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Marine Corps Base Hawaii commander hands over the reins

A ceremony for the change of command of Marine Corps Base Hawaii from Col. Speros Koumparakis to Col. Jeremy Beaven was held on the base on Thursday.

By Cindy Ellen Russell

May 25, 2023

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Marines march as the Color Guard takes a turn at the beginning of the ceremony.
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Marines salute with guests during the National Anthem at the beginning of the ceremony.
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The Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band is led by drum major gunnery Sgt. Monica Preston during the ceremony.
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Sgt. Maj. Joseph J. Caputo delivers the colors to Col. Speros C. Kouparakis to relinquish his command to Col. Jeremy Beaven, who stands besides him.
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Col. Jeremy Beaven hands the colors back to Sgt. Maj. Joseph J. Caputo after receiving them from Col. Speros C. Kouparakis during the change of command.
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Incoming commander Col. Jeremy Beaven, left, switches places with outgoing commander Col. Speros C. Kouparakis after the official deliverance of color ceremony.
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The Commanding General of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, Maj. Gen. Stephen E. Liszewski, gave remarks at the ceremony.
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Speaking at the ceremony is the new commander Col. Jeremy Beaven.
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Speaking at the ceremony is the new commander Col. Jeremy Beaven.
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Outgoing commander Col. Speros Koumparakis approaches incoming Col. Jeremy Beaven after speaking at the ceremony.
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Speaking at the ceremony is the new commander Col. Jeremy Beaven.
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Col. Jeremy Beaven beams after his family is offered lei during the ceremony.
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Jana VanDenburgh and her nine-year-old son, Jaben, share a program as the band played the Marines' hymn at the ceremony's closure.

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