1/5 MARINES CHANGE OF COMMAND - 2010
On 19 February 2010 at Camp Christianitos, on the Camp Pendleton Marine Base, in a Change of Command ceremony for 1/5 (1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division) Lieutenant Colonel William F. McCollough relinquished command of the battalion to Lieutenant Colonel Thomas B. Savage.
The battalion returned in December of 2009 from deployment to Nawa, Afghanistan where they were in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM.
Photographs begin with arrival of guests, Marines of the battalion waiting nearby for Adjutant's Call 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 #16, beginning with formation of the battalion staff and the Invocation by the Battalion Chaplain, Chaplain Ronald O'Dell.
The passing of the Battalion's battle colors, delivered by Battalion Sergeant Major William T. Sowers to the outgoing Commanding Officer, and in turn presented to the new Commander, symbolizes the formal transfer of command.
After image #131, Marines and guests visit and offer congratulations prior to leaving for the reception.
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Date(s): 19 February 2010. Album by BB Yarborough. Photos by ©2010 B.B. Yarborough. 1 - 151 of 151 Total. 5588 Visits. |
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