U.S. Marine Corps Col. James Lively, commanding officer

U.S. Marine Corps Col. James Lively, commanding officer of 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), talks about his future plans as the commanding officer during a change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 16, 2020. Due to the current health environment, specific procedures were implemented such as reducing the number of guests, wearing face masks, and social distancing; however, the culture and tradition of the ceremony remained a priority for all involved. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jaxson Fryar)