Col. Jamie Godwin passes the 60th Troop Command guidon to Command Sgt. Maj. Derrick Singletary during a change of command ceremony at Claude T. Bowers Military Center in Raleigh, NC on Jun. 8 2025. The passing of the guidon symbolizes the transition of authority and leadership showing that the guidon is never without a commander. This tradition connects the Soldiers with their new commander by recognizing previous leadership. Photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Justin Stannard, 382nd Public Affairs Detachment.
Col. Jamie Godwin passes the 60th Troop Command guidon to Command Sgt. Maj. Derrick Singletary during a change of command ceremony at Claude T. Bowers Military Center in Raleigh, NC on Jun. 8 2025. The passing of the guidon symbolizes the transition of authority and leadership showing that the guidon is never without a commander. This tradition connects the Soldiers with their new commander by recognizing previous leadership. Photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Justin Stannard, 382nd Public Affairs Detachment.
RALEIGH, N.C. - North Carolina National Guard (NCNG) service members, friends, family members and distinguished guests attends a change of command ceremony to welcome the new commander of 60th Troop Command at the Claude T. Bowers Military Center, Jun. 8, 2025. Col. Michael Marciniak, outgoing 60th Troop Command brigade commander, relinquishes his command responsibility to Col. Jamie Godwin, the incoming brigade commander, symbolizing the passing of colors.
Marciniak enlisted in the North Carolina National Guard in 1989 where he served four years as an enlisted Soldier before attending Officer Candidate School, class 37. He earned his commission as an armor officer. Marciniak has commanded at all levels of the brigade. He served two...
