Colonel Christopher M. Buck, commander of the 78th Aviation Troop Command, Georgia Army National Guard, presents the Georgia Commendation Medal to Andrea Cowser during a Change of Responsibility ceremony at the Clay National Guard Center in Marietta, Ga., Oct.19, 2025. During the ceremony, Command Sgt. Major Meara E. Brown assumed responsibility of the brigade from Command Sgt. Maj. Clint Cowser. The change of responsibility ceremony is a formal passing of responsibility, authority and accountability of command from one leader to another. (Photo by Georgia State Defense Force Chief Warrant Officer 3 Alexander Davidson)
