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U.S. Marine Corps Col. Benjamin C. Richardson, right, receives the unit colors from Col. Brooks D. Braden during the Marine Innovation Unit’s change of command ceremony in White Plains, New York, Nov. 21, 2025. During the ceremony, Richardson assumed command of the Marine Innovation Unit from Braden. Established in 2022, the Marine Innovation Unit leverages the talent of the Marine Corps Reserve to accelerate the adoption of advanced capabilities, transform Naval Service capacity for technology employment, and retain and invest in Total Force human capital. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)