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An Indonesian Army Change of command ceremony from Lt. Col Tri Sugiyanto to Major Sudrajat of the 14th Medium Air Defense Artillery Battalion, Kodam III/Siliwangi, Cirebon. A change of command is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one commanding or flag officer to another.
Scott F. Benedict is a United States Marine Corps major general who served as the commander of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing from 2022 to 2024. [1] [2] He most recently served as the Director of Strategy, Plans, and Policy of United States Central Command from 2020 to 2022. [3] [4] [5] [6]
The Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command (COMMARFORCOM), headquartered at the Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads in Norfolk, Virginia, commands service retained-operating forces; executes force sourcing and synchronization to affect force generation actions in the provisioning of joint capable Marine Corps forces, and directs deployment planning and execution of service retained ...
Hail and Farewell (a translation of ave atque vale, last words of the poem Catullus 101) is a traditional military event whereby those coming to and departing from an organization are celebrated. This may coincide with a change in command, be scheduled on an annual basis, or be prompted by any momentous organizational change.
Marine service component commands: U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command: Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command (USMARCENT) U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) Major General Christopher A. McPhillips [24] U.S. Marine Corps: U.S. Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command U.S. Marine Corps Forces Space Command
The culture of the United States Marine Corps is widely varied but unique amongst the branches of the United States Armed Forces. [1] Because members of the Marine Corps are drawn from across the United States (and resident aliens from other nations), [2] it is as varied as each individual Marine but tied together with core values and traditions passed from generation to generation of Marines.
Kevin M. Iiams is a retired United States Marine Corps lieutenant general who served as the commander of the United States Marine Corps Training and Education Command from 2021 to 2024. [1] He most recently served as the Assistant Deputy Commandant for Combat Development and Integration of the United States Marine Corps and Deputy Commanding ...
Generally, federal law allows for military funeral honors for all veterans who were discharged under circumstances "other than dishonorable." Funeral directors will require the veteran's DD Form 214 to establish eligibility. [2] Those who are eligible for military funerals and full honors in the United States include the following: [3]