January 26, 2025

Change of Command ceremony

Colin and I went to the Change of Command ceremony for the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unity (Ben's new command).  We got there early and listened to the band.


I hope we can do more of these events in the coming years; it's rare for the kids to see Ben at his job but always really cool when we get glimpses into this world.
Ben praying at the beginning of the ceremony:


After the ceremony, Ben took Colin over to get a close up look at the aircrafts.
I have been informed to not call them airplanes, yet I couldn't tell you the right name for them.  Colin loves planes and talks of one day flying them.



 

2 comments:

edj3 said...

Oh gosh, that brings back so many memories. I cannot count how many changes of command I played at--in all kinds of weather!

Jen Shear said...

I bet! I can imagine there were some very painful moments!