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U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Ryan West, outgoing company commander with Headquarters Company, Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, passes the guidon to Maj. Michael Guard, oncoming company commander for HQ. Co., MCB Camp Blaz, during the HQ Co. change of command on MCB Camp Blaz, Guam, July 30, 2025. Capt. West, the first HQ Co. commander, relinquished his duties to Maj. Michael Guard after serving as the company commander since May 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Afton Smiley)