Military and community leaders with 1st Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force (FWD), the British Royal Air Force and Royal Army, and the Afghan National Security Forces, listen to speeches given during a ceremony at the cultural center aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Feb. 24, 2013. The ceremony was held to commemorate the transfer of authority from 1st MEF (FWD) to 2nd MEF (FWD) in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. ( Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Tammy K. Hineline/Released) 1st Marine Expeditionary Force (FWD) departure ceremony 120225-M-RF397-184

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