Maj. Gen. H. Stacy Clardy III speaks to gathered Japanese officials and U.S. Marines and sailors during his assumption of command at the 3rd Marine Division change of command ceremony July 12 at the Camp Courtney theater. “I am so honored and humble to have this opportunity. To get the chance to come here, to this inspiring division, and take over for a good friend of mine is quite an honor for me,” said Clardy. “I very much look forward to serving with the finest division in the Marine Corps, and I look forward to the challenges ahead.” Clardy’s previous assignment was at Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps where he served as the Director of Operations with Plans, Policies and Operations. Padilla’s next command will be at Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps where he will serve as the Director of Operations with Plans, Policies and Operations. The division is part of III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon C. Suhr/Released) - Maj. Gen. H. Stacy Clardy III speaks to gathered Japanese officials and U.S. Marines and sailors during his assumption of command at the 3rd Marine Division change of command ceremony July 12 at the Camp Courtney theater. “I am so honored and humble to have this opportunity. To get the chance to come here, to this inspiring division, and take over for a good friend of mine is quite an honor for me,” said Clardy. “I very much look forward to serving with the finest division in the Marine Corps, and I look forward to the challenges ahead.” Clardy’s previous assignment was at Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps where he served as the Director of Operations with Plans, Policies and Operations. Padilla’s next command will be at Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps where he will serve as the Director of Operations with Plans, Policies and Operations. The division is part of III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon C. Suhr/Released)
Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr., addresses the crowd at the 3rd Marine Division change of command ceremony July 12 at the Camp Courtney Theater. During his address, Glueck, the outgoing commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force, recognized the central role of 3rd Marine Division in the MEF’s success and the vital role the division will play in the future. In a separate ceremony, Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler will assume command of III MEF from Glueck during the III MEF change of command ceremony July 19 at Camp Foster, concluding Glueck’s more than two and a half years of steadfast leadership in the region. Photo by Cpl. Mark W. Stroud - Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr., addresses the crowd at the 3rd Marine Division change of command ceremony July 12 at the Camp Courtney Theater. During his address, Glueck, the outgoing commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force, recognized the central role of 3rd Marine Division in the MEF’s success and the vital role the division will play in the future. In a separate ceremony, Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler will assume command of III MEF from Glueck during the III MEF change of command ceremony July 19 at Camp Foster, concluding Glueck’s more than two and a half years of steadfast leadership in the region. Photo by Cpl. Mark W. Stroud
Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson, left, receives the organizational colors from Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri June 14 outside Building 1 on Camp Foster during a change of command ceremony. The transfer of the organizational colors symbolizes the transfer of command from Talleri to Hudson. Talleri retired from the Marine Corps after the ceremony, having completed 34 years of distinguished service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Manning/Released) - Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson, left, receives the organizational colors from Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri June 14 outside Building 1 on Camp Foster during a change of command ceremony. The transfer of the organizational colors symbolizes the transfer of command from Talleri to Hudson. Talleri retired from the Marine Corps after the ceremony, having completed 34 years of distinguished service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Manning/Released)