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Incoming Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 commanding officer, Lt. Col. James Bardo, recieves the squadron colors from outgoing commanding officer, Lt. Col. Steve Gillette, during the squadron's change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Friday, Aug. 14, 2015. The passing of the colors is the ceremony's most solemn moment, signifying the physical transfer of command from one Marine to the other. - Incoming Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 commanding officer, Lt. Col. James Bardo, recieves the squadron colors from outgoing commanding officer, Lt. Col. Steve Gillette, during the squadron's change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Friday, Aug. 14, 2015. The passing of the colors is the ceremony's most solemn moment, signifying the physical transfer of command from one Marine to the other.

Col. Rick Uribe, former commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, salutes Maj. Gen. Michael Rocco, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 10. Uribe assumed command of MAG-11 on July 28, 2013, and will continue his career at Headquarters Marine Corps, Washington, D.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens) - Col. Rick Uribe, former commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, salutes Maj. Gen. Michael Rocco, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 10. Uribe assumed command of MAG-11 on July 28, 2013, and will continue his career at Headquarters Marine Corps, Washington, D.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens)