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Family members of incoming Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James Amos watch a Passage of Command ceremony at the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C., Oct. 22, 2010. Gen. James T. Conway relinquished command as commandant to Amos in a ceremony presided over by Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates.

FAMILY PRIDE

Family members of incoming Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James Amos watch a Passage of Command ceremony at the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C., Oct. 22, 2010. Gen. James T. Conway relinquished command as commandant to Amos in a ceremony presided over by Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates.

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