Marine Corps Col. Christopher Patton, commanding officer, Marine Aircraft Group 24, speaks during the Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463 Change of Command aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Dec. 1, 2017. Lt. Col. Eric D. Purcell relinquished commandl of the squadron to Lt. Col. Kevin G. Hunter during the ceremony.

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