Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Jose A. Rios Jr., company first sergeant, faces Maj. Robert Arellano, outgoing commander, and Capt. Andrew J. Lorelli, incoming commander, Alpha Company, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, during a change of command ceremony at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, on March 10, 2022. Change of command ceremonies allows individuals to witness the official passing of authority change between officers. During the ceremony, the outgoing commander passes the unit’s guidon to the incoming commander, symbolizing the transfer of authority, res


Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Jose A. Rios Jr., company first sergeant, faces Maj. Robert Arellano, outgoing commander, and Capt. Andrew J. Lorelli, incoming commander, Alpha Company, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, during a change of command ceremony at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, on March 10, 2022. Change of command ceremonies allows individuals to witness the official passing of authority change between officers. During the ceremony, the outgoing commander passes the unit’s guidon to the incoming commander, symbolizing the transfer of authority, responsibility, and total commitment to all Marines and Sailors.


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