On 5 June 2015 at Camp Horno, on the Camp Pendleton Marine Base, in a Change of Command ceremony for 1/1 (1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division) Lieutenant Colonel Lance A. Jackola relinquished command of the battalion to Lieutenant Colonel Steven M. Sutey.
On the LZ (Landing Zone) above Camp Horno the Photographs begin with arrival of guests, Marines of the battalion waiting on roadside for orders to take their position on the parade deck, and a concert by the 1st Marine Division Band prior to the beginning of the ceremony.
Photographs follow the sequence of events in image # 20, beginning with formation of the battalion staff and the Invocation by the Battalion Chaplain.
The passing of the Battalion's battle colors, delivered by Battalion Sergeant Major C. T. Nguyen (now Regimental SgtMajor, 5th Marines) to the outgoing Commanding Officer, and in turn presented to the new Commander, symbolizes the formal transfer of command.
Immediately following the passing of colors, Lieutenant Colonel Jackola was ordered front & center where the was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal.
After image 102, Marines and guests greet and offer congratulations prior to leaving for the reception.
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Videos shot by my son, Dirk, offer movement and sound for the "Sound Off" march & counter march, the "Pass In Review," and the closing of the program with the traditional playing of "Waltzing Matilda", "Anchors Away" and "The Marine Hymn." Click the "full screen" option at lower right of each video for best view.
