Bravo Company Change of Command!

Michael finally gave up Command after 26 months!! I grabbed some quick snapshots over at his company barracks before they switched out the CO sign:

last day as Company B CO:

Marines setting up for the changeover:

Bravo Co Marines before the ceremony:

hanging out before the festivities:

Our friend Dean came down from Camp Courtney!

Craig was able to make it!

Michael reporting to the Battalion CO for his award:

**Video at the end is the award citation being read**

Michael after receiving his Meritorious Service Medal!

Co Gunny before giving the guideon to the 1st Sgt:

1st Sgt delivering the guideon:

passing the guideon to Capt Drew:

FINALLY!!!

Changing of the Command ... Done!

Battalion CO giving his remarks:

Michael's speech:

SO glad it is over!!

Dean congratulating Michael:

1st Sgt Montoya and LtCol Piatt:

Ms. Zeny (aka the glue that holds the company together!) :)

Our friend Ebeth made it down for a little bit!

D. O. N. E.!!!!!!

the cake I ordered for the reception:

My gorgeous flowers in a vase:

the spread:

hanging out and handing out bracelets for the bar:

The company presented Michael with his guideon framed!

They did a GREAT job - the frame was made by guys up at the brig :P

... they also gave him a nameplate for his desk!

... and another speech :)

This is the Meritorious Service Medal award being read (it was windy):

I'm so proud of Michael!! He did a great job as the Bravo Company CO - but we are REALLY ready to get back to the states and see our families!