Photo By Cpl. Ali Azimi | Lt. Col. Daniel Wittnam (right), former 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, commanding...... read more read more
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TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. - Lt. Col. Daniel Wittnam relinquished command of 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, to Lt. Col. Ross Parrish during a change of command ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field, July 2.
The ceremony featured music played by the 1st Marine Division Band and a display of a few of the unit’s tactical vehicles and two M777 howitzers.
The "Cutting Edge" Marines marched onto the field in parade formation with their M16 A4 service rifles. They took their positions conducted rifle manual before the appointment of their new commander.
The Marines were followed by the units color guard, carrying the national flag and the battalion colors. The color detail stood firm in their position and as the national anthem was played while patrons stood to pay tribute.
The national anthem was followed by the official transitioning of authority. Wittnam and Parrish stood before the audience as the battalion sergeant major delivered the battalion colors. Wittnam took hold of the colors and passed it off to Parrish, representing the official exchange of authority, accountability and responsibility.
“It has been my absolute honor to lead [3/7] and serve alongside [them],” Wittnam said.
The ceremony ended with the pass and review, at which point the four companies of Marines marched past in front of the reviewing area to salute their new and old commanders.
“It’s a humbling honor to assume command of such a unit,” Parrish said. “I look forward to serving with [3/7] as we move forward.”
| Date Taken: | 07.02.2014 |
| Date Posted: | 07.02.2014 20:04 |
| Story ID: | 135181 |
| Location: | TWENTYNINE PALMS, CALIFORNIA, US |
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