Change of command ceremonies in October 1969, during the Vietnam War. Assistant Secretary of the Navy John Warner, Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird, and Dr. Norman Vincent Peale are present. Colonel N. Canzona passes the colors to Colonel W. P. Patton. Photographed by Sgt J. K. Mullins. Defense Department photo (Marine Corps).

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