A ceremony for the change of command of Marine Corps Base Hawaii from Col. Speros Koumparakis to Col. Jeremy Beaven was held at the base Thursday.
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The Marines march as the Flag Guard takes a turn at the start of the ceremony.
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Marines salute with guests during the National Anthem at the start of the ceremony.
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Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band is led by Gunnery Sgt. Major Drum. Monica Preston during the ceremony.
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Sergeant Maj. Joseph J. Caputo hands over the colors to Col. Speros C. Kouparakis to relinquish his command to Col. Jeremy Beaven, who stands next to him.
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Col. Jeremy Beaven presents the colors to Sgt. Maj. Joseph J. Caputo after receiving them from Col. Speros C. Kouparakis during the change of command.
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Incoming commanding officer Col. Jeremy Beaven, left, switches places with outgoing commanding officer Col. Speros C. Kouparakis after the official release of the color ceremony.
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Commanding General Marine Corps Installations Pacific, Maj. Gen. Stephen E. Liszewski, delivered a speech at the ceremony.
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Speaking at the ceremony is the new commanding officer, Colonel Jeremy Beaven.
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Speaking at the ceremony is the new commanding officer, Colonel Jeremy Beaven.
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The outgoing commander, Col. Speros Koumparakis, approaches the incoming Col. Jeremy Beaven after speaking at the ceremony.
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Speaking at the ceremony is the new commanding officer, Colonel Jeremy Beaven.
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Colonel Jeremy Beaven smiles after his family is offered lei during the ceremony.
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Jana VanDenburgh and her nine-year-old son, Jaben, share a program as the band played the Marines’ Hymn to close the ceremony.
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