Marine Corps Lt. Col. Michael F. Smith, the outgoing commanding officer of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, transfers the unit colors to incoming commanding officer Lt. Col. Rogelio Maese during a change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 17, 2021. During his remarks, Col. Erik Garcia, MAG-16 commanding officer, highlighted the squadron’s wide range of skills and diverse capabilities, which allows the squadron to be ready at a moment’s notice.

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