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U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Scott Aubuchon

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Scott Aubuchon ()

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Matthew Tracy, left, the outgoing commanding officer of 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division, prepares to pass the regimental colors to Col. Erick Clark, right, incoming commanding officer, during a change of command ceremony on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, June 3, 2022. The ceremony represented the transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability from Col. Matthew Tracy to Col. Erick Clark.

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