Sir William Patey, British ambassador to Afghanistan, addresses the crowd during a transfer of authority ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 12, 2012. Marine Maj. Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) (Forward) (Fwd) assumed command of Regional Command (Southwest) from Marine Maj. Gen. John A. Toolan, commanding general of II MEF (Fwd). ( Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andrea M. Olguin/ Released) Transfer of authority ceremony 120312-M-NY639-018

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