3rd BCT welcomes five battalion commanders

Photo By Sgt. 1st Class Brandon Banzhaf | Lt. Col. Robert Hensley (left), outgoing commander, 2nd Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, and Col. David Lesperance (middle), commander, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, and Lt. Col. Ryan McCormack (right), incoming commander for the 2-82 FA, stand in front of the battalion during a change of command ceremony May 30, on Fort Hood, Texas. During the ceremony, Hensley passed the battalion’s colors to Lesperance, thereby relinquishing his responsibilities and authority. Lesperance, in return, passed the colors to McCormack, charging him with the same responsibilities and authority. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Brandon Banzhaf, 3rd BCT PAO, 1st Cav. Div.)  

FORT HOOD, TX, UNITED STATES

06.05.2014

Story by Sgt. Brandon Banzhaf 

3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division

Fort Hood, Texas – In ceremony after ceremony, a wave of Stetsons filled the bleachers, with the wearers gazing at the large formations in front of them.

Outgoing battalion commanders talked about their most favorable memories and the lessons learned during their command, with the occasional tip for their successors.

Incoming commanders expressed their determination to ensure their units flourish during their time commanding.

The 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, had five out of seven battalions receiving new commanders from May 28 to 30 on Fort Hood, Texas.

Taking the reins of their respective battalions are:

Lt. Col. Steven Erickson - 215th Brigade Support Battalion
Lt. Col. Elliot Rogers – 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment
Lt. Col. Ryan McCormack – 2nd Battalion, 82nd FA Regiment
Lt. Col. Michael Parson – 3rd Brigade Engineer Battalion
Lt. Col. Andrew Watson – 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment

• Date Taken: 06.05.2014
• Date Posted: 06.05.2014 15:36
• Story ID: 132200
• Location: FORT HOOD, TX, US