Garrison Commander Col. Yolanda Gore takes a photo with current HHC Commander Capt. Michael Merritt and former HHC Commander Capt. Prateek Thapa after the Change of Command Ceremony.
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.
| Date Taken: | 04.07.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.22.2026 15:48 |
| Photo ID: | 9691729 |
| VIRIN: | 260407-A-KH314-2191 |
| Resolution: | 4010x2673 |
| Size: | 3.23 MB |
| Location: | MARYLAND, US |
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