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RALEIGH, N.C. – Soldiers with the 60th Troop Command, headquartered in Raleigh, took part in a change-of-command ceremony June 1 at the Claude T. Bowers Military Center, during which Col. R. Allen Boyette relinquished control of the brigade to Col. Danny Mills.
The 60th Troop Command is one of the North Carolina Army National Guard’s six brigade-level formations.
“Colonel Boyette’s commitment is now my commitment,” Mills said during the ceremony. “I am devoted to building on the legacy left to me at 60th Troop Command. We will support our personnel; provide them with training so that can effectively defeat tyranny and terrorism, and bring calm to chaos here and abroad.”
North Carolina Air National Guard Brig. Gen. Tony McMillan, the state’s Assistant Adjutant General of Domestic Operations, presided over the ceremony, which also featured the 440th Army Band, one of Troop Command’s 11 subordinate units.
Following military tradition, the passing of the brigade colors represented the transfer of command authority and responsibility of the 60th Troop Command from Boyette to Mills, with the act performed in front of the brigade’s Soldiers so that they could welcome their new leader and wish the outgoing commander luck in his new position.
“I am truly excited to accept this new challenge and look forward to working with all personnel in Troop Command,” Mills added. “I was fortunate enough to have worked with the 60th Troop staff during the Democratic National Convention last year. It was truly awe-inspiring to work with such professionals.”
In the summer of 2012, members of the 60th Troop Command headquarters played a major role in supporting the North Carolina National Guard’s preparations to support civil authorities in the event of an emergency during the DNC, a national special-security event held in Charlotte. Mills joined the effort to serve as a liaison and subject-matter expert for National Guard and active-duty emergency-response elements; Boyette served as the joint task force’s National Guard deputy commanding general.
“The last three and a half years have been fast-paced and exciting,” Boyette said. “One of my goals has been to add synergy and support each of our diverse units in Troop Command, and I believe we accomplished that in many different ways.”
“It has been one of the best assignments and most rewarding of my military career,” Boyette said, pointing out that both his grandfathers served in World War I with 60th Troop Command’s predecessor in military historical lineage, the 30th Infantry Division.
After the passing of the colors, McMillan spoke briefly about Boyette’s leadership, then he and Command Sgt. Maj. Ernest Bouton, the 60th Troop Command’s senior noncommissioned officer, presented Boyette with a plaque of appreciation for his three and a half years of command.
In honor of the sacrifices and dedication that family members must make, yellow roses were presented to the incoming commander’s wife, Tricia Mills.
“To my wife, Tricia, our children, and my extended family and friends, who once again demonstrate their support and dedication by being here today, thank you all,” added Mills.
In 2001, Mills was assigned to the 42nd Civil Support Team as the Deputy Commander until 2004. After completing the Command and General Staff Officer Course and AGR program in 2005, he became the Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence. Upon leaving that position, he returned to the 42nd CST as the commander.
Boyette will be using his 25 years of military service to lead in his new position at the North Carolina National Guard Joint Force Headquarters in the CFMO section.
“My time in Troop Command draws to an end,” Boyette said to close his remarks. “I will never forget the many missions that we accomplished and the truly professional Soldiers and leaders that I had the opportunity to work with here. Thank you.”
The 60th Troop Command is comprised of an assortment of units, all with distinct missions and purposes, making it the most diverse brigade in the North Carolina National Guard. Its units include the 42nd CST; 5th Bn., 113th Field Artillery Regiment; NCNG Recruiting and Retention Bn.; B Company, 3rd Bn. and B Company, 1st Bn. of 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne); NCNG Medical Detachment; 130th Military History Detachment; 1132nd Military Police Company; 514th Military Police Company; 382nd Public Affairs Detachment; and 440th Army Band.
| Date Taken: | 06.01.2013 |
| Date Posted: | 07.10.2013 12:14 |
| Story ID: | 109976 |
| Location: | RALEIGH, NC, US |
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