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Jan 20, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Robert Epstein, the oncoming commanding officer of 2nd Intelligence Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, receives the colors from Lt. Col. Douglas McDonough, the off-going commanding officer, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 14, 2026. The change of command ceremony symbolizes the passing of authority and responsibility from the off-going to the oncoming commanding officer. During the ceremony, McDonough relinquished command of 2nd Intel Bn. to Epstein. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Channah Chilton)

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Canon EOS R5

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RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM

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28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/125

ISO

1250

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/125

ISO

1250

II Marine Expeditionary Force