Photos by K-Andrea Evarose S. Limol
U.S. military officials led by Rear Adm. Benjamin Nicholson, Joint Region Marianas commander, 3rd right, front row, stand at attention during the singing of the CNMI anthem prior to the swearing in of Gov. Arnold I. Palacios and Lt. Gov. David M. Apatang on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023 at the multi-purpose center in Susupe, Saipan.
The CNMI Color Guard — comprised of an officer from the Commonwealth Ports Authority, Customs & Biosecurity, the Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services, and the CNMI Department of Public Safety — are about to march in for the raising of the U.S. and CNMI flags.
Two Refaluwasch men pose for a photo, each holding a sawi, or conch shell.
Two members of the CNMI Color Guard raise the U.S. flag.
Two members of the CNMI Color Guard raise the CNMI flag.
The Marianas High School Rhythm ‘N Harmony Glee Club members pose for a photo ahead of singing the national and CNMI anthems.
