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Family members and Soldiers of the 145th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment honored outgoing commander Maj. Joshua Page and welcomed incoming commander Capt. John Brown with a change of command ceremony at the Multi-Unit Readiness Center in Oklahoma City, Sept. 11, 2022. (Oklahoma National Guard Photo by Spc. Danielle Rayon)
The 416th Theater Engineer Command (TEC) hosted a Fallen Heroes Memorial Wall ceremony at their headquarters in Darien, Ill., May 2, to honor 46 Army Reserve Soldiers who belonged to either the 416th or 412th TEC and lost their lives while serving overseas. The ceremony was a combined effort of the two theater engineer commands and the Engineer Command Association, which funded the costs associated with the ceremony and helped organize the event. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Michel Sauret)
Command Sgt. Maj. Spencer Nielsen, right, Utah National Guard visits with Soldiers from the 4th Infantry Division Main Command Post Operational Detachment before their departure for a year-long deployment at Roland R. Wright Air Base, Utah, Jan. 9, 2023. The 4th ID MCP-OD mission is to integrate with Active Component Division Headquarters and augment staff personnel to increase the capability of simultaneous mission execution, extended operations, and/or support the forward deployment of the Division HQ.
Col. Pat Kaune relinquished command of Fort Knox Garrison to Col. CJ King during a ceremony held at Fort Knox's Waybur Theater July 26.
Vincent Grewatz, director of U.S. Army Installation Management Command -- Training, presided over the ceremony and began his remarks by reminding the crowd of the importance of quality leadership to the Army's mission.
"Leaders are key to the success of building that readiness and projecting power," Grewatz said. "The Army does not train its officers to be garrison commanders, but it does develop leaders who are caring, innovative and motivated to win. Col. Kaune is proof."
Grewatz praised Kaune and the Fort Knox Garrison team for their role in providing quality base operations services during a time of transition and reduced resources. He went on to say that further success will be built on that foundation.
"The greatest legacy of this amazing command team are the people and partnerships they've built and bequeath to their successors."Grewatz said.
Over the last two years, Kaune oversaw and led a multitude of installation efforts, to include housing improvements, the post's yearlong centennial activities and a successful demonstration of powering the post exclusively with internally-generated energy -- a first for a military installation.
Under his watch, Fort Knox was also one of just five military communities to be named a Great American Defense Community by the Association of Defense Communities. The post was one of two installations to earn an honorable mention in the 2018 Army Communities of Excellence competition as well.
Kaune thanked his team and lauded them for the Garrison's successes.
"This has been an extraordinary team and staff -- the best team I've played on," Kaune said. "Your professionalism and willingness to go to any length to take care of Soldiers' Families, [Department of the Army] civilians and retirees inspired me.
Kaune added that with the installation's capacity and capability, along with the people that comprise the greater Fort Knox community, "We are able to do anything the Army decides us to be, needs us to be or wants us to be. We are just that good."
Grewatz said solid leadership is key to getting the most out of a good team and that King was selected to do just that.
"Col. King brings extensive experience to his new position, but let me be clear, nothing he has ever done will be anything like the mission on which he is about to embark," Grewatz told the crowd, before directing a message specifically to King.
"Hold fast to your branch and technical training, CJ They will again be valuable to you … one day, … but they are not why you are here," Grewatz said. "No, you have distinguished yourself by your leadership, your integrity, your organizational and managerial skills, your flexibility and creativity. Above all, your care and compassion for our Soldiers and Families are why you are here, … [and] these are all branch immaterial."
Kaune reinforced Grewatz's sentiment during his own remarks.
"I knew that CJ was the right leader at the right time for this installation, and that the Army couldn't have selected a better officer," said Kaune. "Even after the team shared everything about the position -- he still wanted the job."
King, who comes to Fort Knox from the Pentagon where he served as manager of the Army's Colonel Officers Management Office, thanked those in attendance and conveyed his anticipation of starting his new command.
"After I was selected to command at the company level, a senior Infantry captain who I had come to respect told me, 'Remember, command at any level in this Army is a privilege, and it should be treated that way … every single day is an absolute privilege.' Thank you for the privilege to lead this extraordinary team of elite professionals.
"I look forward to both leading and working alongside members of this team in the months to come."
Kaune will be reporting for a joint assignment in the intelligence community.
U.S. Army Reserve’s 8-229th Assault Helicopter Battalion and officers from the Louisville Metro Police Department support a helocast exercise for U.S. Army Cadet Command Soldiers, Fort Knox, Ky., Sept. 17, 2024. The mission aimed to strengthen the partnership between local law enforcement and U.S. Army Cadet Command. (U.S. Army photo by Kyle Crawford)
On this shoot I borrowed a Lancaster bomber body and added a crew to make some images based on a 1944 air raid in Europe
Col. Pat Kaune relinquished command of Fort Knox Garrison to Col. CJ King during a ceremony held at Fort Knox's Waybur Theater July 26.
Vincent Grewatz, director of U.S. Army Installation Management Command -- Training, presided over the ceremony and began his remarks by reminding the crowd of the importance of quality leadership to the Army's mission.
"Leaders are key to the success of building that readiness and projecting power," Grewatz said. "The Army does not train its officers to be garrison commanders, but it does develop leaders who are caring, innovative and motivated to win. Col. Kaune is proof."
Grewatz praised Kaune and the Fort Knox Garrison team for their role in providing quality base operations services during a time of transition and reduced resources. He went on to say that further success will be built on that foundation.
"The greatest legacy of this amazing command team are the people and partnerships they've built and bequeath to their successors."Grewatz said.
Over the last two years, Kaune oversaw and led a multitude of installation efforts, to include housing improvements, the post's yearlong centennial activities and a successful demonstration of powering the post exclusively with internally-generated energy -- a first for a military installation.
Under his watch, Fort Knox was also one of just five military communities to be named a Great American Defense Community by the Association of Defense Communities. The post was one of two installations to earn an honorable mention in the 2018 Army Communities of Excellence competition as well.
Kaune thanked his team and lauded them for the Garrison's successes.
"This has been an extraordinary team and staff -- the best team I've played on," Kaune said. "Your professionalism and willingness to go to any length to take care of Soldiers' Families, [Department of the Army] civilians and retirees inspired me.
Kaune added that with the installation's capacity and capability, along with the people that comprise the greater Fort Knox community, "We are able to do anything the Army decides us to be, needs us to be or wants us to be. We are just that good."
Grewatz said solid leadership is key to getting the most out of a good team and that King was selected to do just that.
"Col. King brings extensive experience to his new position, but let me be clear, nothing he has ever done will be anything like the mission on which he is about to embark," Grewatz told the crowd, before directing a message specifically to King.
"Hold fast to your branch and technical training, CJ They will again be valuable to you … one day, … but they are not why you are here," Grewatz said. "No, you have distinguished yourself by your leadership, your integrity, your organizational and managerial skills, your flexibility and creativity. Above all, your care and compassion for our Soldiers and Families are why you are here, … [and] these are all branch immaterial."
Kaune reinforced Grewatz's sentiment during his own remarks.
"I knew that CJ was the right leader at the right time for this installation, and that the Army couldn't have selected a better officer," said Kaune. "Even after the team shared everything about the position -- he still wanted the job."
King, who comes to Fort Knox from the Pentagon where he served as manager of the Army's Colonel Officers Management Office, thanked those in attendance and conveyed his anticipation of starting his new command.
"After I was selected to command at the company level, a senior Infantry captain who I had come to respect told me, 'Remember, command at any level in this Army is a privilege, and it should be treated that way … every single day is an absolute privilege.' Thank you for the privilege to lead this extraordinary team of elite professionals.
"I look forward to both leading and working alongside members of this team in the months to come."
Kaune will be reporting for a joint assignment in the intelligence community.
Command of the 111th Military Intelligence Brigade was passed from Col. Scott Fitzgerald to Col. Loren Traugutt in a COVID-19 modified ceremony held in Hangar 3 on Libby Army Airfield June 19, 2020. Maj. Gen. Laura Potter, commander of the U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence was the reviewing officer. (U.S. Army photo by Tanja Linton)
U.S. Army Reserve’s 8-229th Assault Helicopter Battalion and officers from the Louisville Metro Police Department support a helocast exercise for U.S. Army Cadet Command Soldiers, Fort Knox, Ky., Sept. 17, 2024. The mission aimed to strengthen the partnership between local law enforcement and U.S. Army Cadet Command. (U.S. Army photo by Kyle Crawford)
Command of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Huachuca passed from Col. Jarrod Moreland to Col. John Ives in a ceremony on Brown Parade Field June 16, 2022. Mr. Vincent Grewatz, Installation Management Command Director of Training was the reviewing officer. (U.S Army photo by Tanja Linton)
Soldiers from Honor Guard Company, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) the U.S. Army Special Forces Command in a John F. Kennedy [JFK] wreath laying ceremony, Oct. 18, at the JFK grave site in Arlington National Cemetery, Va. The Old Guard conducts memorial affairs to honor our fallen comrades, and ceremonies and special events to represent the Army.
Navy Command Master Chief Mario Rivers, Defense Commissary Agency, gives remarks during the FedsWISH Walk and summer closeout celebration on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at the USDA Headquarters, Washington D.C. The event was held to close out the last week of the Feds Feed Families summer campaign with an annual walk to end hunger, improve nutrition and encourage physical activity. (USDA Photo by Paul Sale)
Service members attended a memorial ceremony for Command Sgt. Maj. Richard P. Miller, from 4th Brigade, 98th Training Division and hailing from Buffalo, N.Y, at Solider's Chapel at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst April 5. Miller, who served as the Command Sgt. Maj. for Regional Training Center East last year, died on March 28 in Irving, N.Y. and was laid to rest in Buffalo, N.Y. on April 3.
(Official US Air Force photo/2nd Lt. David J. Murphy)
Cpt. William Cunningham relinquishes command of the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade to Cpt. Kevin Tippens during a change of command ceremony on Wheeler Army Airfield May 2.
Oklahoma National Guard Headquaters Company holds change of command ceremony at Joint Force Headquarters in Oklahoma City, Sept. 18, 2021. The unit bids farewell to Maj. Brenda Alfaro and welcomes Maj. Michael Evans as their new incoming commander.
Lt. Col. Robert E. Lee Magee relinquished command of 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment "Vanguards" in a Change of Command ceremony Friday, June 20. Lt. Col. Andy Sanchez assumed command during the ceremony. Magee led the battalion through a decisive action rotation at the National Training Center and multiple deployments to Africa, including a six-month term as the East African Response Force in the Horn of Africa. (Sgt. Daniel Stoutamire, 2nd ABCT PAO)
Blood Command @ "Vans Warped" tour Saturday, Day One - Alexandra Palace, London, United Kingdom
Date: 16 November 2013
Command of the U.S. Army Information Systems Engineering Command passed from Col. Nicole Morris to Col. Osvaldo Ortiz in a ceremony July 12, 2019 on Brown Parade Field. Maj. Gen. Mitchell Kilgo, commanding general of the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command, hosted the ceremony. ISEC provides world class communications and logistics support to enable readiness to warfighters as the C4ISR materiel integrator for the Army. (U.S. Army photo by Tanja Linton)