Lieutenant Colonel C. R. Figard, from Oceanside, California, replaces outgoing Commanding Officer Colonel T. J. Johnston Jr. during a change of command ceremony for Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division. Prior to the ceremony, the adjutant salutes the colors before taking them from the Color Guard. This event took place on March 15, 1967. (Source: Department of Defense)

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