U.S. Soldiers, civilian employees and family members gathered at Caserma Ederle for the U.S. Army Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment 509th Strategic Signal Battalion change of responsibility ceremony, featuring incoming SFC Jerrica N. Champ and outgoing SFC Matthew D. Mathis, in Vicenza, Italy, June 10, 2026. The master of ceremonies, 1st Lt. Anthony Ash, narrated the event, highlighting the history of the 509th SSB and importance of this command transition. The event reinforced the authority of noncommissioned officers in the Army and highlighted their critical role in supporting the chain of command. (U.S. Army Video by Davide Dalla Massara)
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Daniel Tabacchi, incoming commander of 15th Engineer Battalion, assumes command of the formation during a change of command ceremony at Grafenwoehr, Germany, May 27, 2026. The units of the 15th Engineer Battalion each play a distinctive and critical role in battalion operations in locations throughout Europe. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Cody Nelson)
