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After four years, Nebraska State Command Sgt. Maj. Marty Baker relinquished responsibility Aug. 10, 2019, to Command Sgt. Maj. Scott Hansen during a ceremony at the Joint Force Headquarters in Lincoln. Baker was sworn in as the eighth State Command Sergeant Major in August 2015, after holding a variety of leadership positions throughout his career, including four previous command sergeant major assignments. His insight and advice on enlisted personnel related matters, training, and quality of life have been valuable to the success of the Nebraska National Guard. Following the change of responsibility, Baker celebrated his retirement from the Nebraska National Guard after more than 39 years of military service. (Nebraska National Guard photo by Spc. Lisa Crawford)
2024 Change of Command Ceremony – Commander, 5th Canadian Division
In a ceremony held on June 22, 2024 at Royal Artillery Park in Halifax, N.S., Brigadier-General Stéphane Masson relinquished command of 5th Canadian Division to incoming Commander, Brigadier-General Mark Parsons.
The ceremony also included the appointment of Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) Mario Grondin to Division Sergeant Major (DSM), assuming the role from outgoing DSM Chief Warrant Officer Mark von Kalben.
Photo by: Corporal Brian D. Watters
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Cérémonie de passation de commandement de 2024 – Commandant de la 5e Division du Canada
Lors d’une cérémonie tenue le 22 juin 2024 au Royal Artillery Park à Halifax, en Nouvelle-Écosse, le brigadier-général Stéphane Masson a cédé le commandement de la 5e Division du Canada au nouveau commandant, le brigadier-général Mark Parsons.
Durant la cérémonie, l’adjudant-chef (Adjuc) Mario Grondin a également été nommé sergent-major de la Division (SMD), prenant ainsi la relève de l’Adjuc Mark von Kalben, SMD sortant.
Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security Chairman Candice Miller (R-MI) meets with U.S. Coast Guard Commandant, Admiral Robert J. Papp, Jr. prior to a hearing entitled "Securing the Nation’s Ports and Maritime Border — A Review of the Coast Guard Post 9/11 Homeland Security Missions."
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U.S. Army Maj. Eddie Gonzalez relinquished command of B Troop, 4th U.S. Cavalry Regiment (Memorial) to U.S. Marine Corps Capt. John Walton in a ceremony on Brown Parade Field, Jan. 7, 2022. (U.S. Army photo by Tanja Linton)
U.S. Army Maj. Eddie Gonzalez relinquished command of B Troop, 4th U.S. Cavalry Regiment (Memorial) to U.S. Marine Corps Capt. John Walton in a ceremony on Brown Parade Field, Jan. 7, 2022. (U.S. Army photo by Tanja Linton)
New York National Guard Soldiers stands in formation during a change of command ceremony at Camp Smith, Cortlandt Manor, N.Y., Oct. 19, 2024. The 53rd Troop Command hosted a change of command ceremony for Brig. Gen. Isabela Smith the new incoming commander of the 53rd Troop Command. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Jean Sanon)
Army Col. Jason Penn assumed command of the 75th Troop Command from Col. Timothy Starke during a change of command ceremony at the Bowman Field Readiness Center in Louisville, Ky., Apr. 30, 2023.
As commander of the 75th Troop command, Penn will be responsible for overseeing the 1-149th Infantry, 1792nd CCSB 101st Main Command Post-Operational Detachment, 41ST Civil Support Team, 20th Military Intelligence, 1163rd Medical Company Area Support and the 175th Cyber protection Team
(U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st. Class Benjamin Crane)
Lt. Governor Rutherford attends Retirement of Command Sergeant Major Thomas Beyard Senior Enlisted Leader Maryland National Guard by Anthony DePanise at 5600 Rue Saint Lo Drive, Reisterstown, Maryland 21136
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An early morning Structure Fire for the Colorado Springs Fire Dept. Originally noticed by a delivery man around 8 A.M., this deep seated fire grew to a Third Alarm. Extensive overhaul was done to ensure this building fire is extinguished.
Flag detail at the AMC headquarters flag staff. U.S. Army photo by Cherish Washington AMC Public Affairs.
Col. James C. Markert assumes command of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), from Col. David P. Anders in a ceremony, June 19, on Summerall Field, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va.
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U.S. Army Reserve Command bid farewell to its seventh commanding general, Lt. Gen. Jeffrey W. Talley, during a relinquishment of command ceremony held outside Marshall Hall at Fort Bragg, N.C. on Jun. 1.
Talley and his wife Linda leave U.S. Army Reserve Command after his four years of exemplary leadership as commanding general and as Chief of the Army Reserve which began in June of 2012.
Photo taken by Maj. Angel Wallace, U.S. Army Reserve
Lt. Gen. Daniel L. Karbler, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command’s commanding general, relinquishes command of SMDC and Joint Functional Component Command for Integrated Missile Defense to Lt. Gen. Sean A. Gainey Jan. 9, 2024, at the Von Braun III auditorium at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. Following the ceremony, Karbler retired with more than 36 years of military service. (U.S. Army photo by Ayumi Davis)
Col. Gregory R. Bodenstein assumes command of the 37 TRG from Col. John T. Goodson during a Change of Command ceremony on July 19. 2024, JBSA-Lackland, Texas (U.S. Air Force Photo By Jonathan Cotto)
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)
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 1st Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) is transferred from Lieutenant Colonel Robert Forte to Lieutenant Brandon Robbins on Summerall Field, Fort Myer, Virginia on June 4, 2010.
Soldiers and civilians stationed at U.S. Army Garrison Vicenza received training in using Army Battle Command systems at a special training session in Decemeber. The training preps personnel to work with more than 16 battle command systems used by the Army. See The Out look newspaper at the US Army Garrison Vicenza web site at www.usag.vicenza.army.mil/sites/local/
Command Sgt. Maj. Gregory Nowak, senior enlisted advisor, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), and Command Sgt. Maj. John Kolodgy, 2nd Battalion , 501st Aviation Regiment, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Armored Division discuss helicopter capabilities for troop and equipment transportation in support of Operation United Assistance at Spriggs Airfield in Monrovia, Liberia Dec. 8th 2014.
Incoming Multinational Brigade Latvia Headquarters and Signals Squadron Commanding Officer, Major Benjamin Clarke, addresses members of his unit on the occasion of their Transfer of Command Authority parade at Adazi Military Base, Latvia, 17 June 2025.
Photo Credit: Master Corporal Simon Arcand, NATO Multinational Brigade Latvia Imagery Technician.
The 518th Sustainment Brigade says farewell to the out going commander, Col. Swanson and welcomes incoming commander, Col. Hagenbeck. Brig. Gen. Deborah L. Kotulich, commanding general, 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) was the guest speaker during the chain of command ceremony in Knightdale, N.C. May 21, 2017
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)