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Archive: October 2010


Taking the reins: Marine Corps welcomes new commandant October 22, 2010 — Gen. James T. Conway relinquished his position as commandant of the Marine Corps to Gen. James F. Amos during a change-of-command ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington Oct. 22.  Amos said he is ready to lead the “nation’s most ready force,” just moments after receiving the Marine Corps’ official colors, signifying the charge of the Corps is now in MORE
Commanding the Corps October 22, 2010 —   Gen. James T. Conway relinquished his post as commandant of the United States Marine Corps to Gen. James F. Amos during a passage of command ceremony held at Marine Barracks Washington Oct. 22.  Amos becomes the first career aviator in the Corps’ 235-year history to be appointed commandant and only the second assistant commandant in almost 30 MORE

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