NORMAN, Oklahoma - Maj. Andrew Ballenger of Norman, Okla., incoming commander of the 1st Battalion, 179 Infantry, addresses his troops as he assumes command during a change of command ceremony, July 22nd.
(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Shanna Harrison, 45th IBCT Public Affairs)
Tags: Norman Oklahoma 45 IBCT 45th IBCT 45TH Infantry Brigade Combat Team military soldiers soldier Armed Forces Reserve Center Co. A Co. B Co. C Co. D Co. E Col. Kinchen COL Van Kinchen LTC Matthew Harsha Lt. Col. Matthew Harsha CSM Earnest Robertson Command Sgt. Maj. Earnest Robertson CSM Gordon Carlin Command Sgt. Maj. Gordon Carlin Maj. Andrew Ballenger Outgoing Incoming Commander United States
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NORMAN, Oklahoma - Command Sgt. Maj. Earnest Robertson of Bray, Okla., outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. of the 1st Battalion, 179 Infantry, prepares to pass the guideon (flag) to Lt. Col. Matthew Harsha of Oklahoma City, Okla., outgoing commander, in order to beging the ceremony symbolizing the passing of responsibility during a change of command ceremony, July 22nd.
(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Shanna Harrison, 45th IBCT Public Affairs)
Tags: Norman Oklahoma 45 IBCT 45th IBCT 45TH Infantry Brigade Combat Team military soldiers soldier Armed Forces Reserve Center Co. A Co. B Co. C Co. D Co. E Col. Kinchen COL Van Kinchen LTC Matthew Harsha Lt. Col. Matthew Harsha CSM Earnest Robertson Command Sgt. Maj. Earnest Robertson CSM Gordon Carlin Command Sgt. Maj. Gordon Carlin Maj. Andrew Ballenger Outgoing Incoming Commander United States
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NORMAN, Okla. - Lt. Col. Matthew Harsha of Oklahoma City, Okla., outgoing commander of the 1st Battalion, 179 Infantry, passes the guideon to Col. Van Kinchen, commander of the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team in order to signify relinquishing command of the battalion at a change of command ceremony, July 22nd.
(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Shanna Harrison, 45th IBCT Public Affairs)
Tags: Norman Oklahoma 45 IBCT 45th IBCT 45TH Infantry Brigade Combat Team military soldiers soldier Armed Forces Reserve Center Co. A Co. B Co. C Co. D Co. E Col. Kinchen COL Van Kinchen LTC Matthew Harsha Lt. Col. Matthew Harsha CSM Earnest Robertson Command Sgt. Maj. Earnest Robertson CSM Gordon Carlin Command Sgt. Maj. Gordon Carlin Maj. Andrew Ballenger Outgoing Incoming Commander United States
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NORMAN, Okla. - Maj. Andrew Ballenger of Norman, Okla., incoming commander of the 1st Battalion, 179 Infantry, receives the guideon (flag) to signify taking the responsibility of the battalion during a change of command ceremony, July 22nd.
(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Shanna Harrison, 45th IBCT Public Affairs)
Tags: Norman Oklahoma 45 IBCT 45th IBCT 45TH Infantry Brigade Combat Team military soldiers soldier Armed Forces Reserve Center Co. A Co. B Co. C Co. D Co. E Col. Kinchen COL Van Kinchen LTC Matthew Harsha Lt. Col. Matthew Harsha CSM Earnest Robertson Command Sgt. Maj. Earnest Robertson CSM Gordon Carlin Command Sgt. Maj. Gordon Carlin Maj. Andrew Ballenger Outgoing Incoming Commander United States
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NORMAN, Oklahoma - Troops of the 1st Battalion, 179 Infantry prepare for a change of command ceremony, July 22nd.
(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Shanna Harrison, 45th IBCT Public Affairs)
Tags: Norman Oklahoma 45 IBCT 45th IBCT 45TH Infantry Brigade Combat Team military soldiers soldier Armed Forces Reserve Center Co. A Co. B Co. C Co. D Co. E Col. Kinchen COL Van Kinchen LTC Matthew Harsha Lt. Col. Matthew Harsha CSM Earnest Robertson Command Sgt. Maj. Earnest Robertson CSM Gordon Carlin Command Sgt. Maj. Gordon Carlin Maj. Andrew Ballenger Outgoing Incoming Commander United States
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