Lt. Col. Kristopher Allen relinquished command to Lt. Col. Randall Ramm.
A change of command is a military tradition that represents a transfer of authority and responsibility from a unit or command. The history, tradition, and accomplishments of the command are embodied in the colors. The passing of colors from an outgoing commander to an incoming commander ensures that the unit and its Soldiers are never without official leadership, represents a continuation of trust, and signifies an allegiance of Soldiers to their unit’s commanders. The ceremony also highlights the distinguished careers of both the outgoing and incoming commanders.
Allen served as the battalion commander from March 2024 to September 2025. During his tenure,...
Lt Col. Randall Ramm, incoming commander of the 641st Troop Command Battalion, gives an impassioned speech during a change of command ceremony at the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Madison, Wis., Sept. 6, 2025. Ramm expressed how he will lead the 64th Troop Command Battalion in a fair and impartial way. (U.S. Army photo by Alex Soliday)
Wisconsin Army National Guard service members with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 147th Aviation Regiment, conduct aerial gunnery qualification during annual training at Fort McCoy, Wis., July 26, 2025. Helicopter crews conducted aerial gunnery training to enhance their readiness for future federal missions. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Spc. Jack C. Schave)
