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Lieutenant Col. Larry E. Huggins, Jr., passes the battle colors to Lt. Col. Benjamin J. Pappas as Sgt. Maj. Tracy Linch looks on, during a change of command ceremony in the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command's auditorium, June 28. Huggins relinquished command of 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion to Pappas during the ceremony. 2nd MSOB Receives New Commander 130628-M-AM802-031 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-lieutenant-col-larry-e-huggins-jr-passes-the-battle-colors-to-lt-col-129723663.htmlRMHF1BRY–Lieutenant Col. Larry E. Huggins, Jr., passes the battle colors to Lt. Col. Benjamin J. Pappas as Sgt. Maj. Tracy Linch looks on, during a change of command ceremony in the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command's auditorium, June 28. Huggins relinquished command of 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion to Pappas during the ceremony. 2nd MSOB Receives New Commander 130628-M-AM802-031
Lt. Col. Bradley Ledbetter, commanding officer, 1st Marine Support Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, awaits the change of command ceremony end on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 15, 2018. Lt. Col. Richard Martin, previous commanding officer, 1st MRSB, MARSOC, passed the guidon to Ledbetter as a symbol of passing one’s authority to the other. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lt-col-bradley-ledbetter-commanding-officer-1st-marine-support-raider-battalion-us-marine-corps-forces-special-operations-command-awaits-the-change-of-command-ceremony-end-on-marine-corps-base-camp-pendleton-california-june-15-2018-lt-col-richard-martin-previous-commanding-officer-1st-mrsb-marsoc-passed-the-guidon-to-ledbetter-as-a-symbol-of-passing-ones-authority-to-the-other-image216931578.htmlRMPGX2CA–Lt. Col. Bradley Ledbetter, commanding officer, 1st Marine Support Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, awaits the change of command ceremony end on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 15, 2018. Lt. Col. Richard Martin, previous commanding officer, 1st MRSB, MARSOC, passed the guidon to Ledbetter as a symbol of passing one’s authority to the other.
Lieutenant Col. Eric D. Cloutier relinquishes command of 3d Marine Special Operations Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, to Lt. Col. Adam S. Conway during a change of command ceremony at Stone Bay aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 25. 'It has been my extreme honor and privilege to serve alongside some of the finest men and women in the nation,' said Cloutier. 'I wish the best of luck to Lt. Col. Conway and look forward to reading about the great things the battalion will continue doing in the future.' 3d MSOB welcomes new commanding officer 140626- Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-lieutenant-col-eric-d-cloutier-relinquishes-command-of-3d-marine-special-129743470.htmlRMHF293A–Lieutenant Col. Eric D. Cloutier relinquishes command of 3d Marine Special Operations Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, to Lt. Col. Adam S. Conway during a change of command ceremony at Stone Bay aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 25. 'It has been my extreme honor and privilege to serve alongside some of the finest men and women in the nation,' said Cloutier. 'I wish the best of luck to Lt. Col. Conway and look forward to reading about the great things the battalion will continue doing in the future.' 3d MSOB welcomes new commanding officer 140626-
Lt. Col. Robert Plevell speaks during the MSOCSB Change of Command ceremony, June 27, 2013. Marines and family members gathered at MARSOC Headquarters to hear Plevell say his goodbyes and welcome Lt. Col. Brian Rideout as the new commanding officer. MSOCSB Conducts Change-of-Command Ceremony 130627-M-EV518-182 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-lt-col-robert-plevell-speaks-during-the-msocsb-change-of-command-ceremony-129709359.htmlRMHF0NH3–Lt. Col. Robert Plevell speaks during the MSOCSB Change of Command ceremony, June 27, 2013. Marines and family members gathered at MARSOC Headquarters to hear Plevell say his goodbyes and welcome Lt. Col. Brian Rideout as the new commanding officer. MSOCSB Conducts Change-of-Command Ceremony 130627-M-EV518-182
Marines with the 1st Marine Division Band perform for the 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, change of command ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 1. Lt. Col. Michael A. Brooks, the commanding officer of 1st MSOB relinquished command to Lt. Col. John J. Lynch in front of the MARSOC Headquarters building March 1. 1st MSOB changes command 130301-M-PF875-001 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-marines-with-the-1st-marine-division-band-perform-for-the-1st-marine-129719386.htmlRMHF16B6–Marines with the 1st Marine Division Band perform for the 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, change of command ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 1. Lt. Col. Michael A. Brooks, the commanding officer of 1st MSOB relinquished command to Lt. Col. John J. Lynch in front of the MARSOC Headquarters building March 1. 1st MSOB changes command 130301-M-PF875-001
Lt. Col. William L. Lombardo assumes command of 2d Marine Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, from Lt. Col. Craig A. Wolfenbarger during a change of command ceremony aboard Courthouse Bay, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 20, 2017. The exchange of the organizational colors symbolizes Wolfenbarger relinquishing his responsibilities as commanding officer of the battalion to Lombardo. Lombardo assumes command after serving with MARSOC Headquarters, G-7 Training and Education Branch. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Salvador R. Moreno) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-lt-col-william-l-lombardo-assumes-command-of-2d-marine-raider-battalion-138970720.htmlRMJ22JG0–Lt. Col. William L. Lombardo assumes command of 2d Marine Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, from Lt. Col. Craig A. Wolfenbarger during a change of command ceremony aboard Courthouse Bay, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 20, 2017. The exchange of the organizational colors symbolizes Wolfenbarger relinquishing his responsibilities as commanding officer of the battalion to Lombardo. Lombardo assumes command after serving with MARSOC Headquarters, G-7 Training and Education Branch. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Salvador R. Moreno)
Lt. Col. Bradley Ledbetter, commanding officer, 1st Marine Support Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, left, receives the guidon from Lt. Col. Richard Martin, previous commanding officer, 1st MRSB, MARSOC, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 15, 2018. The passing of the unit guidon symbolized the transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability of the command and it’s Marines. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lt-col-bradley-ledbetter-commanding-officer-1st-marine-support-raider-battalion-us-marine-corps-forces-special-operations-command-left-receives-the-guidon-from-lt-col-richard-martin-previous-commanding-officer-1st-mrsb-marsoc-during-a-change-of-command-ceremony-at-marine-corps-base-camp-pendleton-california-june-15-2018-the-passing-of-the-unit-guidon-symbolized-the-transfer-of-responsibility-authority-and-accountability-of-the-command-and-its-marines-image216931577.htmlRMPGX2C9–Lt. Col. Bradley Ledbetter, commanding officer, 1st Marine Support Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, left, receives the guidon from Lt. Col. Richard Martin, previous commanding officer, 1st MRSB, MARSOC, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 15, 2018. The passing of the unit guidon symbolized the transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability of the command and it’s Marines.
Lt. Col. William L. Lombardo assumes command of 2d Marine Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, from Lt. Col. Craig A. Wolfenbarger during a change of command ceremony aboard Courthouse Bay, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 20, 2017. The exchange of the organizational colors symbolizes Wolfenbarger relinquishing his responsibilities as commanding officer of the battalion to Lombardo. Lombardo assumes command after serving with MARSOC Headquarters, G-7 Training and Education Branch. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Salvador R. Moreno) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-lt-col-william-l-lombardo-assumes-command-of-2d-marine-raider-battalion-138971651.htmlRMJ22KN7–Lt. Col. William L. Lombardo assumes command of 2d Marine Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, from Lt. Col. Craig A. Wolfenbarger during a change of command ceremony aboard Courthouse Bay, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 20, 2017. The exchange of the organizational colors symbolizes Wolfenbarger relinquishing his responsibilities as commanding officer of the battalion to Lombardo. Lombardo assumes command after serving with MARSOC Headquarters, G-7 Training and Education Branch. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Salvador R. Moreno)
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Brian T. Rideout, Commanding Officer, 3d Marine Special Operations Support Battalion (3d MSOSB) along with 1st Sgt. James L. Robertson 1st Sgt. 3d MSOSB, uncase the unit colors during the redesignation ceremony where Marine Special Operations Combat Support Battalion redesignates to 3d MSOSB aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 22, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Scott A. Achtemeier) MARSOC Special Operations Support Battalions re-designated, orient with Special Operation Battalions 140522-M-ZG301-033 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-us-marine-corps-lt-col-brian-t-rideout-commanding-officer-3d-marine-129741396.htmlRMHF26D8–U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Brian T. Rideout, Commanding Officer, 3d Marine Special Operations Support Battalion (3d MSOSB) along with 1st Sgt. James L. Robertson 1st Sgt. 3d MSOSB, uncase the unit colors during the redesignation ceremony where Marine Special Operations Combat Support Battalion redesignates to 3d MSOSB aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 22, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Scott A. Achtemeier) MARSOC Special Operations Support Battalions re-designated, orient with Special Operation Battalions 140522-M-ZG301-033
A critical skills operator with 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, is awarded the Bronze Star Medal with 'V' by Maj. Gen. Paul E. Lefebvre, MARSOC commander, as Lt. Col. Michael A. Brooks, 1st MSOB commander, Sgt. Maj. Garritt E. Duncan, 1st MSOB sergeant major, and Master Chief Tavita F. Saelua, MARSOC command master chief, look on at an awards ceremony at 1st MSOB headquarters aboard Camp Pendleton Nov. 10. Ten 1st MSOB Marines received Bronze Star Medals and two received Silver Star Medals on the 236th Marine Corps birthday for th Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-critical-skills-operator-with-1st-marine-special-operations-battalion-129707859.htmlRMHF0KKF–A critical skills operator with 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, is awarded the Bronze Star Medal with 'V' by Maj. Gen. Paul E. Lefebvre, MARSOC commander, as Lt. Col. Michael A. Brooks, 1st MSOB commander, Sgt. Maj. Garritt E. Duncan, 1st MSOB sergeant major, and Master Chief Tavita F. Saelua, MARSOC command master chief, look on at an awards ceremony at 1st MSOB headquarters aboard Camp Pendleton Nov. 10. Ten 1st MSOB Marines received Bronze Star Medals and two received Silver Star Medals on the 236th Marine Corps birthday for th
Lieutenant Col. Eric D. Cloutier, the outgoing 3d Marine Special Operations Battalion commanding officer, speaks to the Marines, sailors and special guests in attendance during a change of command ceremony at Stone Bay aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 25. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Eric D. Cloutier relinquished command of 3d MSOB to Lt. Col. Adam S. Conway. 'It has been my extreme honor and privilege to serve alongside some of the finest men and women in the nation,' said Cloutier. 'I wish the best of luck to (Conway) and look forward to reading about the great things the b Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-lieutenant-col-eric-d-cloutier-the-outgoing-3d-marine-special-operations-129743476.htmlRMHF293G–Lieutenant Col. Eric D. Cloutier, the outgoing 3d Marine Special Operations Battalion commanding officer, speaks to the Marines, sailors and special guests in attendance during a change of command ceremony at Stone Bay aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 25. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Eric D. Cloutier relinquished command of 3d MSOB to Lt. Col. Adam S. Conway. 'It has been my extreme honor and privilege to serve alongside some of the finest men and women in the nation,' said Cloutier. 'I wish the best of luck to (Conway) and look forward to reading about the great things the b
Sgt. Eric J. Hodge paints a smiley face on Cpl. Rudy Garcia's face while Lt. Col. Lewis Vogler's 5-year-old son watches during the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command Easter Egg Hunt at the Goettge Field House here, on April 4. The Easter Egg Hunt took place as a way to provide the Marines, sailors and civilians of MARSOC with the opportunity to have fun during the holiday. The event featured multiple egg hunt races for children with ages ranging from 12 and under, as well as face painting, a petting zoo and an inflatable moonbeam bounce. Easter at Camp Lejeune DVIDS163741 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-sgt-eric-j-hodge-paints-a-smiley-face-on-cpl-rudy-garcias-face-while-129755077.htmlRMHF2RWW–Sgt. Eric J. Hodge paints a smiley face on Cpl. Rudy Garcia's face while Lt. Col. Lewis Vogler's 5-year-old son watches during the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command Easter Egg Hunt at the Goettge Field House here, on April 4. The Easter Egg Hunt took place as a way to provide the Marines, sailors and civilians of MARSOC with the opportunity to have fun during the holiday. The event featured multiple egg hunt races for children with ages ranging from 12 and under, as well as face painting, a petting zoo and an inflatable moonbeam bounce. Easter at Camp Lejeune DVIDS163741
Lt. Col. Michael A. Brooks, Jr., the commanding officer of 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, relinquishes his command to Lt. Col. John J. Lynch during a change of command ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 1. 1st MSOB changes command 130301-M-PF875-003 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-lt-col-michael-a-brooks-jr-the-commanding-officer-of-1st-marine-special-129719391.htmlRMHF16BB–Lt. Col. Michael A. Brooks, Jr., the commanding officer of 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, relinquishes his command to Lt. Col. John J. Lynch during a change of command ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 1. 1st MSOB changes command 130301-M-PF875-003
U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Support Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, pray during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 15, 2018. The ceremony formally marked the transfer of authority and responsibility of Lt. Col. Richard Martin, outgoing commanding officer, 1st MRSB, MARSOC, to Lt. Col. Bradley Ledbetter, commanding officer, 1st MRSB, MARSOC. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marines-with-1st-marine-support-raider-battalion-us-marine-corps-forces-special-operations-command-pray-during-a-change-of-command-ceremony-at-marine-corps-base-camp-pendleton-california-june-15-2018-the-ceremony-formally-marked-the-transfer-of-authority-and-responsibility-of-lt-col-richard-martin-outgoing-commanding-officer-1st-mrsb-marsoc-to-lt-col-bradley-ledbetter-commanding-officer-1st-mrsb-marsoc-image216931574.htmlRMPGX2C6–U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Support Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, pray during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 15, 2018. The ceremony formally marked the transfer of authority and responsibility of Lt. Col. Richard Martin, outgoing commanding officer, 1st MRSB, MARSOC, to Lt. Col. Bradley Ledbetter, commanding officer, 1st MRSB, MARSOC.
The 1st Marine Division Band performs for the 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, change of command ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 1. Lt. Col. John J. Lynch, the commanding officer of 1st MSOB, took command of the battalion from Lt. Col. Michael A. Brooks during the ceremony. 1st MSOB changes command 130301-M-PF875-002 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-1st-marine-division-band-performs-for-the-1st-marine-special-operations-129719388.htmlRMHF16B8–The 1st Marine Division Band performs for the 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, change of command ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 1. Lt. Col. John J. Lynch, the commanding officer of 1st MSOB, took command of the battalion from Lt. Col. Michael A. Brooks during the ceremony. 1st MSOB changes command 130301-M-PF875-002
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Richard Martin, left, outgoing commanding officer, 1st Marine Support Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, receives the unit guidon from Sgt. Maj. Ryan Marzzarell, sergeant major, 1st MRSB, MARSOC, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 15, 2018. The ceremony ensured that the unit and its Marines are never without leadership and also demonstrated an allegiance of Marines to their unit’s commander. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marine-lt-col-richard-martin-left-outgoing-commanding-officer-1st-marine-support-raider-battalion-us-marine-corps-forces-special-operations-command-receives-the-unit-guidon-from-sgt-maj-ryan-marzzarell-sergeant-major-1st-mrsb-marsoc-during-a-change-of-command-ceremony-at-marine-corps-base-camp-pendleton-california-june-15-2018-the-ceremony-ensured-that-the-unit-and-its-marines-are-never-without-leadership-and-also-demonstrated-an-allegiance-of-marines-to-their-units-commander-image216931575.htmlRMPGX2C7–U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Richard Martin, left, outgoing commanding officer, 1st Marine Support Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, receives the unit guidon from Sgt. Maj. Ryan Marzzarell, sergeant major, 1st MRSB, MARSOC, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 15, 2018. The ceremony ensured that the unit and its Marines are never without leadership and also demonstrated an allegiance of Marines to their unit’s commander.
Lt. Col. Michael A. Brooks, the commanding officer of 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, embraces Sgt. Maj. Garritt E. Duncan, during a change of command ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 1. Brooks relinquished his command to Lt. Col. John J. Lynch during the ceremony. 1st MSOB changes command 130301-M-PF875-007 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-lt-col-michael-a-brooks-the-commanding-officer-of-1st-marine-special-129719392.htmlRMHF16BC–Lt. Col. Michael A. Brooks, the commanding officer of 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, embraces Sgt. Maj. Garritt E. Duncan, during a change of command ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 1. Brooks relinquished his command to Lt. Col. John J. Lynch during the ceremony. 1st MSOB changes command 130301-M-PF875-007
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Stephanie L. Walker, commanding officer, 2d Marine Special Operations Support Battalion (2d MSOSB) along with Sgt. Maj. Darby J. Noonan Sgt Maj. 2d MSOSB, case the unit colors before uncasing the new unit colors during the re-designation ceremony where Marine Special Operations Logistics Battalion was re-designated as 2d MSOSB aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 16, 2014. The mission of 2d MSOSB is to provide logistics and Combat Service Support (CSS), and to train, equip, organize and provide CSS capabilities to 2d Marine Special Operations Battalion deploying worldwide Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-us-marine-corps-lt-col-stephanie-l-walker-commanding-officer-2d-marine-129740873.htmlRMHF25PH–U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Stephanie L. Walker, commanding officer, 2d Marine Special Operations Support Battalion (2d MSOSB) along with Sgt. Maj. Darby J. Noonan Sgt Maj. 2d MSOSB, case the unit colors before uncasing the new unit colors during the re-designation ceremony where Marine Special Operations Logistics Battalion was re-designated as 2d MSOSB aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 16, 2014. The mission of 2d MSOSB is to provide logistics and Combat Service Support (CSS), and to train, equip, organize and provide CSS capabilities to 2d Marine Special Operations Battalion deploying worldwide
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Richard Martin, outgoing commanding officer, 1st Marine Support Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, salutes during the National Anthem during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 15, 2018. A change of command ceremony is an honored tradition during which one commander relinquishes command to another. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marine-lt-col-richard-martin-outgoing-commanding-officer-1st-marine-support-raider-battalion-us-marine-corps-forces-special-operations-command-salutes-during-the-national-anthem-during-a-change-of-command-ceremony-at-marine-corps-base-camp-pendleton-california-june-15-2018-a-change-of-command-ceremony-is-an-honored-tradition-during-which-one-commander-relinquishes-command-to-another-image216931576.htmlRMPGX2C8–U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Richard Martin, outgoing commanding officer, 1st Marine Support Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, salutes during the National Anthem during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 15, 2018. A change of command ceremony is an honored tradition during which one commander relinquishes command to another.
Colonel Andrew Milburn, commanding officer, Marine Special Operations Regiment, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, speaks during the 3d Marine Special Operations Battalion change of command ceremony at Stone Bay aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 25. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Eric D. Cloutier relinquished command of 3d MSOB to Lt. Col. Adam S. Conway. 'I can't choose my battalion commanders, but I'm overjoyed with the choice they (command slating board) have made in choosing (Conway),' said Milburn. 3d MSOB welcomes new commanding officer 100625-M-LS286-100 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-colonel-andrew-milburn-commanding-officer-marine-special-operations-129743471.htmlRMHF293B–Colonel Andrew Milburn, commanding officer, Marine Special Operations Regiment, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, speaks during the 3d Marine Special Operations Battalion change of command ceremony at Stone Bay aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 25. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Eric D. Cloutier relinquished command of 3d MSOB to Lt. Col. Adam S. Conway. 'I can't choose my battalion commanders, but I'm overjoyed with the choice they (command slating board) have made in choosing (Conway),' said Milburn. 3d MSOB welcomes new commanding officer 100625-M-LS286-100
Lt. Col. Bradley Ledbetter, commanding officer, 1st Marine Support Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, awaits the change of command ceremony end on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 15, 2018. Lt. Col. Richard Martin, previous commanding officer, 1st MRSB, MARSOC, passed the guidon to Ledbetter as a symbol of passing one’s authority to the other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lt-col-bradley-ledbetter-commanding-officer-1st-marine-support-raider-battalion-us-marine-corps-forces-special-operations-command-awaits-the-change-of-command-ceremony-end-on-marine-corps-base-camp-pendleton-california-june-15-2018-lt-col-richard-martin-previous-commanding-officer-1st-mrsb-marsoc-passed-the-guidon-to-ledbetter-as-a-symbol-of-passing-ones-authority-to-the-other-us-marine-corps-photo-by-lance-cpl-betzabeth-y-galvan-image208480760.htmlRMP3539C–Lt. Col. Bradley Ledbetter, commanding officer, 1st Marine Support Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, awaits the change of command ceremony end on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 15, 2018. Lt. Col. Richard Martin, previous commanding officer, 1st MRSB, MARSOC, passed the guidon to Ledbetter as a symbol of passing one’s authority to the other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan)
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Bradley Ledbetter, commanding officer, 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion (1st MRSB), Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC), gives a speech during 1st MRSB’s relief and appointment ceremony at the battalion’s compound at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 14, 2018. The passing of the sword signified the transfer of leadership and responsibility from one sergeant major to another. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marine-corps-lt-col-bradley-ledbetter-commanding-officer-1st-marine-raider-support-battalion-1st-mrsb-marine-corps-forces-special-operations-command-marsoc-gives-a-speech-during-1st-mrsbs-relief-and-appointment-ceremony-at-the-battalions-compound-at-marine-corps-base-camp-pendleton-california-aug-14-2018-the-passing-of-the-sword-signified-the-transfer-of-leadership-and-responsibility-from-one-sergeant-major-to-another-image220290103.htmlRMPPB27K–U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Bradley Ledbetter, commanding officer, 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion (1st MRSB), Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC), gives a speech during 1st MRSB’s relief and appointment ceremony at the battalion’s compound at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 14, 2018. The passing of the sword signified the transfer of leadership and responsibility from one sergeant major to another.
U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Support Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, pray during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 15, 2018. The ceremony formally marked the transfer of authority and responsibility of Lt. Col. Richard Martin, outgoing commanding officer, 1st MRSB, MARSOC, to Lt. Col. Bradley Ledbetter, commanding officer, 1st MRSB, MARSOC. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marines-with-1st-marine-support-raider-battalion-us-marine-corps-forces-special-operations-command-pray-during-a-change-of-command-ceremony-at-marine-corps-base-camp-pendleton-california-june-15-2018-the-ceremony-formally-marked-the-transfer-of-authority-and-responsibility-of-lt-col-richard-martin-outgoing-commanding-officer-1st-mrsb-marsoc-to-lt-col-bradley-ledbetter-commanding-officer-1st-mrsb-marsoc-us-marine-corps-photo-by-lance-cpl-betzabeth-y-galvan-image208480730.htmlRMP3538A–U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Support Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, pray during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 15, 2018. The ceremony formally marked the transfer of authority and responsibility of Lt. Col. Richard Martin, outgoing commanding officer, 1st MRSB, MARSOC, to Lt. Col. Bradley Ledbetter, commanding officer, 1st MRSB, MARSOC. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan)
Lt. Col. Richard M. Martin, commanding officer of 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, applauds MARSOC SOF multipurpose canine Nero and his handler for outstanding teamwork, during Nero’s retirement ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 21, 2018. Nero received a Certificate of Appreciation and the U.S. Military Working Dog Service Award after five years of service including two combat deployments. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lt-col-richard-m-martin-commanding-officer-of-1st-marine-raider-support-battalion-us-marine-corps-forces-special-operations-command-applauds-marsoc-sof-multipurpose-canine-nero-and-his-handler-for-outstanding-teamwork-during-neros-retirement-ceremony-aboard-marine-corps-base-camp-pendleton-calif-may-21-2018-nero-received-a-certificate-of-appreciation-and-the-us-military-working-dog-service-award-after-five-years-of-service-including-two-combat-deployments-image216276818.htmlRMPFT782–Lt. Col. Richard M. Martin, commanding officer of 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, applauds MARSOC SOF multipurpose canine Nero and his handler for outstanding teamwork, during Nero’s retirement ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 21, 2018. Nero received a Certificate of Appreciation and the U.S. Military Working Dog Service Award after five years of service including two combat deployments.
Lt. Col. Bradley Ledbetter, commanding officer, 1st Marine Support Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, left, receives the guidon from Lt. Col. Richard Martin, previous commanding officer, 1st MRSB, MARSOC, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 15, 2018. The passing of the unit guidon symbolized the transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability of the command and it’s Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lt-col-bradley-ledbetter-commanding-officer-1st-marine-support-raider-battalion-us-marine-corps-forces-special-operations-command-left-receives-the-guidon-from-lt-col-richard-martin-previous-commanding-officer-1st-mrsb-marsoc-during-a-change-of-command-ceremony-at-marine-corps-base-camp-pendleton-california-june-15-2018-the-passing-of-the-unit-guidon-symbolized-the-transfer-of-responsibility-authority-and-accountability-of-the-command-and-its-marines-us-marine-corps-photo-by-lance-cpl-betzabeth-y-galvan-image208480759.htmlRMP3539B–Lt. Col. Bradley Ledbetter, commanding officer, 1st Marine Support Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, left, receives the guidon from Lt. Col. Richard Martin, previous commanding officer, 1st MRSB, MARSOC, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 15, 2018. The passing of the unit guidon symbolized the transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability of the command and it’s Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan)
Lt. Col. Richard M. Martin, commanding officer of 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, speaks during the retirement ceremony of a SOF multipurpose canine aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 21, 2018. MPC Nero received a Certificate of Appreciation and the U.S. Military Working Dog Service Award after two deployments during his five years of service to MARSOC, and will now be adopted by his handler. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lt-col-richard-m-martin-commanding-officer-of-1st-marine-raider-support-battalion-us-marine-corps-forces-special-operations-command-speaks-during-the-retirement-ceremony-of-a-sof-multipurpose-canine-aboard-marine-corps-base-camp-pendleton-calif-may-21-2018-mpc-nero-received-a-certificate-of-appreciation-and-the-us-military-working-dog-service-award-after-two-deployments-during-his-five-years-of-service-to-marsoc-and-will-now-be-adopted-by-his-handler-image216276820.htmlRMPFT784–Lt. Col. Richard M. Martin, commanding officer of 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, speaks during the retirement ceremony of a SOF multipurpose canine aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 21, 2018. MPC Nero received a Certificate of Appreciation and the U.S. Military Working Dog Service Award after two deployments during his five years of service to MARSOC, and will now be adopted by his handler.
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Richard Martin, left, outgoing commanding officer, 1st Marine Support Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, receives the unit guidon from Sgt. Maj. Ryan Marzzarell, sergeant major, 1st MRSB, MARSOC, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 15, 2018. The ceremony ensured that the unit and its Marines are never without leadership and also demonstrated an allegiance of Marines to their unit’s commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marine-lt-col-richard-martin-left-outgoing-commanding-officer-1st-marine-support-raider-battalion-us-marine-corps-forces-special-operations-command-receives-the-unit-guidon-from-sgt-maj-ryan-marzzarell-sergeant-major-1st-mrsb-marsoc-during-a-change-of-command-ceremony-at-marine-corps-base-camp-pendleton-california-june-15-2018-the-ceremony-ensured-that-the-unit-and-its-marines-are-never-without-leadership-and-also-demonstrated-an-allegiance-of-marines-to-their-units-commander-us-marine-corps-photo-by-lance-cpl-betzabeth-y-galvan-image208480734.htmlRMP3538E–U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Richard Martin, left, outgoing commanding officer, 1st Marine Support Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, receives the unit guidon from Sgt. Maj. Ryan Marzzarell, sergeant major, 1st MRSB, MARSOC, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 15, 2018. The ceremony ensured that the unit and its Marines are never without leadership and also demonstrated an allegiance of Marines to their unit’s commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan)
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Bradley Ledbetter, commanding officer, 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion (1st MRSB), Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC), gives a speech during 1st MRSB’s relief and appointment ceremony at the battalion’s compound at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 14, 2018. The passing of the sword signified the transfer of leadership and responsibility from one sergeant major to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marine-corps-lt-col-bradley-ledbetter-commanding-officer-1st-marine-raider-support-battalion-1st-mrsb-marine-corps-forces-special-operations-command-marsoc-gives-a-speech-during-1st-mrsbs-relief-and-appointment-ceremony-at-the-battalions-compound-at-marine-corps-base-camp-pendleton-california-aug-14-2018-the-passing-of-the-sword-signified-the-transfer-of-leadership-and-responsibility-from-one-sergeant-major-to-another-us-marine-corps-photo-by-lance-cpl-betzabeth-y-galvan-image215876551.htmlRMPF60MR–U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Bradley Ledbetter, commanding officer, 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion (1st MRSB), Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC), gives a speech during 1st MRSB’s relief and appointment ceremony at the battalion’s compound at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 14, 2018. The passing of the sword signified the transfer of leadership and responsibility from one sergeant major to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan)
Lt. Col. William L. Lombardo assumes command of 2d Marine Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, from Lt. Col. Craig A. Wolfenbarger during a change of command ceremony aboard Courthouse Bay, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 20, 2017. The exchange of the organizational colors symbolizes Wolfenbarger relinquishing his responsibilities as commanding officer of the battalion to Lombardo. Lombardo assumes command after serving with MARSOC Headquarters, G-7 Training and Education Branch. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lt-col-william-l-lombardo-assumes-command-of-2d-marine-raider-battalion-us-marine-corps-forces-special-operations-command-from-lt-col-craig-a-wolfenbarger-during-a-change-of-command-ceremony-aboard-courthouse-bay-marine-corps-base-camp-lejeune-nc-april-20-2017-the-exchange-of-the-organizational-colors-symbolizes-wolfenbarger-relinquishing-his-responsibilities-as-commanding-officer-of-the-battalion-to-lombardo-lombardo-assumes-command-after-serving-with-marsoc-headquarters-g-7-training-and-education-branch-image187079489.htmlRMMTA5P9–Lt. Col. William L. Lombardo assumes command of 2d Marine Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, from Lt. Col. Craig A. Wolfenbarger during a change of command ceremony aboard Courthouse Bay, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 20, 2017. The exchange of the organizational colors symbolizes Wolfenbarger relinquishing his responsibilities as commanding officer of the battalion to Lombardo. Lombardo assumes command after serving with MARSOC Headquarters, G-7 Training and Education Branch.
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Bradley Ledbetter, commanding officer, 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion (1st MRSB), Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC), gives a speech during 1st MRSB’s relief and appointment ceremony at the battalion’s compound at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 14, 2018. The passing of the sword signified the transfer of leadership and responsibility from one sergeant major to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marine-corps-lt-col-bradley-ledbetter-commanding-officer-1st-marine-raider-support-battalion-1st-mrsb-marine-corps-forces-special-operations-command-marsoc-gives-a-speech-during-1st-mrsbs-relief-and-appointment-ceremony-at-the-battalions-compound-at-marine-corps-base-camp-pendleton-california-aug-14-2018-the-passing-of-the-sword-signified-the-transfer-of-leadership-and-responsibility-from-one-sergeant-major-to-another-us-marine-corps-photo-by-lance-cpl-betzabeth-y-galvan-image215861021.htmlRMPF58X5–U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Bradley Ledbetter, commanding officer, 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion (1st MRSB), Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC), gives a speech during 1st MRSB’s relief and appointment ceremony at the battalion’s compound at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 14, 2018. The passing of the sword signified the transfer of leadership and responsibility from one sergeant major to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan)
Lt. Col. William L. Lombardo assumes command of 2d Marine Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, from Lt. Col. Craig A. Wolfenbarger during a change of command ceremony aboard Courthouse Bay, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 20, 2017. The exchange of the organizational colors symbolizes Wolfenbarger relinquishing his responsibilities as commanding officer of the battalion to Lombardo. Lombardo assumes command after serving with MARSOC Headquarters, G-7 Training and Education Branch. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Salvador R. Moreno) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lt-col-william-l-lombardo-assumes-command-of-2d-marine-raider-battalion-us-marine-corps-forces-special-operations-command-from-lt-col-craig-a-wolfenbarger-during-a-change-of-command-ceremony-aboard-courthouse-bay-marine-corps-base-camp-lejeune-nc-april-20-2017-the-exchange-of-the-organizational-colors-symbolizes-wolfenbarger-relinquishing-his-responsibilities-as-commanding-officer-of-the-battalion-to-lombardo-lombardo-assumes-command-after-serving-with-marsoc-headquarters-g-7-training-and-education-branch-us-marine-corps-photo-by-sgt-salvador-r-moreno-image186184873.htmlRMMPWCKN–Lt. Col. William L. Lombardo assumes command of 2d Marine Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, from Lt. Col. Craig A. Wolfenbarger during a change of command ceremony aboard Courthouse Bay, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 20, 2017. The exchange of the organizational colors symbolizes Wolfenbarger relinquishing his responsibilities as commanding officer of the battalion to Lombardo. Lombardo assumes command after serving with MARSOC Headquarters, G-7 Training and Education Branch. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Salvador R. Moreno)
Lt. Col. William L. Lombardo assumes command of 2d Marine Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, from Lt. Col. Craig A. Wolfenbarger during a change of command ceremony aboard Courthouse Bay, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 20, 2017. The exchange of the organizational colors symbolizes Wolfenbarger relinquishing his responsibilities as commanding officer of the battalion to Lombardo. Lombardo assumes command after serving with MARSOC Headquarters, G-7 Training and Education Branch. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lt-col-william-l-lombardo-assumes-command-of-2d-marine-raider-battalion-us-marine-corps-forces-special-operations-command-from-lt-col-craig-a-wolfenbarger-during-a-change-of-command-ceremony-aboard-courthouse-bay-marine-corps-base-camp-lejeune-nc-april-20-2017-the-exchange-of-the-organizational-colors-symbolizes-wolfenbarger-relinquishing-his-responsibilities-as-commanding-officer-of-the-battalion-to-lombardo-lombardo-assumes-command-after-serving-with-marsoc-headquarters-g-7-training-and-education-branch-image187079486.htmlRMMTA5P6–Lt. Col. William L. Lombardo assumes command of 2d Marine Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, from Lt. Col. Craig A. Wolfenbarger during a change of command ceremony aboard Courthouse Bay, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 20, 2017. The exchange of the organizational colors symbolizes Wolfenbarger relinquishing his responsibilities as commanding officer of the battalion to Lombardo. Lombardo assumes command after serving with MARSOC Headquarters, G-7 Training and Education Branch.
Lt. Col. William L. Lombardo assumes command of 2d Marine Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, from Lt. Col. Craig A. Wolfenbarger during a change of command ceremony aboard Courthouse Bay, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 20, 2017. The exchange of the organizational colors symbolizes Wolfenbarger relinquishing his responsibilities as commanding officer of the battalion to Lombardo. Lombardo assumes command after serving with MARSOC Headquarters, G-7 Training and Education Branch. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Salvador R. Moreno) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lt-col-william-l-lombardo-assumes-command-of-2d-marine-raider-battalion-us-marine-corps-forces-special-operations-command-from-lt-col-craig-a-wolfenbarger-during-a-change-of-command-ceremony-aboard-courthouse-bay-marine-corps-base-camp-lejeune-nc-april-20-2017-the-exchange-of-the-organizational-colors-symbolizes-wolfenbarger-relinquishing-his-responsibilities-as-commanding-officer-of-the-battalion-to-lombardo-lombardo-assumes-command-after-serving-with-marsoc-headquarters-g-7-training-and-education-branch-us-marine-corps-photo-by-sgt-salvador-r-moreno-image186184874.htmlRMMPWCKP–Lt. Col. William L. Lombardo assumes command of 2d Marine Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, from Lt. Col. Craig A. Wolfenbarger during a change of command ceremony aboard Courthouse Bay, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 20, 2017. The exchange of the organizational colors symbolizes Wolfenbarger relinquishing his responsibilities as commanding officer of the battalion to Lombardo. Lombardo assumes command after serving with MARSOC Headquarters, G-7 Training and Education Branch. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Salvador R. Moreno)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan L. Marzzarella, right, outgoing battalion sergeant major, 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion (1st MRSB), Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC), passes the NCO sword to Lt. Col. Bradley Ledbetter, commanding officer, 1st MRSB, MARSOC, during 1st MRSB’s relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 14, 2018. This relief and appointment ceremony represented the senior-enlisted Marine giving his duties and responsibilities to the new sergeant major, Sgt. Maj. Jon M. McCloskey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by L Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marine-corps-sgt-maj-bryan-l-marzzarella-right-outgoing-battalion-sergeant-major-1st-marine-raider-support-battalion-1st-mrsb-marine-corps-forces-special-operations-command-marsoc-passes-the-nco-sword-to-lt-col-bradley-ledbetter-commanding-officer-1st-mrsb-marsoc-during-1st-mrsbs-relief-and-appointment-ceremony-at-marine-corps-base-camp-pendleton-california-aug-14-2018-this-relief-and-appointment-ceremony-represented-the-senior-enlisted-marine-giving-his-duties-and-responsibilities-to-the-new-sergeant-major-sgt-maj-jon-m-mccloskey-us-marine-corps-photo-by-l-image215876549.htmlRMPF60MN–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan L. Marzzarella, right, outgoing battalion sergeant major, 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion (1st MRSB), Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC), passes the NCO sword to Lt. Col. Bradley Ledbetter, commanding officer, 1st MRSB, MARSOC, during 1st MRSB’s relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 14, 2018. This relief and appointment ceremony represented the senior-enlisted Marine giving his duties and responsibilities to the new sergeant major, Sgt. Maj. Jon M. McCloskey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by L
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan L. Marzzarella, right, outgoing battalion sergeant major, 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion (1st MRSB), Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC), passes the NCO sword to Lt. Col. Bradley Ledbetter, commanding officer, 1st MRSB, MARSOC, during 1st MRSB’s relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 14, 2018. This relief and appointment ceremony represented the senior-enlisted Marine giving his duties and responsibilities to the new sergeant major, Sgt. Maj. Jon M. McCloskey. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marine-corps-sgt-maj-bryan-l-marzzarella-right-outgoing-battalion-sergeant-major-1st-marine-raider-support-battalion-1st-mrsb-marine-corps-forces-special-operations-command-marsoc-passes-the-nco-sword-to-lt-col-bradley-ledbetter-commanding-officer-1st-mrsb-marsoc-during-1st-mrsbs-relief-and-appointment-ceremony-at-marine-corps-base-camp-pendleton-california-aug-14-2018-this-relief-and-appointment-ceremony-represented-the-senior-enlisted-marine-giving-his-duties-and-responsibilities-to-the-new-sergeant-major-sgt-maj-jon-m-mccloskey-image220290100.htmlRMPPB27G–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan L. Marzzarella, right, outgoing battalion sergeant major, 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion (1st MRSB), Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC), passes the NCO sword to Lt. Col. Bradley Ledbetter, commanding officer, 1st MRSB, MARSOC, during 1st MRSB’s relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 14, 2018. This relief and appointment ceremony represented the senior-enlisted Marine giving his duties and responsibilities to the new sergeant major, Sgt. Maj. Jon M. McCloskey.
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan L. Marzzarella, right, outgoing battalion sergeant major, 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion (1st MRSB), Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC), passes the NCO sword to Lt. Col. Bradley Ledbetter, commanding officer, 1st MRSB, MARSOC, during 1st MRSB’s relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 14, 2018. This relief and appointment ceremony represented the senior-enlisted Marine giving his duties and responsibilities to the new sergeant major, Sgt. Maj. Jon M. McCloskey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by L Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marine-corps-sgt-maj-bryan-l-marzzarella-right-outgoing-battalion-sergeant-major-1st-marine-raider-support-battalion-1st-mrsb-marine-corps-forces-special-operations-command-marsoc-passes-the-nco-sword-to-lt-col-bradley-ledbetter-commanding-officer-1st-mrsb-marsoc-during-1st-mrsbs-relief-and-appointment-ceremony-at-marine-corps-base-camp-pendleton-california-aug-14-2018-this-relief-and-appointment-ceremony-represented-the-senior-enlisted-marine-giving-his-duties-and-responsibilities-to-the-new-sergeant-major-sgt-maj-jon-m-mccloskey-us-marine-corps-photo-by-l-image215861013.htmlRMPF58WW–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan L. Marzzarella, right, outgoing battalion sergeant major, 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion (1st MRSB), Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC), passes the NCO sword to Lt. Col. Bradley Ledbetter, commanding officer, 1st MRSB, MARSOC, during 1st MRSB’s relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 14, 2018. This relief and appointment ceremony represented the senior-enlisted Marine giving his duties and responsibilities to the new sergeant major, Sgt. Maj. Jon M. McCloskey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by L
Lt. Col. Jack R. Christensen, retired, a World War II Marine Raider, holds a handmade staff under his arm at the 2015 Marine Raider Reunion in San Antonio, Aug. 30, 2015. An active duty Raider with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command whittled the staff himself, and included an ornate Raider insignia from World War II, as well as the MARSOC insignia into the walking-stick’s design. He donated the staff to the U.S. Marine Raider Association and Foundation to be used by a Raider in need of assistance while walking. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Steven Fox/Released) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lt-col-jack-r-christensen-retired-a-world-war-ii-marine-raider-holds-a-handmade-staff-under-his-arm-at-the-2015-marine-raider-reunion-in-san-antonio-aug-30-2015-an-active-duty-raider-with-us-marine-corps-forces-special-operations-command-whittled-the-staff-himself-and-included-an-ornate-raider-insignia-from-world-war-ii-as-well-as-the-marsoc-insignia-into-the-walking-sticks-design-he-donated-the-staff-to-the-us-marine-raider-association-and-foundation-to-be-used-by-a-raider-in-need-of-assistance-while-walking-us-marine-corps-photo-by-cpl-steven-foxreleased-image215523752.htmlRMPEHXMT–Lt. Col. Jack R. Christensen, retired, a World War II Marine Raider, holds a handmade staff under his arm at the 2015 Marine Raider Reunion in San Antonio, Aug. 30, 2015. An active duty Raider with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command whittled the staff himself, and included an ornate Raider insignia from World War II, as well as the MARSOC insignia into the walking-stick’s design. He donated the staff to the U.S. Marine Raider Association and Foundation to be used by a Raider in need of assistance while walking. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Steven Fox/Released)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Jon M. McCloskey, right, inbound battalion sergeant major, 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion (1st MRSB), Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC), receives the NCO sword from Lt. Col. Bradley Ledbetter, commanding officer, 1st MRSB, MARSOC, during 1st MRSB’s relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 14, 2018. McCloskey relieved Sgt. Maj. Bryan L. Marzzarella, outgoing sergeant major, 1st MRSB, MARSOC, of his duties as battalion sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marine-corps-sgt-maj-jon-m-mccloskey-right-inbound-battalion-sergeant-major-1st-marine-raider-support-battalion-1st-mrsb-marine-corps-forces-special-operations-command-marsoc-receives-the-nco-sword-from-lt-col-bradley-ledbetter-commanding-officer-1st-mrsb-marsoc-during-1st-mrsbs-relief-and-appointment-ceremony-at-marine-corps-base-camp-pendleton-california-aug-14-2018-mccloskey-relieved-sgt-maj-bryan-l-marzzarella-outgoing-sergeant-major-1st-mrsb-marsoc-of-his-duties-as-battalion-sergeant-major-us-marine-corps-photo-by-lance-cpl-betzabeth-y-galvan-image215861019.htmlRMPF58X3–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Jon M. McCloskey, right, inbound battalion sergeant major, 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion (1st MRSB), Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC), receives the NCO sword from Lt. Col. Bradley Ledbetter, commanding officer, 1st MRSB, MARSOC, during 1st MRSB’s relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 14, 2018. McCloskey relieved Sgt. Maj. Bryan L. Marzzarella, outgoing sergeant major, 1st MRSB, MARSOC, of his duties as battalion sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Jon M. McCloskey, right, inbound battalion sergeant major, 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion (1st MRSB), Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC), receives the NCO sword from Lt. Col. Bradley Ledbetter, commanding officer, 1st MRSB, MARSOC, during 1st MRSB’s relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 14, 2018. McCloskey relieved Sgt. Maj. Bryan L. Marzzarella, outgoing sergeant major, 1st MRSB, MARSOC, of his duties as battalion sergeant major. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marine-corps-sgt-maj-jon-m-mccloskey-right-inbound-battalion-sergeant-major-1st-marine-raider-support-battalion-1st-mrsb-marine-corps-forces-special-operations-command-marsoc-receives-the-nco-sword-from-lt-col-bradley-ledbetter-commanding-officer-1st-mrsb-marsoc-during-1st-mrsbs-relief-and-appointment-ceremony-at-marine-corps-base-camp-pendleton-california-aug-14-2018-mccloskey-relieved-sgt-maj-bryan-l-marzzarella-outgoing-sergeant-major-1st-mrsb-marsoc-of-his-duties-as-battalion-sergeant-major-image220290101.htmlRMPPB27H–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Jon M. McCloskey, right, inbound battalion sergeant major, 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion (1st MRSB), Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC), receives the NCO sword from Lt. Col. Bradley Ledbetter, commanding officer, 1st MRSB, MARSOC, during 1st MRSB’s relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 14, 2018. McCloskey relieved Sgt. Maj. Bryan L. Marzzarella, outgoing sergeant major, 1st MRSB, MARSOC, of his duties as battalion sergeant major.
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Jon M. McCloskey, right, inbound battalion sergeant major, 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion (1st MRSB), Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC), receives the NCO sword from Lt. Col. Bradley Ledbetter, commanding officer, 1st MRSB, MARSOC, during 1st MRSB’s relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 14, 2018. McCloskey relieved Sgt. Maj. Bryan L. Marzzarella, outgoing sergeant major, 1st MRSB, MARSOC, of his duties as battalion sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marine-corps-sgt-maj-jon-m-mccloskey-right-inbound-battalion-sergeant-major-1st-marine-raider-support-battalion-1st-mrsb-marine-corps-forces-special-operations-command-marsoc-receives-the-nco-sword-from-lt-col-bradley-ledbetter-commanding-officer-1st-mrsb-marsoc-during-1st-mrsbs-relief-and-appointment-ceremony-at-marine-corps-base-camp-pendleton-california-aug-14-2018-mccloskey-relieved-sgt-maj-bryan-l-marzzarella-outgoing-sergeant-major-1st-mrsb-marsoc-of-his-duties-as-battalion-sergeant-major-us-marine-corps-photo-by-lance-cpl-betzabeth-y-galvan-image215876550.htmlRMPF60MP–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Jon M. McCloskey, right, inbound battalion sergeant major, 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion (1st MRSB), Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC), receives the NCO sword from Lt. Col. Bradley Ledbetter, commanding officer, 1st MRSB, MARSOC, during 1st MRSB’s relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 14, 2018. McCloskey relieved Sgt. Maj. Bryan L. Marzzarella, outgoing sergeant major, 1st MRSB, MARSOC, of his duties as battalion sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan)
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Richard Martin, outgoing commanding officer, 1st Marine Support Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, salutes during the National Anthem during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 15, 2018. A change of command ceremony is an honored tradition during which one commander relinquishes command to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marine-lt-col-richard-martin-outgoing-commanding-officer-1st-marine-support-raider-battalion-us-marine-corps-forces-special-operations-command-salutes-during-the-national-anthem-during-a-change-of-command-ceremony-at-marine-corps-base-camp-pendleton-california-june-15-2018-a-change-of-command-ceremony-is-an-honored-tradition-during-which-one-commander-relinquishes-command-to-another-us-marine-corps-photo-by-lance-cpl-betzabeth-y-galvan-image208480757.htmlRMP35399–U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Richard Martin, outgoing commanding officer, 1st Marine Support Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, salutes during the National Anthem during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 15, 2018. A change of command ceremony is an honored tradition during which one commander relinquishes command to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Betzabeth Y. Galvan)
(Right to left) U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jon D. Duke, commanding officer, Marine Raider Support Group (MRSG), Marine Corps Forces Special Operation Command (MARSOC), Lt. Col. Richard M. Martin, commanding officer, 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion, MRSG, MARSOC and Lt. Col. David M. Moreau, render salutes during a Change of Command Ceremony in the 41 Area parade deck at Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 20, 2016. A Change of Command ceremony is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one Commanding Officer to another. (U.S. Marine Corps Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/right-to-left-us-marine-corps-col-jon-d-duke-commanding-officer-marine-raider-support-group-mrsg-marine-corps-forces-special-operation-command-marsoc-lt-col-richard-m-martin-commanding-officer-1st-marine-raider-support-battalion-mrsg-marsoc-and-lt-col-david-m-moreau-render-salutes-during-a-change-of-command-ceremony-in-the-41-area-parade-deck-at-camp-pendleton-calif-june-20-2016-a-change-of-command-ceremony-is-a-military-tradition-that-represents-a-formal-transfer-of-authority-and-responsibility-for-a-unit-from-one-commanding-officer-to-another-us-marine-corps-image209147655.htmlRMP47DY3–(Right to left) U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jon D. Duke, commanding officer, Marine Raider Support Group (MRSG), Marine Corps Forces Special Operation Command (MARSOC), Lt. Col. Richard M. Martin, commanding officer, 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion, MRSG, MARSOC and Lt. Col. David M. Moreau, render salutes during a Change of Command Ceremony in the 41 Area parade deck at Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 20, 2016. A Change of Command ceremony is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one Commanding Officer to another. (U.S. Marine Corps
Lt. Col. Richard M. Martin, commanding officer for 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command and Maj. Gen. Daniel Yoo, commander of Special Operations Command Pacific discuss special operations mission support during a tour of 1st MRSB’s Tactical Readiness Exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 10. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lt-col-richard-m-martin-commanding-officer-for-1st-marine-raider-support-battalion-us-marine-corps-forces-special-operations-command-and-maj-gen-daniel-yoo-commander-of-special-operations-command-pacific-discuss-special-operations-mission-support-during-a-tour-of-1st-mrsbs-tactical-readiness-exercise-aboard-marine-corps-base-camp-pendleton-calif-july-10-image221600784.htmlRMPTEP1M–Lt. Col. Richard M. Martin, commanding officer for 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command and Maj. Gen. Daniel Yoo, commander of Special Operations Command Pacific discuss special operations mission support during a tour of 1st MRSB’s Tactical Readiness Exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 10.
(Right to left) U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jon D. Duke, commanding officer, Marine Raider Support Group (MRSG), Marine Corps Forces Special Operation Command (MARSOC), Lt. Col. Richard M. Martin, commanding officer, 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion, MRSG, MARSOC and Lt. Col. David M. Moreau, render salutes during a Change of Command Ceremony in the 41 Area parade deck at Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 20, 2016. A Change of Command ceremony is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one Commanding Officer to another. (U.S. Marine Corps Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/right-to-left-us-marine-corps-col-jon-d-duke-commanding-officer-marine-raider-support-group-mrsg-marine-corps-forces-special-operation-command-marsoc-lt-col-richard-m-martin-commanding-officer-1st-marine-raider-support-battalion-mrsg-marsoc-and-lt-col-david-m-moreau-render-salutes-during-a-change-of-command-ceremony-in-the-41-area-parade-deck-at-camp-pendleton-calif-june-20-2016-a-change-of-command-ceremony-is-a-military-tradition-that-represents-a-formal-transfer-of-authority-and-responsibility-for-a-unit-from-one-commanding-officer-to-another-us-marine-corps-image209135507.htmlRMP46XD7–(Right to left) U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jon D. Duke, commanding officer, Marine Raider Support Group (MRSG), Marine Corps Forces Special Operation Command (MARSOC), Lt. Col. Richard M. Martin, commanding officer, 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion, MRSG, MARSOC and Lt. Col. David M. Moreau, render salutes during a Change of Command Ceremony in the 41 Area parade deck at Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 20, 2016. A Change of Command ceremony is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one Commanding Officer to another. (U.S. Marine Corps
Lt. Col. Richard M. Martin, commanding officer for 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command and Maj. Gen. Daniel Yoo, commander of Special Operations Command Pacific discuss special operations mission support during a tour of 1st MRSB’s Tactical Readiness Exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 10. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Salvador R. Moreno, released) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lt-col-richard-m-martin-commanding-officer-for-1st-marine-raider-support-battalion-us-marine-corps-forces-special-operations-command-and-maj-gen-daniel-yoo-commander-of-special-operations-command-pacific-discuss-special-operations-mission-support-during-a-tour-of-1st-mrsbs-tactical-readiness-exercise-aboard-marine-corps-base-camp-pendleton-calif-july-10-us-marine-corps-photo-by-sgt-salvador-r-moreno-released-image186872030.htmlRMMT0N52–Lt. Col. Richard M. Martin, commanding officer for 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command and Maj. Gen. Daniel Yoo, commander of Special Operations Command Pacific discuss special operations mission support during a tour of 1st MRSB’s Tactical Readiness Exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 10. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Salvador R. Moreno, released)
U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command SOF multipurpose canine Nero stands in formation during his retirement ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 21, 2018. Lt. Col. Richard M. Martin, commanding officer of 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion, retired Nero after five years of service including two combat deployments. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marine-corps-forces-special-operations-command-sof-multipurpose-canine-nero-stands-in-formation-during-his-retirement-ceremony-aboard-marine-corps-base-camp-pendleton-calif-may-21-2018-lt-col-richard-m-martin-commanding-officer-of-1st-marine-raider-support-battalion-retired-nero-after-five-years-of-service-including-two-combat-deployments-image216276817.htmlRMPFT781–U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command SOF multipurpose canine Nero stands in formation during his retirement ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 21, 2018. Lt. Col. Richard M. Martin, commanding officer of 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion, retired Nero after five years of service including two combat deployments.
(Retired) Lt. Col. Gregory Manary, is given a demonstration of a .50 caliber machine gun during the 2017 Marine Raider Association Reunion and Gold Star family day aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 11. First Marine Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command participated in the annual event by hosting the World War II Raiders and Gold Star families at 1st MRB’s headquarters with static displays and demonstrations of equipment, tools and weapons used by the Raiders of today. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Salvador R. Moreno, released) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/retired-lt-col-gregory-manary-is-given-a-demonstration-of-a-50-caliber-machine-gun-during-the-2017-marine-raider-association-reunion-and-gold-star-family-day-aboard-camp-pendleton-calif-aug-11-first-marine-raider-battalion-us-marine-corps-forces-special-operations-command-participated-in-the-annual-event-by-hosting-the-world-war-ii-raiders-and-gold-star-families-at-1st-mrbs-headquarters-with-static-displays-and-demonstrations-of-equipment-tools-and-weapons-used-by-the-raiders-of-today-us-marine-corps-photo-by-sgt-salvador-r-moreno-released-image185057370.htmlRMMN22FP–(Retired) Lt. Col. Gregory Manary, is given a demonstration of a .50 caliber machine gun during the 2017 Marine Raider Association Reunion and Gold Star family day aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 11. First Marine Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command participated in the annual event by hosting the World War II Raiders and Gold Star families at 1st MRB’s headquarters with static displays and demonstrations of equipment, tools and weapons used by the Raiders of today. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Salvador R. Moreno, released)
Lt. Col. Richard M. Martin, commanding officer of 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, retires SOF multipurpose canine Nero aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. on May 21, 2018. Nero received a Certificate of Appreciation and the U.S. Military Working Dog Service Award after five years of service with two combat deployments. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lt-col-richard-m-martin-commanding-officer-of-1st-marine-raider-support-battalion-us-marine-corps-forces-special-operations-command-retires-sof-multipurpose-canine-nero-aboard-marine-corps-base-camp-pendleton-calif-on-may-21-2018-nero-received-a-certificate-of-appreciation-and-the-us-military-working-dog-service-award-after-five-years-of-service-with-two-combat-deployments-image216276816.htmlRMPFT780–Lt. Col. Richard M. Martin, commanding officer of 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, retires SOF multipurpose canine Nero aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. on May 21, 2018. Nero received a Certificate of Appreciation and the U.S. Military Working Dog Service Award after five years of service with two combat deployments.
Lt. Col. Richard M. Martin, commanding officer, 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, examines one of the static displays during the 2017 Marine Raider Association Reunion and Gold Star family day aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 11. First MRB participated in the annual event by hosting the World War II Raiders and Gold Star families at 1st MRB’s headquarters with static displays and demonstrations of equipment, tools and weapons used by the Raiders of today. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Salvador R. Moreno, released) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lt-col-richard-m-martin-commanding-officer-1st-marine-raider-support-battalion-us-marine-corps-forces-special-operations-command-examines-one-of-the-static-displays-during-the-2017-marine-raider-association-reunion-and-gold-star-family-day-aboard-camp-pendleton-calif-aug-11-first-mrb-participated-in-the-annual-event-by-hosting-the-world-war-ii-raiders-and-gold-star-families-at-1st-mrbs-headquarters-with-static-displays-and-demonstrations-of-equipment-tools-and-weapons-used-by-the-raiders-of-today-us-marine-corps-photo-by-sgt-salvador-r-moreno-released-image185057371.htmlRMMN22FR–Lt. Col. Richard M. Martin, commanding officer, 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, examines one of the static displays during the 2017 Marine Raider Association Reunion and Gold Star family day aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 11. First MRB participated in the annual event by hosting the World War II Raiders and Gold Star families at 1st MRB’s headquarters with static displays and demonstrations of equipment, tools and weapons used by the Raiders of today. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Salvador R. Moreno, released)
Lt. Col. Richard M. Martin, commanding officer of 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, presents SOF multipurpose canine Nero with a U.S. Military Working Dog Medal during his retirement ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. on May 21, 2018. Nero received a Certificate of Appreciation and the U.S. Military Working Dog Service Award after five years of service including two combat deployments. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lt-col-richard-m-martin-commanding-officer-of-1st-marine-raider-support-battalion-us-marine-corps-forces-special-operations-command-presents-sof-multipurpose-canine-nero-with-a-us-military-working-dog-medal-during-his-retirement-ceremony-aboard-marine-corps-base-camp-pendleton-calif-on-may-21-2018-nero-received-a-certificate-of-appreciation-and-the-us-military-working-dog-service-award-after-five-years-of-service-including-two-combat-deployments-image216276819.htmlRMPFT783–Lt. Col. Richard M. Martin, commanding officer of 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, presents SOF multipurpose canine Nero with a U.S. Military Working Dog Medal during his retirement ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. on May 21, 2018. Nero received a Certificate of Appreciation and the U.S. Military Working Dog Service Award after five years of service including two combat deployments.
Lt. Col. William L. Lombardo assumes command of 2d Marine Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, from Lt. Col. Craig A. Wolfenbarger during a change of command ceremony aboard Courthouse Bay, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 20, 2017. The exchange of the organizational colors symbolizes Wolfenbarger relinquishing his responsibilities as commanding officer of the battalion to Lombardo. Lombardo assumes command after serving with MARSOC Headquarters, G-7 Training and Education Branch. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lt-col-william-l-lombardo-assumes-command-of-2d-marine-raider-battalion-us-marine-corps-forces-special-operations-command-from-lt-col-craig-a-wolfenbarger-during-a-change-of-command-ceremony-aboard-courthouse-bay-marine-corps-base-camp-lejeune-nc-april-20-2017-the-exchange-of-the-organizational-colors-symbolizes-wolfenbarger-relinquishing-his-responsibilities-as-commanding-officer-of-the-battalion-to-lombardo-lombardo-assumes-command-after-serving-with-marsoc-headquarters-g-7-training-and-education-branch-image227410111.htmlRMR5YBWK–Lt. Col. William L. Lombardo assumes command of 2d Marine Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, from Lt. Col. Craig A. Wolfenbarger during a change of command ceremony aboard Courthouse Bay, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 20, 2017. The exchange of the organizational colors symbolizes Wolfenbarger relinquishing his responsibilities as commanding officer of the battalion to Lombardo. Lombardo assumes command after serving with MARSOC Headquarters, G-7 Training and Education Branch.
Lt. Col. William L. Lombardo assumes command of 2d Marine Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, from Lt. Col. Craig A. Wolfenbarger during a change of command ceremony aboard Courthouse Bay, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 20, 2017. The exchange of the organizational colors symbolizes Wolfenbarger relinquishing his responsibilities as commanding officer of the battalion to Lombardo. Lombardo assumes command after serving with MARSOC Headquarters, G-7 Training and Education Branch. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lt-col-william-l-lombardo-assumes-command-of-2d-marine-raider-battalion-us-marine-corps-forces-special-operations-command-from-lt-col-craig-a-wolfenbarger-during-a-change-of-command-ceremony-aboard-courthouse-bay-marine-corps-base-camp-lejeune-nc-april-20-2017-the-exchange-of-the-organizational-colors-symbolizes-wolfenbarger-relinquishing-his-responsibilities-as-commanding-officer-of-the-battalion-to-lombardo-lombardo-assumes-command-after-serving-with-marsoc-headquarters-g-7-training-and-education-branch-image227410112.htmlRMR5YBWM–Lt. Col. William L. Lombardo assumes command of 2d Marine Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, from Lt. Col. Craig A. Wolfenbarger during a change of command ceremony aboard Courthouse Bay, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 20, 2017. The exchange of the organizational colors symbolizes Wolfenbarger relinquishing his responsibilities as commanding officer of the battalion to Lombardo. Lombardo assumes command after serving with MARSOC Headquarters, G-7 Training and Education Branch.
