Photo by Pfc. Harrison Walker | U.S. Army Public Affairs Center Student Company | 06.30.2022
FORT MEADE, Md - Lt. Col. Chaveso Cook, the incoming commander of the Headquarters Command Battalion, United States Army Garrison Meade, poses with his wife after a formal change of command ceremony here, June 30. During the ceremony, Cook accepted the rights and responsibilities inherent to the position of commander. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Harrison Walker)...
Photo by Pfc. Harrison Walker | U.S. Army Public Affairs Center Student Company | 06.30.2022
FT MEADE, Md - Lt. Col. Chaveso Cook, the incoming commander of Headquarters Command Battalion, United States Army Garrison Meade, hands off the unit guidon to Command Sgt. Maj. Brian Sanders, the senior enlisted advisor for HCB, during a formal change of command ceremony here, June 30. This formal transference of command is a time-honored tradition that signifies the importance and gravitas......
Photo by Pfc. Harrison Walker | U.S. Army Public Affairs Center Student Company | 06.30.2022
FORT MEADE, Md - Lt. Col. Stephen P. Ward, right, the outgoing commander of Headquarters Command Battalion, United States Army Garrison Meade, hugs Command Sgt. Maj. Brian Sanders, the senior enlisted advisor for HCB, during a formal change of command ceremony here, June 30. The change of command ceremony formally recognizes the leadership and guidance of the outgoing commander while also......
Photo by Pfc. Harrison Walker | U.S. Army Public Affairs Center Student Company | 06.30.2022
FORT MEADE, Md - Lt. Col. Stephen P. Ward, right, the outgoing commander of the Headquarters Command Battalion, receives a custom award commemorating his leadership here from Command Sgt. Maj. Brian Sanders, the senior enlisted advisor for the HCB, June 30. The award was presented prior to a formal change of command ceremony here, in which Ward's leadership and guidance as the HCB commander......
Photo by Pfc. Harrison Walker | U.S. Army Public Affairs Center Student Company | 06.30.2022
FORT MEADE, Md - Lt. Col. Stephen P. Ward, the outgoing commander of the Headquarters Command Battalion, gives his final remarks to friends, family, and fellow Soldiers during a formal change of command ceremony here, June 30. The change of command ceremony recognized the immense leadership that Ward displayed, as well as welcoming the future guidance of incoming commander Lt. Col. Chaveso......
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FORT MEADE, Md - Lt. Col. Chaveso Cook, right, the incoming commander of the Headquarters Command Battalion, United States Army Garrison Meade, speaks with Command Sgt. Maj. Brian Sanders, the senior enlisted advisor for HCB, before a formal change of command recognizing Cook's assumption of leadership. The HCB is a critical organization which provides the structure and guidance for Soldiers......
Photo by Pfc. Dylan Blackham | U.S. Army Public Affairs Center Student Company | 06.30.2022
FORT MEADE, Md - Lt. Col. Chaveso Cook, the incoming commander of the Headquarters Command Battalion, United States Army Garrison Meade, speaks with family and friends after a formal change of command ceremony here, June 30. Cook initially graduated from the United States Military Academy in 2004 as an air defense artillery officer before branching to psychological operations. (U.S. Army photo......
Photo by Pfc. Dylan Blackham | U.S. Army Public Affairs Center Student Company | 06.30.2022
FORT MEADE, Md - Lt. Col. Chaveso Cook, the incoming commander for the Headquarters Command Battalion, gives his first remarks as the battalion commander during a formal change of command ceremony here, June 30. Cook celebrated the leadership and guidance of outgoing battalion commander Lt. Col. Stephen P. Ward, as well as gave his hopes and vision for the future of the unit. (U.S. Army photo......
