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Blackanthem Military News
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Mar 19, 2010 - 6:16:21 PM |
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Blackanthem Military News
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| Eager to head back home after a successful tour in Ramadi, Iraq, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 158th Field Artillery, stand in formation during the transfer of authority ceremony July 31 aboard Camp Ramadi, as the battalion turns over command to 3rd Battalion, 157th Field Artillery, Colorado Army National Guard, 115th Fires Brigade. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Liesl Marelli) |
CAMP RAMADI, Iraq - Oklahoma Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 158th Field Artillery, handed over command to Colorado Army National Guard's 3rd Battalion, 157th Field Artillery, in a transfer of authority ceremony July 31 here.
As part of the ceremony, the outgoing unit commander and command sergeant major “case” their battalion colors and the incoming command unveils their colors.
Lt. Col. Al Morris and Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Koob approached the color guard, removed the casing on the 3-157th FA's battalion colors and unmasked the flag together.
The 3-157th FA colors remain unveiled for the duration of the deployment.
This ceremony symbolizes the transfer of authority for 3-157th FA. Upon completion of its service to Multi National Forces-West, 1-158th FA prepares to redeploy to the United States after a successful year in Ramadi in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Leading to this moment was the right- and left-seat ride with the 1-158th FA. Before authority is transferred from the outgoing to incoming command, Soldiers at all levels of the organization meet with their counterpart to review what their mission is for their deployment. From the command staff down to the squad level, every Soldier interacted with the outgoing unit to ensure they understood the parameters of their obligations during the tour.
Everything 3-157th FA has done from Fort Carson to Fort Hood to Camp Buehring and Camp Ramadi has prepared them for this moment.
From at the culmination of the ceremony, 3-157th FA is solely responsible for their missions until they too are released to an incoming unit.
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| A blend of Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 158th Field Artillery, Oklahoma Army National Guard, and 3rd Battalion, 157th Field Artillery, Colorado Army National Guard present the colors during a Transfer of Authority ceremony July 31 aboard Camp Ramadi, Iraq. The 1-158th FA is scheduled to return back home within a few days following the TOA. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Liesl Marelli) |
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| Headquarters and Headquarters Battery; Battery A; Battery B; and 188th Forward Support Company, 3rd Battalion, 157th Field Artillery, Colorado Army National Guard, 115th Fires Brigade, stand eager and ready to assume full responsibility from the outgoing unit July 31 aboard Camp Ramadi, Iraq, during the transfer of authority ceremony with the outgoing battalion, 1st Battalion, 158th Field Artillery, Oklahoma Army National Guard. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Liesl Marelli) |
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| Lt. Col. Gregory Lankford, commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 158th Field Artillery, Oklahoma National Guard (left) prepares to turn over command to Lt. Col. Al Morris, commanding officer of 3rd Battalion, 157th Field Artillery, Colorado Army National Guard, during the transfer of authority ceremony July 31 aboard Camp Ramadi, Iraq. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Liesl Marelli) |
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| Lt. Col. Gregory Lankford (left), battalion commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Jimmy Venable (right), battalion command sergeant major, case 1st Battalion, 158th Field Artillery's colors during the transfer of authority ceremony July 31 in Ramadi, Iraq. Casing the colors symbolizes the battalion relinquishing their command as they prepare to redeploy to the United States after a successful year in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Liesl Marelli) |
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| Command Sgt. Major Michael Koob (left), battalion command sergeant major, and Lt. Col. Al Morris (right), battalion commander, unveil the 3rd Battalion, 157th Field Artillery colors, which will be displayed in the battalion area for the duration of the deployment. Upon completion of its service to Multi-National Forces West, 1st Battalion, 158th Field Artillery transfers authority to 3-157 FA as the Oklahoma-based battalion prepares to redeploy to the United States after a successful year in Ramadi in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Liesl Marelli) |
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