July 10, 2018
Lt. Col. Dustin G. Bishop, left, incoming commander, accepts the guidon from Col. James L. Brown. Heidi Bunch / MCIN
The Change of Command ceremony, executed on the parade grounds of the Hawthorne Army Depot, dates back to the 18th century when it was performed in front of guests, friends and family to witness the passing of the flag from one commander to another.
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