A Changing Of The Guard At The U.S. Marine Corps

PASSAGE OF COMMAND - The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos prepares to accept command from Gen. James T. Conway during a Passage of Command ceremony at the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C., Oct. 22, 2010. DOD photo by Cherie Cullen

Amos Succeeds Conway as Marine Commandant -- U.S. Department of Defense

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2010 – In a sun-drenched ceremony here today, Gen. James F. Amos received the battle flag of the U.S. Marine Corps from Gen. James T. Conway and became the 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps.

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, who presided at the ceremony, praised both Amos and Conway for their military careers and their dedication to America.

Read more ....

More News On The Change Of Command At The U.S. Marine Corps

Amos takes command of the Corps -- Marine Times
Colors passed, Gen. James Amos becomes 35th commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps -- Stars And Stripes
Gen Amos becomes commandant of Marines -- UPI
Gates Tells Gen. Amos: ‘Think Hard’ About the Marine Corps’ Future Role -- National Defense
New Commandant Hints at Future -- DoD Buzz