5 Marines!!!! - Mike Giuffrida, Wed, 3 Sep 2014 11:54AM
Love your pictures. My son is Sgt. Major Douglas Yagel so nice to see him in pictures. - S. Yagel, Fri, 2 May 2014 6:54PM
What a good time seeing all the Dark Horse Marines, Sailors, and Friends. Great job! - MGySgt Eckhoff, Wed, 10 Jul 2013 2:04PM
Great Day (July 3, 2013 Eve of 4th of July) to look at these great photos and also to wish everyone a Happy Day tomorrow. Good Job BB as always !! - dale & MJ, Wed, 3 Jul 2013 3:00PM
Great photos, Colonel---as usual. I especially liked #109. My old outfit was 1/5. Are they still alive
Fred, see album #47 for 1/5 Change of Command Feb 2010 - Fred E. Nelson, Wed, 3 Jul 2013 2:38PM
