Lt. Col. Russel Smith, former Commander of the 709th Military Police Battalion, 18th Military Police Brigade, passes the guideon of the 709th MP Battalion to Lt. Col. Francisco Cortez, Commander of the 18th Military Police Brigade, during a Change of Command Ceremony in Tower Barracks, Germany on May 1, 2026. The tradition of passing of the colors marks the final official act of the outgoing commander and first official act of the incoming unit commander. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael Bradle).
| Date Taken: | 04.30.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.07.2026 07:31 |
| Photo ID: | 9668326 |
| VIRIN: | 260430-A-RN631-3819 |
| Resolution: | 7818x5212 |
| Size: | 6.26 MB |
| Location: | GRAFENWHOER, BAYERN, DE |
| Web Views: | 7 |
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