Colonel Estey accepting the Regimental Colors of the 5th Marines from Colonel N. L. Beck during a change of command ceremony at An Hoa. The ceremony took place on February 11, 1970, and was photographed by LCpl Pearson of the 1st MarDiv Vietnam. DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS)

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