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Lieutenant Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie, Jr., prepares to relinquish command of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command to Lt. Gen. Dave “Smoke” Beydler during a change of command ceremony at the Surf’s Edge aboard Air Force Base MacDill, Oct. 27, at 9:00 a.m. Sergeant Maj. Larry Fineran, MARCENT sergeant major, salutes after passing the MARCENT battle colors to McKenzie, who in turn would hand the colors over to Beydler symbolizing the transfer of command. General Robert B. Neller, 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps, presided over the ceremony.

Lieutenant Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie, Jr., prepares to relinquish command of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command to Lt. Gen. Dave “Smoke” Beydler during a change of command ceremony at the Surf’s Edge aboard Air Force Base MacDill, Oct. 27, at 9:00 a.m. Sergeant Maj. Larry Fineran, MARCENT sergeant major, salutes after passing the MARCENT battle colors to McKenzie, who in turn would hand the colors over to Beydler symbolizing the transfer of command. General Robert B. Neller, 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps, presided over the ceremony.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Joseph L. Loewy

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Army Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, commander of U.S. Central Command, welcomes Lt. Gen. Kenneth McKenzie back to USCENTCOM before a change of command ceremony here June 18. McKenzie assumed command of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command from Lt. Gen. Robert Neller during a change of command ceremony, June 18. (USCENTCOM photo by Sgt. Fredrick J Coleman, USMC)

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Army Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, commander of U.S. Central Command, welcomes Lt. Gen. Kenneth McKenzie back to USCENTCOM before a change of command ceremony here June 18. McKenzie assumed command of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command from Lt. Gen. Robert Neller during a change of command ceremony, June 18. (USCENTCOM photo by Sgt. Fredrick J Coleman, USMC)

Photo by Sgt. Fredrick J. Coleman

Lieutenant Gen. Robert Neller and Sgt. Maj. Lawrence Fineran, commander and
sergeant major of U.S. Marine Corps Central
Command, affix the Meritorious Unit Commendation streamer to the MARCENT
Battle Colors during an awards ceremony at the base theatre aboard
MacDill Air Force Base, May 6. MARCENT received the unit award from the
Commandant of the Marine Corps for exceptionally meritorious service during
assigned missions from January 2010 to December 2011 in support of national
security objectives in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
Notable guests at the ceremony were Gen. John Paxton, Assistant Commandant
of the Marine Corps, and Brig. Gen. John Jansen, Assistant Deputy Commandant
for Programs
and Resources.

Lieutenant Gen. Robert Neller and Sgt. Maj. Lawrence Fineran, commander and sergeant major of U.S. Marine Corps Central Command, affix the Meritorious Unit Commendation streamer to the MARCENT Battle Colors during an awards ceremony at the base theatre aboard MacDill Air Force Base, May 6. MARCENT received the unit award from the Commandant of the Marine Corps for exceptionally meritorious service during assigned missions from January 2010 to December 2011 in support of national security objectives in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Notable guests at the ceremony were Gen. John Paxton, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Brig. Gen. John Jansen, Assistant Deputy Commandant for Programs and Resources.

Photo by MSgt. Will Price

Lieutenant Gen. Robert Neller, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Central Command, presented the Secretary of Defense Medal for the Global War on Terrorism to nine MARCENT "Civilian" Marines at the base theatre aboard
MacDill Air Force Base, May 6. With the civilian service medals pinned to their chests, Lt. Gen. Neller posed with the recipients. Pictured left to right, were Don Lorkowski, Jerry Lyons, John Marques, Terry Moores, Charles "Gramps" Peterson, Ben Philhower, and Allen Rupenski. Notable guests at the ceremony were Gen. John Paxton, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Brig. Gen. John Jansen, Assistant Deputy Commandant for Programs and Resources. Not present, but also recipients of medal, were Jeff "Bird" Hibbard and Jim McSpadden.
The medal was established by the Secretary of Defense to recognize the contributions and accomplishments of civilian employees of the DoD in direct support of the armed forces engaged in operations to combat terrorism, since Sept. 11, 2001.

Lieutenant Gen. Robert Neller, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Central Command, presented the Secretary of Defense Medal for the Global War on Terrorism to nine MARCENT "Civilian" Marines at the base theatre aboard MacDill Air Force Base, May 6. With the civilian service medals pinned to their chests, Lt. Gen. Neller posed with the recipients. Pictured left to right, were Don Lorkowski, Jerry Lyons, John Marques, Terry Moores, Charles "Gramps" Peterson, Ben Philhower, and Allen Rupenski. Notable guests at the ceremony were Gen. John Paxton, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Brig. Gen. John Jansen, Assistant Deputy Commandant for Programs and Resources. Not present, but also recipients of medal, were Jeff "Bird" Hibbard and Jim McSpadden. The medal was established by the Secretary of Defense to recognize the contributions and accomplishments of civilian employees of the DoD in direct support of the armed forces engaged in operations to combat terrorism, since Sept. 11, 2001.

Photo by MSgt. Will Price

Command Element, Marine Forces Central Command (Forward)'s 238th Marine Corps Birthday celebration

Command Element, Marine Forces Central Command (Forward)'s 238th Marine Corps Birthday celebration

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Command Element, Marine Forces Central Command (Forward)'s 238th Marine Corps Birthday Celebration

Command Element, Marine Forces Central Command (Forward)'s 238th Marine Corps Birthday Celebration

Photo by courtesy photo

Command Element, Marine Forces Central Command (Forward)'s 238th Marine Corps Birthday celebration

Command Element, Marine Forces Central Command (Forward)'s 238th Marine Corps Birthday celebration

Photo by courtesy photo

Command Element, Marine Forces Central Command (Forward)'s 238th Marine Corps Birthday celebration

Command Element, Marine Forces Central Command (Forward)'s 238th Marine Corps Birthday celebration

Photo by courtesy photo

Command Element, Marine Forces Central Command (Forward)'s 238th Marine Corps Birthday celebration

Command Element, Marine Forces Central Command (Forward)'s 238th Marine Corps Birthday celebration

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GySgt. Ruben Aguilar finishes the last 100 meters of the 2013 Marine Corps Marathon Forward at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan Oct. 27. Aguilar was the only runner to complete the marathon wearing boots and camoflauge utilities. (Photo by Sgt. Bobby J. Yarbrough)

GySgt. Ruben Aguilar finishes the last 100 meters of the 2013 Marine Corps Marathon Forward at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan Oct. 27. Aguilar was the only runner to complete the marathon wearing boots and camoflauge utilities. (Photo by Sgt. Bobby J. Yarbrough)

Photo by Sgt. Bobby Yarbrough

Children pose with Santa at Marine Corps Forces Central Command 2012 Holiday Party in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Dec. 13.

Children pose with Santa at Marine Corps Forces Central Command 2012 Holiday Party in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Dec. 13.

Photo by Cpl. Fenton Reese

Marine Corps Forces Central Command’s Maj. Melanie Bell-Carter opens a present during the gift exchange at MARCENT’s 2012 Holiday Party in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Dec. 13.

Marine Corps Forces Central Command’s Maj. Melanie Bell-Carter opens a present during the gift exchange at MARCENT’s 2012 Holiday Party in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Dec. 13.

Photo by Cpl. Fenton Reese

Cheddy, 10, is all smiles as he receives a gift from Santa during Marine Corps Forces Central Command 2012 Holiday Party in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Dec. 13.

Cheddy, 10, is all smiles as he receives a gift from Santa during Marine Corps Forces Central Command 2012 Holiday Party in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Dec. 13.

Photo by Cpl. Fenton Reese

Sgts Cody Marshall and Matthew T. Madlem sprint ahead of the formation to direct traffic during the Marine Corps Birthday run on Naval Support Activity, Bahrain Nov 8.

Sgts Cody Marshall and Matthew T. Madlem sprint ahead of the formation to direct traffic during the Marine Corps Birthday run on Naval Support Activity, Bahrain Nov 8.

Photo by Cpl. Fenton Reese

Sgt. Sebastian S. Crawford calls out the cadence for the Marine Corps Birthday Run Nov 8 on Naval Support Activity, Bahrain.

Sgt. Sebastian S. Crawford calls out the cadence for the Marine Corps Birthday Run Nov 8 on Naval Support Activity, Bahrain.

Photo by Cpl. Fenton Reese

Marine Corps Forces Central Command's Deputy Commanding General, BGen. Gregg P. Olson and SgtMaj. John J. McGovern flank the Colors while leading Marines on a run through the streets of Naval Support Activity, Bahrain Nov. 8 in honor of the Corps' 237th Birthday.

Marine Corps Forces Central Command's Deputy Commanding General, BGen. Gregg P. Olson and SgtMaj. John J. McGovern flank the Colors while leading Marines on a run through the streets of Naval Support Activity, Bahrain Nov. 8 in honor of the Corps' 237th Birthday.

Photo by Cpl. Fenton Reese

Marine Corps Forces Central Command Deputy Commanding General, BGen. Gregg P. Olson, shakes hands with the U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Thomas Krajeski, who attended as the guest of honor at the MARCENT 237th Birthday Ball Celebration in the Middle East, Nov 9.

Marine Corps Forces Central Command Deputy Commanding General, BGen. Gregg P. Olson, shakes hands with the U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Thomas Krajeski, who attended as the guest of honor at the MARCENT 237th Birthday Ball Celebration in the Middle East, Nov 9.

Photo by Cpl. Fenton Reese

The Marine Color Guard stands at parade rest during the Marine Corps Forces Central Command 237th Marine Corps Birthday Ball
Celebration in the Middle East, Nov 9.

The Marine Color Guard stands at parade rest during the Marine Corps Forces Central Command 237th Marine Corps Birthday Ball Celebration in the Middle East, Nov 9.

Photo by Cpl. Fenton Reese

Marine Corps Forces Central Command Deputy Commanding General, BGen. Gregg P. Olson, cuts into the traditional birthday cake during the 237th Marine Corps Birthday Ball Celebration. The birthday cake is traditionally cut with the Mameluke sword, as a reminder that we are a band of warriors, committed to carrying the sword, so that our nation may live in peace.

Marine Corps Forces Central Command Deputy Commanding General, BGen. Gregg P. Olson, cuts into the traditional birthday cake during the 237th Marine Corps Birthday Ball Celebration. The birthday cake is traditionally cut with the Mameluke sword, as a reminder that we are a band of warriors, committed to carrying the sword, so that our nation may live in peace.

Photo by Cpl. Fenton Reese

Marine Corps Forces Central Command's 1stLt. Nicholas Butner conducts the traditional reading of LtGen. John A. Lejeune's birthday message during the 237th Birthday Celebration.

Marine Corps Forces Central Command's 1stLt. Nicholas Butner conducts the traditional reading of LtGen. John A. Lejeune's birthday message during the 237th Birthday Celebration.

Photo by Cpl. Fenton Reese

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Lieutenant Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie, Jr., prepares to relinquish command of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command to Lt. Gen. Dave “Smoke” Beydler during a change of command ceremony at the Surf’s Edge aboard Air Force Base MacDill, Oct. 27, at 9:00 a.m. Sergeant Maj. Larry Fineran, MARCENT sergeant major, salutes after passing the MARCENT battle colors to McKenzie, who in turn would hand the colors over to Beydler symbolizing the transfer of command. General Robert B. Neller, 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps, presided over the ceremony.

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MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Army Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, commander of U.S. Central Command, welcomes Lt. Gen. Kenneth McKenzie back to USCENTCOM before a change of command ceremony here June 18. McKenzie assumed command of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command from Lt. Gen. Robert Neller during a change of command ceremony, June 18. (USCENTCOM photo by Sgt. Fredrick J Coleman, USMC)

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Lieutenant Gen. Robert Neller and Sgt. Maj. Lawrence Fineran, commander and
sergeant major of U.S. Marine Corps Central
Command, affix the Meritorious Unit Commendation streamer to the MARCENT
Battle Colors during an awards ceremony at the base theatre aboard
MacDill Air Force Base, May 6. MARCENT received the unit award from the
Commandant of the Marine Corps for exceptionally meritorious service during
assigned missions from January 2010 to December 2011 in support of national
security objectives in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
Notable guests at the ceremony were Gen. John Paxton, Assistant Commandant
of the Marine Corps, and Brig. Gen. John Jansen, Assistant Deputy Commandant
for Programs
and Resources.

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Lieutenant Gen. Robert Neller, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Central Command, presented the Secretary of Defense Medal for the Global War on Terrorism to nine MARCENT "Civilian" Marines at the base theatre aboard
MacDill Air Force Base, May 6. With the civilian service medals pinned to their chests, Lt. Gen. Neller posed with the recipients. Pictured left to right, were Don Lorkowski, Jerry Lyons, John Marques, Terry Moores, Charles "Gramps" Peterson, Ben Philhower, and Allen Rupenski. Notable guests at the ceremony were Gen. John Paxton, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Brig. Gen. John Jansen, Assistant Deputy Commandant for Programs and Resources. Not present, but also recipients of medal, were Jeff "Bird" Hibbard and Jim McSpadden.
The medal was established by the Secretary of Defense to recognize the contributions and accomplishments of civilian employees of the DoD in direct support of the armed forces engaged in operations to combat terrorism, since Sept. 11, 2001.

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Command Element, Marine Forces Central Command (Forward)'s 238th Marine Corps Birthday celebration

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Command Element, Marine Forces Central Command (Forward)'s 238th Marine Corps Birthday Celebration

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Command Element, Marine Forces Central Command (Forward)'s 238th Marine Corps Birthday celebration

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Command Element, Marine Forces Central Command (Forward)'s 238th Marine Corps Birthday celebration

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GySgt. Ruben Aguilar finishes the last 100 meters of the 2013 Marine Corps Marathon Forward at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan Oct. 27. Aguilar was the only runner to complete the marathon wearing boots and camoflauge utilities. (Photo by Sgt. Bobby J. Yarbrough)

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Children pose with Santa at Marine Corps Forces Central Command 2012 Holiday Party in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Dec. 13.

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Marine Corps Forces Central Command’s Maj. Melanie Bell-Carter opens a present during the gift exchange at MARCENT’s 2012 Holiday Party in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Dec. 13.

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Cheddy, 10, is all smiles as he receives a gift from Santa during Marine Corps Forces Central Command 2012 Holiday Party in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Dec. 13.

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Sgts Cody Marshall and Matthew T. Madlem sprint ahead of the formation to direct traffic during the Marine Corps Birthday run on Naval Support Activity, Bahrain Nov 8.

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Sgt. Sebastian S. Crawford calls out the cadence for the Marine Corps Birthday Run Nov 8 on Naval Support Activity, Bahrain.

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Marine Corps Forces Central Command's Deputy Commanding General, BGen. Gregg P. Olson and SgtMaj. John J. McGovern flank the Colors while leading Marines on a run through the streets of Naval Support Activity, Bahrain Nov. 8 in honor of the Corps' 237th Birthday.

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Marine Corps Forces Central Command Deputy Commanding General, BGen. Gregg P. Olson, shakes hands with the U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Thomas Krajeski, who attended as the guest of honor at the MARCENT 237th Birthday Ball Celebration in the Middle East, Nov 9.

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The Marine Color Guard stands at parade rest during the Marine Corps Forces Central Command 237th Marine Corps Birthday Ball
Celebration in the Middle East, Nov 9.

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Marine Corps Forces Central Command Deputy Commanding General, BGen. Gregg P. Olson, cuts into the traditional birthday cake during the 237th Marine Corps Birthday Ball Celebration. The birthday cake is traditionally cut with the Mameluke sword, as a reminder that we are a band of warriors, committed to carrying the sword, so that our nation may live in peace.

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Marine Corps Forces Central Command's 1stLt. Nicholas Butner conducts the traditional reading of LtGen. John A. Lejeune's birthday message during the 237th Birthday Celebration.

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