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Dec 11, 2012

Master GySgt. Michael Montoya (center), drum major of the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band, renders a salute to Lt. Col. William E. Arick and Maj. Omar J. Randall, during the official change of command ceremony of Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, here, June 7. Arick relinquished command after two years commanding the logistics combat element of the 31st MEU, including a pivotal role in the relief efforts of Typhoon Megi in the Republic of the Philippines and the earthquake and tsunami relief during Operation Tomadachi in Japan. The 31st MEU is the United States' force in readiness for the Asia Pacific region and the Marine Corps' only continuously forward deployed expeditionary unit.

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