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    Headquarters and Headquarters Company Change of Command [Image 9 of 21]

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    Headquarters and Headquarters Company Change of Command

    MARYLAND, UNITED STATES

    04.07.2026

    Photo by Abigail Carey 

    Fort George G. Meade Public Affairs

    Garrison leadership takes a group photo after the Change of Command Ceremony: Operations Officer Maj. Justin Dupree, Director of Emergency Services Maj. Joseph Smith, Headquarters Command Battalion Lt. Col. Jeremy Yama, HHC Commander Capt. Michael Merritt, former HHC Commander Capt. Prateek Thapa, Garrison Commander Col. Yolanda Gore, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Richard Moore and HHC 1st Sgt. David King.

    On Apr. 7, 2026, the Fort George G. Meade Headquarters and Headquarters Company held a change of command ceremony. Capt. Prateek Thapa passed the company guidon to Capt. Michael Merritt.

    The Headquarters and Headquarters Company provides training and logistical support to the Headquarters Command Battalion, Defense Media Activity, Defense Information School, Defense Information Systems Agency, Defense Courier Service and the garrison staff to ensure readiness of garrison Soldiers; provide Military Funeral Honors support to the five-state region; on order prepares to meet crisis, contingencies and events in support of Fort Meade and the Military District of Washington.

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    Date Taken: 04.07.2026
    Date Posted: 05.22.2026 15:48
    Photo ID: 9691715
    VIRIN: 260407-A-KH314-3438
    Resolution: 4433x2955
    Size: 4.4 MB
    Location: MARYLAND, US

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