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U.S. Army leadership passed down at change of command ceremony

U.S. Army Pacific commander Gen. Charles Flynn retired Friday from the military in a ceremony at Fort Shafter’s historic Palm Circle.

By Cindy Ellen Russell

Nov. 8, 2024

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Gen. Ronald Clark speaks to the media before the ceremony at Fort Shafter.
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Gen. Ronald Clark and his wife, Simone, and family members during the ceremony.
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Gen. Charles Flynn, left, shakes hands with Gen. Ronald Clark after the exchange.
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A soldier holds lei to be presented before the ceremony.
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Outgoing Gen. Charles Flynn hands over command of the U.S. Army Pacific to incoming Gen. Ronald Clark at a ceremony at Palm Circle in Fort Shafter on Friday.
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2024 NOVEMBER 08 SPT LOTTE ROUND 2 HSA PHOTO BY CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM Outgoing General Charles Flynn hands over command of the U.S. Army Pacific to incoming General Ronald Clark at a ceremony at Palm Circle in Fort Shafter on Friday, November 08, 2024. Pictured is General Ronald Clark speaking to the media before the Change of Command ceremony at Fort Shafter.
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Gen. Randy A. George, chief of staff of the Army, speaks at the Change of Command ceremony held at Fort Shafter.
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Gen. Ronald Clark receives the passing of the colors from Admiral Samuel Paparo.
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Gen. Charles Flynn, right, shares a moment with Admiral Samuel Paparo.
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Holding a salute during the national anthem is, from left, outgoing Gen. Charles Flynn, Admiral Samuel Paparo and incoming Gen. Ronald Clark.
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Gen. Charles Flynn is presented with an artillery shell for his retirement as the Change of Command ceremony commenced at Palm Circle in Fort Shafter on Friday.
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A gun salute was held at the commencement of the ceremony.
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Gen. Ronald Clark speaks to the media before the ceremony at Fort Shafter.
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Gen. Ronald Clark speaks to the media before the ceremony at Fort Shafter.

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