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Command Sgt. Maj. Daniel Jennings, the senior enlisted adviser for the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) and a Big Rock, Tenn., native, and Col. Jeffrey H. Holmes, the commander of the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment and a Murfreesboro, Tenn., native, case the brigade colors during a transfer of authority ceremony March 12 at Contingency Operating Base Taji, Iraq. The 278th ACR out of Knoxville, Tenn., replaced the 155th Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 13th ESC out of Tupelo, Miss.
CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE TAJI, Iraq - The 155th Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) handed its mission over to the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, 13th ESC, during a transfer of authority ceremony March 12 at Contingency Operating Base Taji, Iraq.
The ceremony marked the end of a year-long deployment for the 155th HBCT headquartered in Tupelo, Miss., and the beginning for the 278th ACR out of Knoxville, Tenn.
Col. Knowles Atchison, deputy commander of the 13th ESC, addressed the outgoing and incoming Soldiers at the ceremony.
"(The Soldiers of the 155th) have denied the enemy to reign in its own back yard," said Atchison, a Fort Hood, Texas, resident. "You have given United States Forces - Iraq operational flexibility and freedom to maneuver on their own terrain, and you have done so with an unprecedented skill, style ... and deadly precision."
The 155th completed over 5,800 convoy-escort missions and drove more than 500,000 miles during their deployment. The brigade's Soldiers encountered 79 improvised explosive devices and 72 direct-fire incidents while sustaining minimal damage and no major injuries or loss of life.
Atchison said the 155th did an exceptional job during their deployment and Mississippi is anxiously awaiting their return. He also praised the incoming regiment for the experience they bring to the mission.
"I want to welcome the 278th," said Atchison. "Here for their second tour in Iraq, and with over 60% of (them) people who were here before, (you are) a cavalry regiment skilled, trained, experienced and seasoned. You will deny the enemy to reign. You will be the ultimate combat multiplier of the 13th as we provide sustainment all over Iraq. I am proud to serve with you."
Col. William L. Glasgow, the commander of the 155th and a Brookhaven, Miss., native, gave the incoming unit some advice to help them succeed.
"Just remember a couple of important things: enforce the standards, and ... get (Soldiers) from point A to point B safely," said Glasgow. "You (Soldiers) will do a tremendous job. It's going to be different because there is going to be a tremendous withdrawal while you are here."
Col. Jeffrey H. Holmes, the commander of the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment and a Murfreesboro, Tenn., native, said his unit appreciated the warm reception. He said the 155th need not worry about the 278th or their mission, because they had set up the cavalry regiment for success.
"This is a legacy cavalry mission, gentlemen," said Holmes. "The most vulnerable time during a retrograde operation in a counter-insurgency fight, and we are at that point. (With) 3,400 scouts on the routes, we're going to do our mission. We've got Soldiers (whose) entire career is based on a cavalry mission. We've trained 18 months to be here. We're ready."
ADDITIONAL PHOTOS:
Command Sgt. Maj. Daniel Jennings, the senior enlisted adviser for the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) and a Big Rock, Tenn., native, and Col. Jeffrey H. Holmes, the commander of the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment and a Murfreesboro, Tenn., native, case the brigade colors during a transfer of authority ceremony March 12 at Contingency Operating Base Taji, Iraq. The 278th ACR out of Knoxville, Tenn., replaced the 155th Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 13th ESC out of Tupelo, Miss.
Command Sgt. Maj. Glen Davis, the senior enlisted adviser with the 155th Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) and a Fulton, Miss., native, and Col. William L. Glasgow, the commander of the 155th and a Brookhaven, Miss., native, case the brigade's colors, signifying the end of their deployment, during a transfer of authority ceremony March 12 at Contingency Operating Base Taji, Iraq. The 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, 13th ESC out of Knoxville, Tenn, replaced the 155th HBCT.
Command Sgt. Maj. Glen Davis, the senior enlisted adviser with the 155th Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) and a Fulton, Miss., native, and Col. William L. Glasgow, the commander of the 155th and a Brookhaven, Miss., native, case the brigade's colors, signifying the end of their deployment, during a transfer of authority ceremony March 12 at Contingency Operating Base Taji, Iraq. The 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, 13th ESC out of Knoxville, Tenn, replaced the 155th HBCT.
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Debbie Lauber
29 Jun 2010, 11:30
My brother is with the 278th. I love you Anthony. My prayers are with you
and your family and with all the soldiers and those that stand and wait.
ashley johnson
24 May 2010, 12:45
my wonderful husband is with 278th. i cant wait till he is able to come
home.
Gussie Bartell
18 Mar 2010, 23:48
Alison Green is right in there with my own kids and grands when I pray. Her
parents are dear to me. Blessings on all the troops.
Bob Green
18 Mar 2010, 19:31
I'll be looking forward to the day that the 278th gets to come home, my
little sister with them. Hopefully the mission will have been completed
and all of our troops will come home.
Anne Green
18 Mar 2010, 14:11
We have our precious daughter with the 278th. We pray for all our troops.
God be with each and every one. We are so very proud of every man and
woman serving this country. God bless the USA.
Kim Edwards
18 Mar 2010, 10:15
I would like to give my prayers and support for our troops in taji. My
oldest son is there and we pray every day that he is safe and comes home
soon along with all his troop members God bless
