Lt. Col. Paul B. Kopacz, left, oncoming commanding officer of now Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364, unravels the new guidon VMM-364 during a change of command and redesignation ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 9. This signified the activation of a new squadron. - Lt. Col. Paul B. Kopacz, left, oncoming commanding officer of now Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364, unravels the new guidon VMM-364 during a change of command and redesignation ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 9. This signified the activation of a new squadron.

Staff Col. Esahel Hatem Abdel Haleem Elaannie makes his speech during a ribbon cutting ceremony and building dedication while his interpreter looks on in Camp Mejid July 24. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo) - Staff Col. Esahel Hatem Abdel Haleem Elaannie makes his speech during a ribbon cutting ceremony and building dedication while his interpreter looks on in Camp Mejid July 24. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo)