U.S Army Col. Werner Barden, the outgoing brigade commander of 1st Medical Brigade, receives the Legion of Merit from Brig. Gen. Geoff Van Epps, the Commanding General of Maneuver for III Armored Corps, during a change of leadership ceremony, May 29, 2026 on Fort Hood, Texas. A change of leadership ceremony is a formal military tradition that marks the official transfer of authority and responsibility from one noncommissioned officer and commanding officer to another, highlighting the continuity of leadership and mission. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Kemarvo Smith)
| Date Taken: | 05.29.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.01.2026 17:04 |
| Photo ID: | 9715247 |
| VIRIN: | 260529-A-XT168-1013 |
| Resolution: | 6227x4151 |
| Size: | 11.14 MB |
| Location: | FORT HOOD, TEXAS, US |
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