U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian A. Tuthill/Released 050122-M-0000A-099.jpg
Jan 22, 2005
With 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines sergeant major, Sgt. Maj. David L. Plaster standing by, Lt. Col. Philip C. Skuta, battalion commanding officer, passes the battalion battle colors to his successor, Lt. Col. Joseph A. L'Etoile April 22 on the Commanding General's Parade Deck. This symbolic exchange represents the transfer of power from outgoing to incoming commander in front of the formation of Marines under the command.
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