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2015 - Battalion Change of Command

by ArmyRecruitingBnHoustonTX

Lt. Col. McCartney assumes command of the Houston Recruiting Battalion

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Soldiers in the command formation salute the colors

Capt. Xavier Jackson and Beaumont Company leaders stand in formation

Col. Cedrick Farrior, Brigade Commander, center, is flanked by Lt. Col. Huggins and Lt. Col. McCartney

Dr. Robinson offers the invocation

Maj. Ryan reviews the Color Guard

SSG Kinard sings the national anthem.

SSG Hightower and the command formation salute the colors.

Brigade CSM Badley and the guests of Lt. Col. McCartney

Attendees honor the colors.

The Color Guard exists the dais

Ceremonial passing of the guidon between Lt. Col. Huggins and CSM Pickett.

Lt. Col Huggins passes the guidon to Col. Farrior, symbolically ending his command.

Lt. Col. McCartney receives the battalion guidon, symbolically taking command of the battalion

Lt. Col. McCartney passes the guidon to battalion CSM Pickett

Col. Farrior makes parting remarks to Lt. Col. Huggins and welcoming remarks to Lt. Col. McCartney.

Lt. Col. Huggins final remarks.

Lt. Col. McCartney addresses the assembled guests.

Lt. Col. McCartney addresses the assembled guests.

Maj. ryan Commander of Troops, salutes newly installed battalion commander, Lt. Col. McCartney.

Maj. Forrest Ryan, Commander of Troops

It's Official! Lt. Col. McCartney concludes the change of command ceremony.

Army Reserve Ambassador Brig. Gen. Henry Ostermann, (USA Ret.) speaks with brigade leadership.

Houston Battalion Change of Command June 2015

Houston Battalion Change of Command June 2015