VMM-266 to VMM 161 transfer of authority

U.S. Marines sing the Marines Hymn during a Transfer of Authority for Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 and 161 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Apr. 1, 2025. The ceremony is a military tradition representing a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a mission from one unit to the next. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)



By Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti Apr 01, 2025
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