Marine Corps SgtMaj. Brian R. Drechsler, battalion sergeant major, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, carries the unit’s guidon during a change of command ceremony at the community center, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, on May 25, 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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