By Staff Sgt. Beth Del Vecchio
Combined Security Transition Command - Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan – Army Col. Thomas O'Donovan accepted command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Afghanistan Engineer District during a change of command ceremony, July 7, at the Afghanistan Engineer District in Kabul, Afghanistan.
O'Donovan, deployed from USACE Portland District, takes command of the AED from Col. Miroslav Kurka, who was deployed from USACE Tulsa District.
After the invocation and presentation of colors, the 82nd Airborne Division Band played the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and U.S. National Anthems.
Honoring tradition, a guidon featuring the unit's colors was passed from Kurka to O'Donovan through Maj. Gen. Robert Cone, Combined Security Transition Command - Afghanistan commanding general, to symbolize the change of command.
Following the passing of the guidon, Cone, Kurka and O'Donovan spoke.
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