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Within these walls, adorned with the faces of those who shaped our lineage, one stands resolute, a testament to the unbroken chain of leadership. The uniform is not merely fabric; it is the embodiment of duty, honor, and the weight of responsibility handed down through generations.
The portraits behind are not silent—they speak of legacy, of trials faced and overcome, of a standard set impossibly high yet never out of reach. To stand here is to bear the mantle of those who came before, to honor them by embodying their principles.
True command is not claimed; it is earned through discipline, composure, and the unwavering pursuit of excellence.
Virginia National Guard senior leaders visit Soldiers assigned to the Winchester-based 3rd Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Oct. 8, 2015, at Fort Bliss, Texas, as the conduct training for a federal active duty mobilization to Qatar. Soldiers from the battalion, also known as Task Force Normandy, are scheduled to conduct security operations. Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of Virginia, and Col. William J. Coffin, commander of the 116th IBCT, presented challenge coins to individual Soldiers for outstanding duty performance. Also joining the visit were Brig. Gen. Walter L. Mercer, Virginia National Assistant Adjutant General-Army, Command Sgt. Maj. Alan M. Ferris, Virginia National Guard Senior Enlisted Advisor, and Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas H. Yancey, 116th IBCT Command Sergeant Major. (Photos by Adam Holguin, Fort Bliss Mobilization and Deployment, DPTMS, Public Affairs)
Col. Cooper relinquished command to Lt. Col. Zimmerman during the 58th Troop Command change-of-command ceremony Oct. 16 at the Olney Readiness Center in Gaithersburg, Md.
Brig. Gen. Jeffery G. Smith Jr., commanding general, 5th Signal Command, explains a portion of the story he is reading to a third-grade class at Mannheim Elementary on Funari Barracks during the school's celebration of Read Across America. Read Across America is a nationwide event that celebrates Dr. Suess's birthday and promotes reading enjoyment.Volunteers read stories in classrooms throughout the day. (Photo by Sgt. Elizabeth A. Sheridan, 5th Signal Command)
Col. Mario Coronel retired from active duty after 26 years of service and was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal by Gen. Ann Dunwoody, commanding general of U.S. Army Materiel Command, during a ceremony held by AMC Nov. 20 to honor retirees and special recognition awardees. From left: Command Sgt. Maj, Jeffery J. Mellinger, Col. Mario Coronel, Gen. Ann Dunwoody, Helen Coronel. U.S. Army photo by: Wayne Scanlon.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Alex Fisher, incoming commander of the 115th Field Artillery Brigade, Wyoming Army National Guard, receives the guidon from Brig. Gen. Steve Alkire, assistant adjutant general, Wyoming Army National Guard, during change of command ceremony at the Readiness Center Cheyenne, Wyo., March 5, 2022.
(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Jacqueline Marshall)
Brig. Gen. Les J. Carroll and Command Sgt. Maj. Travis Williams meet with 4-401st Army Field Service Battalion DoD civilians and contractors who survived a recent enemy attack, as well as 1st responders who were quick on the scene, August 18, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan.
The Carolina Theatre Command Performance 2018 Cocktail Party & Gala Dinner - Thursday, April 19, 2018 - Photo by Marshall Hurley
U.S. Air Force Colonel Justin Walrath, commander of the 153d Airlift Wing, gives his final address as wing commander during a change of command ceremony at the Wyoming Air National Guard base Cheyenne, Wyo. on July 11, 2020. Col. Justin Walrath was the wing commander from November 2017 to July 2020.
PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 19, 2011) - Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) joins other U.S. Navy ships and submarines moored in Pearl Harbor participating in the holiday season by decorating with lights in what has become an annual tradition. (U.S. Navy Photograph by MC2 Daniel Barker)
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TOKYO, Japan (Apr. 17, 2010) - Command Master Chief of the guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89), Rachel Costello , a native of Kobe City, Japan, poses for a photo with the Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama of Japan during the government- hosted cherry blossom viewing party at Shinjuku Gyoen park. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dominique Pineiro)
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An intact and well preserved heavy anti-aircraft (HAA) battery to the south west of Lavernock Point, South Wales. The battery was scheduled in 1995 and is "of national importance for its potential to enhance our knowledge of World War II anti-aircraft and coastal defence practices."
It is often incorrectly described as Lavernock Fort, this anti-aircraft battery dates form the Second World War, while the coastal artillery fort, operational from 1870, is now almost completely obscured by the holiday park which now sits on the site. See my other album with images of what remains of the fort.
There were four heavy gun positions, in two pairs, each would have held a 3.7in quick firing (QF) gun. Two of the positions are the standard pattern reinforced concrete, octaganal in shape, with six ready use ammunition lockers. The remaining two positions were of simpler earth bank construction. The front (sea facing) walls of the emplacements have been fitted with steel doors to allow for depressed firing of the guns in an anti-ship role.
References are made to a 40mm Bofors gun being on site but I don't think this had a fixed position and may have either been sited on one of the 3.7in positions or in the mobile role been deployed on its road carriage.
A sunken magazine for bulk ammunition storage is between the two concrete positions, surrounded by a blast wall. Inside there are five bays that would have stockpiled ammunition to resupply the guns above.
The command post is the most interesting of the structures. Semi-sunken, the seven room building would have served as the command and control centre fo the battery as well as a rest area for the crews when not manning the guns.
There are a few bays on the outside of the command post which would have mounted equipment such as a range finder, height finder, and other instrumentation.
All structures have been recently secured and access isn't possible with the exception of the command post where a panel has been removed and it's possible get inside.
This patch was used by the United States Army's Ryukyus Command from 1950-1965, Okinawa Base Command from 1965-1970, and Ryukyu Islands - U.S. Army from 1970-1972.
Clemson University associate vice president for public safety and chief of police Greg Mullen leads members of Clemson Fire and EMS, SLED, parking and transportation, IT, South Carolina Highway Patrol, and several other emergency management teams from the Incident Command Center during the Clemson Tigers vs. North Carolina State football game, Oct. 21, 2018. (Photo by Ken Scar)
Old Anhui Museum, Hefei. This was a special exhibit in the old museum before they moved into the new museum complex in 2012. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com.
BYDGOSZCZ, Poland – Soldiers assigned to Task Force Saber, under the command of 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, U.S. Army, show media professionals their Stryker Combat Vehicles and various equipment during a media day in Bydgoszcz, Poland June 5, 2016. The regiment is conducting a 2200 km road march, Dragoon Ride II, from Rose Barracks, Vilseck, Germany to Tapa, Estonia. The convoy will drive through Poland, Lithuania and Latvia to reach their destination where they will conduct multinational tactical training exercises and participate in cultural events. (Photo by: Staff Sgt. Jennifer Bunn, 2nd Cavalry Regiment Public Affairs)
OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea (Apr. 21, 2010) - U.S Air Force Maj. Ashley B. Clayborne who is currently assigned to ROKAF 19th Fighter Wing located in Choongju receives the honorary citizenship certificate from the Choongju Mayor Ho-Bok Kim at the city hall. (Courtesy photo)
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Command Sgt. Maj. Jimmy Sellers, commandant of the NCOL CoE welcomes the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy fellows from cohorts 1-5, at his Fort Bliss home in an informal gathering.
U.S. Army General Ann E. Dunwoody of the Army Materiel Command, U.S. Army Col. Richard B. O’Connor, the Brigade Commander for the 401st Army Field Support Brigade talks with U.S. Army Lt. Col. Alan M. Dodd, Commander for 27th Engineer Battalion (Combat) (Airborne), who resides in Fort Bragg, N.C. Dunwoody and Dodd discussed the capabilities of the RG-31 and A-2 Buffalo, which is used for route clearing. Dodd’s hometown is Worcester, Mass. and Army unit is out of Fort Bragg, N.C. 264th Route Clearance Company, 27th Engineer Battalion (Combat) (Airborne) operates out of Lobar Province Forward Operating Base Shank.
'Blood Command', at 'Melkweg, The Max' Amsterdam on Monday, 18th of February 2013.
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An intact and well preserved heavy anti-aircraft (HAA) battery to the south west of Lavernock Point, South Wales. The battery was scheduled in 1995 and is "of national importance for its potential to enhance our knowledge of World War II anti-aircraft and coastal defence practices."
It is often incorrectly described as Lavernock Fort, this anti-aircraft battery dates form the Second World War, while the coastal artillery fort, operational from 1870, is now almost completely obscured by the holiday park which now sits on the site. See my other album with images of what remains of the fort.
There were four heavy gun positions, in two pairs, each would have held a 3.7in quick firing (QF) gun. Two of the positions are the standard pattern reinforced concrete, octaganal in shape, with six ready use ammunition lockers. The remaining two positions were of simpler earth bank construction. The front (sea facing) walls of the emplacements have been fitted with steel doors to allow for depressed firing of the guns in an anti-ship role.
References are made to a 40mm Bofors gun being on site but I don't think this had a fixed position and may have either been sited on one of the 3.7in positions or in the mobile role been deployed on its road carriage.
A sunken magazine for bulk ammunition storage is between the two concrete positions, surrounded by a blast wall. Inside there are five bays that would have stockpiled ammunition to resupply the guns above.
The command post is the most interesting of the structures. Semi-sunken, the seven room building would have served as the command and control centre fo the battery as well as a rest area for the crews when not manning the guns.
There are a few bays on the outside of the command post which would have mounted equipment such as a range finder, height finder, and other instrumentation.
All structures have been recently secured and access isn't possible with the exception of the command post where a panel has been removed and it's possible get inside.
Col. Cooper relinquished command to Lt. Col. Zimmerman during the 58th Troop Command change-of-command ceremony Oct. 16 at the Olney Readiness Center in Gaithersburg, Md.
Brig. Gen. Hugh C. Van Roosen passes command of the 353rd Civil Affairs Command to Brig. Gen. Daniel R. Ammerman at Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island, NY on June 23, 2012.(U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Felix R. Fimbres)
Cmdr. Lee Crusius, the commanding officer of Coast Guard Cutter Alert, speaks during a change of command ceremony in Astoria, Oregon, June 29, 2023. During the ceremony, Cmdr. Lee Crusius relieved Cmdr. Matthew Kolodica as the cutter’s commanding officer. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Travis Magee)
Col. Cooper relinquished command to Lt. Col. Zimmerman during the 58th Troop Command change-of-command ceremony Oct. 16 at the Olney Readiness Center in Gaithersburg, Md.
The 440th Army National Guard Band hosts a change of command ceremony at Joint Force Headquarters, Raleigh. This event honors the outgoing Commander CW2 Horton and the incoming Commander CW4 Cummings and is folled by a pre-July 4th concert.
Brig. Gen. Hugh C. Van Roosen passes command of the 353rd Civil Affairs Command to Brig. Gen. Daniel R. Ammerman at Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island, NY on June 23, 2012.(U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Felix R. Fimbres)
Chief Warrant Officer Dwight Harlan accepts the warrant officer saber from Maj. Gen. Stephen Hogan, assuming the role of Kentucky's command chief warrant officer during a change of responsibility in Frankfort, Ky.,
Dec. 20, 2017. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Scott Raymond)
Coast Guard Adm. Karl Schultz, the commandant of the Coast Guard, gives his annual Leadership Address at the Coast Guard Academy, March 5, 2019.
During his visit, the commandant will visit with staff, faculty and cadets, visit with the USCGC Seneca and Station New London, and meet with attendees of the Cutter Commanding Officers Conference.
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Lauren Laughlin
Beneath the frost-laden skies and amidst the pristine white of winter, a commander rides with purpose. The estate stands as a testament to tradition, while the horse carries the weight of discipline and duty. In this harmony of nature and authority, one is reminded that leadership knows no season—it is steadfast and unwavering.
“Through snow and silence, the resolve of a leader never falters.”
Still waiting for a keyboard, which will allow me to use the docking station
which isd currently hidden behind that second monitor. Waiting for an allen
wrench so I can mount that second monitor on the arm above the laptop. My
neck is feeeling weird from looking down at the laptop so much.
An intact and well preserved heavy anti-aircraft (HAA) battery to the south west of Lavernock Point, South Wales. The battery was scheduled in 1995 and is "of national importance for its potential to enhance our knowledge of World War II anti-aircraft and coastal defence practices."
It is often incorrectly described as Lavernock Fort, this anti-aircraft battery dates form the Second World War, while the coastal artillery fort, operational from 1870, is now almost completely obscured by the holiday park which now sits on the site. See my other album with images of what remains of the fort.
There were four heavy gun positions, in two pairs, each would have held a 3.7in quick firing (QF) gun. Two of the positions are the standard pattern reinforced concrete, octaganal in shape, with six ready use ammunition lockers. The remaining two positions were of simpler earth bank construction. The front (sea facing) walls of the emplacements have been fitted with steel doors to allow for depressed firing of the guns in an anti-ship role.
References are made to a 40mm Bofors gun being on site but I don't think this had a fixed position and may have either been sited on one of the 3.7in positions or in the mobile role been deployed on its road carriage.
A sunken magazine for bulk ammunition storage is between the two concrete positions, surrounded by a blast wall. Inside there are five bays that would have stockpiled ammunition to resupply the guns above.
The command post is the most interesting of the structures. Semi-sunken, the seven room building would have served as the command and control centre fo the battery as well as a rest area for the crews when not manning the guns.
There are a few bays on the outside of the command post which would have mounted equipment such as a range finder, height finder, and other instrumentation.
All structures have been recently secured and access isn't possible with the exception of the command post where a panel has been removed and it's possible get inside.