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SPARTANBURG, S.C. - The South Carolina Army National Guard, 228th Theater Tactical Signal Brigade conducted a change of command ceremony at the University Readiness Center in Spartanburg, South Carolina, June 13, to recognize the outgoing commander, Col. Wallace Hall, and welcome the incoming commander, Col. David Jenkins.
The purpose of the change of command ceremony is to pass the command and control of the unit from the previous commander to the new. The passing of the unit colors signifies that the organization is more important than one individual and that even though the commander may change, the organization remains constant and continuity will remain.
Maj. Gen. Robert E. Livingston Jr., the adjutant general of South Carolina, presided over the ceremony and praised Hall’s service as the commander of the brigade.
“Col. Hall, tremendous job. You took the brigade and raised the strength, raised the proficiency, sent Soldiers to war, brought Soldiers home from war…you started accepting the cyber mission…You’ve set this brigade up for tremendous success,” said Livingston.
Livingston also provided insight for Jenkins as the incoming commander.
“You’re taking this brigade, a high performing brigade that has performed well in combat, performed well in state operations, ice storms, all those other things, exercises, Vigilant Guard. They’re ready for you and I know you’re ready for them. I know you’re up to the task…Good luck and you will do well,” said Livingston.
Hall, who has served in many roles within the 228th TTSB, provided his final remarks to the men and women of the brigade and encouraged them on their future endeavors.
“Soldiers of the 228th, my experience with you guys goes way beyond 3 years, a lot of memories…you guys are the foundation of all that happens,” said Hall. “You have more challenges ahead of you. I’d like to call them opportunities because I know you will get them done…you guys will accept them, you will take them on and you will get them done. I hate that I will miss that, but I will let you know that I will be there in spirit.”
As the incoming commander of the brigade, Jenkins acknowledged the achievements of his predecessor and expressed his expectations for the future of the unit.
“The unit has performed admirably under your leadership and is well positioned for a future of success. Building upon your accomplishments, I’m confident we will advance the mission readiness of the brigade and continue to build on its legacy,” said Jenkins. “To the Soldiers and families of the 228th Signal Brigade, you have my personal commitment to uphold the great traditions of this brigade and to advance its mission readiness and its legacy to the next level. We will train hard, remain true to our ideals and stand ready always.”
Jenkins was born in St. Stephens, South Carolina and is a current resident of Lexington, Ky. He has served in the South Carolina Army National Guard since earning his commission in 1990. Hall is an Abbeville, South Carolina, native and will retire from the South Carolina Army National Guard with more than 30 years of dedicated service to the state and nation.
The 228th Theater Tactical Signal Brigade is a highly experienced, professional unit that provides communications support to units throughout the state and around the world. Soldiers from the 228th TTSB have deployed in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. The 228th TTSB is the largest theater tactical signal brigade of the U.S. military’s reserve component.
“Men and women of the 228th, you have been privileged to serve with a great commander, Col. Hall… and I ask you to support Col. Jenkins, a great leader and a leader you know, I ask that you support him as well as you have Col. Hall,” concluded Livingston.
Signal ready, Signal strong.
| Date Taken: | 06.13.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 06.14.2015 12:17 |
| Story ID: | 166602 |
| Location: | SPARTANBURG, SC, US |
| Hometown: | ABBEVILLE, SC, US |
| Hometown: | LEXINGTON, KY, US |
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