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Colonel (Col) Michael Vernon assumed command of 41 Canadian Group (41 CBG) from Col Eppo van Weelderen in a Change of Command ceremony in Calgary, Alta. on June 22, 2019.
Approximately 150 people gathered at The Military Museums in Calgary last Saturday afternoon to view the change of command. During the ceremony, Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) Scott Doyle assumed the appointment of Brigade Sergeant Major from CWO Brian Talty.
Those who attended the change of command parade also had the opportunity to view a promotion and the presentation of awards. CWO Talty took his commission and was promoted to the rank of Captain; Col van Weelderen and Col Stephen Joudrey (the Commanding Officer of 41 CBG HQ) were presented with awards for strengthening the army reserve and to recognize the growth of 41 CBG under their combined leadership.
The ceremonial guest of honour was Her Honour, the Honourable Lois Mitchell, C.M., A.O.E., L.L.D., Lieutenant-Governor of the Province of Alberta. Brigadier-General David Awalt, Acting Commander, 3rd Canadian Division, Joint Task Force West, presided over the ceremony and spoke to the occasion.
41 CBG consists of 10 Army Reserve units garrisoned across the Province of Alberta and the Northwest Territories. The Brigade maintains combat arms and service-support capabilities to assist other governmental departments and military formations when called upon. The slogan of the storied Brigade is ‘Fortune Favours the Bold’.
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Le Colonel (Col) Michael Vernon a assumé le commandement du 41e Groupe Brigade du Canada (41 GBC) du Col Eppo van Weelderen lors d'une cérémonie de passation de commandement à Calgary, en Alberta. le 22 juin 2019.
Environ 150 personnes se sont réunies aux musées militaires de Calgary samedi dernier après-midi pour assister à la passation de commandement. Au cours de la cérémonie, L'adjudant-chef (ADJUC) Scott Doyle a assumé les fonctions de Sergent-Major de Brigade de L'ADJUC Brian Talty.
Les personnes qui ont assisté au défilé de passation de commandement ont également eu l'occasion de voir une promotion et la remise de prix. L'ADJUC Talty a pris sa commission et a été promu au grade de capitaine; le Col van Weelderen et le Col Stephen Joudrey (commandant du QG 41 GBC) ont reçu des honneurs pour le renforcement de la réserve de l'armée de terre et pour la croissance du 41 GBC sous leur direction combinée.
L'invitée d'honneur était son honneur, L'honorable Lois Mitchell, C. M., A. O. E., L. L. L. D., Lieutenante-gouverneure de la Province de L'Alberta. Le Brigadier-général David Awalt, commandant par intérim de la 3e Division canadienne de la force opérationnelle interarmées de l'Ouest, a présidé la cérémonie et a pris la parole.
Le 41 GBC comprend 10 unités de la réserve de l'armée de terre en garnison dans la Province de l'Alberta et les territoires du Nord-Ouest. La Brigade maintient des armes de combat et des capacités de soutien au service pour aider les autres ministères et les formations militaires lorsqu'ils en ont besoin. Le slogan de la Brigade légendaire est "La fortune favorise les audacieux".
Handover of command at helicopter squadron 64.
Two weeks ago, there was a lot of activity in the skies over the German region of Oberwaben to mark the change of commanding officer at Laupheim Air Base. For the roll call there was an overflight of 6 H145 and 2 Ch53.
SEA of JAPAN (March 5, 2012) - U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge conducts a replenishment-at-sea with fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Jay M. Chu)
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CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait - On Mar. 22 here, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael Harden, command engineer, 143d ESC, was honored with the de Fleury Medal by the Corps of Engineers. The tradition was started when the Corps of Engineers implemented the US Army Regimental system; the senior Engineer leadership sought a method for the Corps of Engineers to honor those individuals who have provided significant contributions to Army Engineering. With an emphasis on the history, customs, and traditions of the Corps, the Engineer Regiment instituted an award that tied in with the beginnings of the nation and the Army Corps of Engineers.
The day was capped off by the promotion of Staff Sgt. Eric Cintron, information assurance, to Sgt. 1st Class; Master Sgt. Nelson being awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for his work here as FRAGO manager and Sgt. Teresa Munoz, human resources, receiving accolades for scoring 300 on her physical fitness test and being honored as Soldier of the week.
Photos by Staff Sgt. Ian B. Shay, Public Affairs NCO, 143d ESC
Over 450 New York Army National Guard soldiers from the 369th Sustainment Brigade, 101st Signal Battalion and 104th Military Police Battalion marched down 5th Ave in NYC, in the 103rd Annual New York City Veterans Day Parade, on November 11, 2022. The soldiers were led in a consistent rainy parade route by New York Army National Guard Brig. Gen. Joseph Biehler, Commander of the 53rd Troop Command. The 369th SB, 101st Sig BN and 104th BN are subordinate units under the 53rd Troop Command. (US Army National Guard photo by New York Guard Cpt Mark Getman)
CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait - On Mar. 22 here, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael Harden, command engineer, 143d ESC, was honored with the de Fleury Medal by the Corps of Engineers. The tradition was started when the Corps of Engineers implemented the US Army Regimental system; the senior Engineer leadership sought a method for the Corps of Engineers to honor those individuals who have provided significant contributions to Army Engineering. With an emphasis on the history, customs, and traditions of the Corps, the Engineer Regiment instituted an award that tied in with the beginnings of the nation and the Army Corps of Engineers.
The day was capped off by the promotion of Staff Sgt. Eric Cintron, information assurance, to Sgt. 1st Class; Master Sgt. Nelson being awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for his work here as FRAGO manager and Sgt. Teresa Munoz, human resources, receiving accolades for scoring 300 on her physical fitness test and being honored as Soldier of the week.
Photos by Staff Sgt. Ian B. Shay, Public Affairs NCO, 143d ESC
Command of the new Fort Belvoir Community Hospital changed hands for the first time since its Aug. 31, 2011, opening during a ceremony in front of the facility Tuesday, July 10, 2012. Col. Susan Annicelli relinquished command of the award-winning hospital to Col. Charles Callahan as hundreds of medical staff, patients, friends and Family observed. (DoD Photo by Tina Staffieri)
SUBIC BAY, Philippines (Feb. 3, 2010) - Jungle Environmental Survival Training Instructor Eduardo P. Tolentino holds a water vine over the mouth of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert Muschamp, a member of Joint Special Operations Task Force - Philippines. Muschamp is learning how to recognize which vines provide drinkable water. JEST was a 30-hour course on how to survive a jungle environment through personal experience and knowledge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jose E. Castellon)
A change of command ceremony was held April 12, 2015 in Santa Fe, N.M. at the 93rd Troop Command. Capt. Randall Hooper relinquished his leadership role to the incoming commander, Capt. Kenneth Martinez. Hooper's wife, Maj. Katherine Hooper, was present to support her husband and pin on the Army Commendation Medal he earned. Hooper said it was the first time he officially rendered a salute to his wife. Martinez's fiancee was present and listened as he addressed the soldiers of Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 93rd Troop Command.
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Mar. 21, 2012) - U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), right, comes alongside Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204) during a replenishment at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Cale Hatch)
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2003 Ford Expedition
The Chief's car is a 2003 4x4 Ford Expedition. It carries 2 SCBA's, 2 complete sets of turnout gear, a full compliment of forcible entry tools, a CO gas detector, an AED, a medical bag, fire extinguishers, and incident command vests. The vehicle can also carry 5 firefighters.
Camp Santiago, Salinas PR-The U.S. Army Recruiting Command in coordination with the US Army Reserve-Puerto Rico, held a guidance and educational event, on 6 Apr, to hundreds of youth and their families. During the event military equipment was display with subject matter expert personnel to explain the equipment operations.
The event purpose was to provide an opportunity for future Soldiers of the US Army Reserve PR to have a glimpse of military life and to have a moment of relaxation and camaraderie.
Command Sgt. Maj. Bernard C. McPherson, command sergeant major, 18th Military Police Brigade reads aloud the names of each of the 59 fallen heroes listed on a memorial during a rededication ceremony Feb. 20 on Coleman Annex in Mannheim, Germany. The ceremony paid tribute to the 18 Soldiers the brigade lost during its most recent deployment, as well as the other men and women of the brigade who gave their lives in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Adrienne Killingsworth, 18th MP Bde. PAO)
Command of the new Fort Belvoir Community Hospital changed hands for the first time since its Aug. 31, 2011, opening during a ceremony in front of the facility Tuesday, July 10, 2012. Col. Susan Annicelli relinquished command of the award-winning hospital to Col. Charles Callahan as hundreds of medical staff, patients, friends and Family observed.
PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 15, 2011) - The guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) steams opposite the RFS Varyag, a Russian Federation Navy Slava class cruiser, during a pass and review ceremony during the closing of exercise Pacific Eagle. (U.S. Navy photo by Cmdr. Jason W. Orender)
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U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. William R. Kyzer II, South Carolina National Guard state command sergeant major, passes a flag to U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Thomas, outgoing South Carolina National Guard state command senior enlisted leader, during a change of responsibility ceremony at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, Aug. 14, 2021. The presentation and acceptance of the flag is a tradition that symbolizes the responsibility given by the outgoing state command senior enlisted leader and received by the incoming state command senior enlisted leader. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Chelsea Baker, South Carolina National Guard)
Command of the new Fort Belvoir Community Hospital changed hands for the first time since its Aug. 31, 2011, opening during a ceremony in front of the facility Tuesday, July 10, 2012. Col. Susan Annicelli relinquished command of the award-winning hospital to Col. Charles Callahan as hundreds of medical staff, patients, friends and Family observed.
CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait - The 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) recognized many of its Soldiers' achievements by adding chevrons to their chests or pinning medals to their collars. Spc. Jonathan Bell and Spc. Brianna Falzone earned their sergeant stripes (E-5) while Pfc. Richard Caudell joined the specialist ranks (E-4) during a Feb. 8 ceremony held at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait.
Other Soldiers such as Capt. Thomas Feiter, Sgt. 1st Class Ivan Alicea and Spc. Hubbard Hoyt received medals, coins or certificates for various accolades.
Photo by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, 143d ESC Public Affairs
PARIS (June 26, 2011) -- About 100 crew members from U.S. and Europe-based units of the U.S. Air Force, Army and Marines along with a few representatives from the Department of Homeland Security represented the Department of Defense and U.S. European Command at the Paris Air Show June 20-26, 2011. U.S. military helicopters, airplanes and unmanned aerial systems were on display for the public to see and tour and were a highlight of the show. (Photo by Kelli Bland, U.S. European Command)
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., -- Brig. Gen. Michael Wehr (left) conducted a change of command ceremony where command responsibility transferred from outgoing District Commander Lt. Col. Jason Williams (holding flag) to incoming District Commander Lt. Col. Antoinette Gant, on July 12. This transfer of leadership was physically represented by passing the ceremonial flag from the old commander to the new. The custom of acknowledging the change in commanding officer dates back to, at least, Roman times.
The District’s area of responsibility includes the entire state of New Mexico, as well as portions of southern Colorado and far west Texas. The District performs design, construction and operations and maintenance services for three Air Force bases and conducts a robust civil works program.
Photo by Ronnie Schelby, Albuquerque District Public Affairs
CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait - On Mar. 22 here, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael Harden, command engineer, 143d ESC, was honored with the de Fleury Medal by the Corps of Engineers. The tradition was started when the Corps of Engineers implemented the US Army Regimental system; the senior Engineer leadership sought a method for the Corps of Engineers to honor those individuals who have provided significant contributions to Army Engineering. With an emphasis on the history, customs, and traditions of the Corps, the Engineer Regiment instituted an award that tied in with the beginnings of the nation and the Army Corps of Engineers.
The day was capped off by the promotion of Staff Sgt. Eric Cintron, information assurance, to Sgt. 1st Class; Master Sgt. Nelson being awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for his work here as FRAGO manager and Sgt. Teresa Munoz, human resources, receiving accolades for scoring 300 on her physical fitness test and being honored as Soldier of the week.
Photos by Staff Sgt. Ian B. Shay, Public Affairs NCO, 143d ESC
One day prior to his change of command, COL Sean M. Herron looks to the future. The following day he relinquished command to COL Joseph D. Blanding, who arrived in southeastern Oklahoma from the Joint Munitions Command, where he was the Chief of Staff. He became the 35th commander of the ammunition production facility that was commissioned as Naval Ammunition Depot, McAlester, on May 20, 1943, and the 18th commander since it was turned over to the U.S. Army. (U.S. Army photos)
WHITE BEACH NAVAL FACILITY, Okinawa (Nov. 13, 2011) – White Beach Festival attendees walk to and from the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), right, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Hyuga class helicopter destroyer JS Ise (DDH 182). White Beach Festival is a two-day, open-base event sponsored by Commander, Fleet Activities Okinawa. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Casey H. Kyhl)
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Maj. Kurt K. Kobernik takes command of the Virginia National Guard's Winchester-based 3rd Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team from Lt. Col. Erik T. Gordon during a ceremony Dec. 5, 2014, in Winchester, Va. Col. William J. Coffin, commander of the 116th IBCT, presided over the exchange of unit colors that signified the change of command. The ceremony was also the last official act for Command Sgt. Maj. Alan M. Ferris as the battalion's senior noncommissioned officer as Ferris now serves as the Virginia National Guard Senior Enlisted Advisor. During the ceremony, Gordon and Ferris added the Iraqi Surge and Global War on Terror campaign streamers to the unit's organizational colors for the battalion's service in Iraq and Kuwait from 2007 to 2008. After the ceremony, Coffin presented both Gordon and Ferris with the Meritorious Service Medal to recognize their many accomplishments leading the battalion. While he was in command, Gordon served full time in the operations and training section of the 29th Infantry Division and will return to National Guard Bureau where he has been selected to serve as the chief of installations division. Kobernik serves full time as the brigade operations and training officer at the 116th IBCT Headquarters in Staunton. (Photo by Cotton Puryear, Virginia National Guard Public Affairs)
Lt. Col. Kevin Hutchison, U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern commander, accepts the Garrison Organizational Colors from Col. Robert Ulses, U.S. Army Garrison Baden-Würtemberg commander, in a change-of-command ceremony July 10 at the Armstrong Community Club on Vogelweh Housing in Kaiserslautern. Hutchison relieved Lt. Col. Mechelle Hale as the USAGK commander. Hale's next assignment is in Washington D.C. to serve with the Army Chief of Staff for Installation Management Office as the Chief of the Joint Plans Branch. Photo by Christine June, USAG Kaiserslautern.
MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan (Jul. 17, 2012) - U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Thompson, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordinance disposal technician, helps unload an Emergency Management Exercise (EOD) robot during an EOD. The use of robots takes EOD Airmen out of dangerous situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)
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The Ultimate Command Center.
New Additions over 3.0 (Left to Right):
Slide-out Keyboard and Mouse tray for PlayStation 2
Full-Size Logitech Keyboard for PS2.
Full-Size Kingston Mouse for PS2.
Apple Keyboard for PowerBook.
MightyMouse for PowerBook.
Filing Cabinet with 2 (junk)Drawers that also acts as Night Stand.
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 4, 2012) - Amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) , far left, pulls alongside fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos to conduct a dual replenishment at sea with amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Pecos performed a RAS with both ships while underway. Bonhomme Richard, commanded by Capt. Daniel Dusek, is the lead ship of the only forward-deployed amphibious ready group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Lacordrick Wilson)
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Specialist David Hemmingway, a soldier with 16th Combat Aviation Brigade, Regional Command (South), carries a fuel hose during a refueling operation aboard Multi-National Base Command Tarin Kot, Afghanistan, June 8, 2014. During the operation, Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352, Regional Command (Southwest), provided needed fuel to MNBC Tarin Kot for their future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cody Haas/ Released)
General John F. Campbell, vice chief of staff of the United States Army speaks to Army leadeship, April 8 at Joint Base San Antonio-Ft Sam Houston. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)
Command of the new Fort Belvoir Community Hospital changed hands for the first time since its Aug. 31, 2011, opening during a ceremony in front of the facility Tuesday, July 10, 2012. Col. Susan Annicelli relinquished command of the award-winning hospital to Col. Charles Callahan as hundreds of medical staff, patients, friends and Family observed.