Colonel Daniel P. Ermer, shakes hands with Colonel Michael L. Scalise,
commanding officer of Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, after the tra -
ditional passing of the colors, during the change of command ceremony at
Sorenson Field aboard MCLB Barstow, June 27. The passing of the colors
is a time honored tradition signifying the responsibility associated with the
command. In this ceremony, the battalion sergeant major hands the guidon to the outgoing commander. That commander then passes the guidon to the incoming commander, to demonstrate his confidence in the commander’s ability to handle the responsibility of command. The incoming commander finally passes the guidon back to the sergeant major signifying the trust and fidelity that he entrusts in him.
Date Taken: | 06.27.2012 |
Date Posted: | 07.09.2012 19:01 |
Photo ID: | 620879 |
VIRIN: | 120627-M-QZ986-214 |
Resolution: | 3764x2848 |
Size: | 3.93 MB |
Location: | BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA, US |
Web Views: | 99 |
Downloads: | 4 |
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