Photo By Spc. Michael Pfaff | Col. Charles T. Jones, commander of the 149th BCT, unfolds the 149th's colors...... read more read more
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TIKRIT, Iraq (June 1, 2006) " Soldiers from the 501st Special Troops Battalion, 101st Airborne Division folded up their colors today and let the 149th Brigade Combat Team, a Kentucky Army National Guard unit, unfold theirs during a transfer of authority ceremony.
The transfer of authority to the 149th BCT comes after a two week relief-in-place transitioning period, designed to allow the leaving unit to show the incoming unit how they've been conducting operations.
During the ceremony, Col. Charles T. Jones, commander of the 149th BCT, iterated his appreciation for the 501st STB's help during the relief-in-place process.
"I've done this a long time, and I've never been greeted with more open arms," he said.
This will be the first combat assignment for the 149th BCT since World War II. The 149th BCT's mission will be to provide command of the garrison at Contingency Operating Base Speicher.
Jones said the 149th BCT's mission is to "provide better support and a secure environment for the United States Army Soldiers who are conducting war outside."
The 149th BCT will be attached to the 101st Airborne Division's Task Force Band of Brothers and continue to command the garrison at Contingency Operating Base Speicher after the 101st Airborne Division leaves.
| Date Taken: | 06.09.2006 |
| Date Posted: | 06.09.2006 11:36 |
| Story ID: | 6749 |
| Location: | TIKRIT, IQ |
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