U.S. Soldiers with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 12 Combat Aviation Brigade and their families attended Change of Command ceremony between the outgoing HHC Commander Cpt. Luis Blanchard and incoming HHC Commander Cpt. Brett Peronto. Ansbach, Germany, March 6, 2026. (U.S. Army video by Eugen Warkentin)
U.S. Army Sgt. Benjamin Henning, assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Garrison Italy, performs a 12-mile ruck march with 35-pound rucksacks. The event assesses the physical strength and endurance of HHC Soldiers. Following the march, the U.S. Soldier participates in a land navigation class to refine skills in route planning, compass use, and distance measurement, as they prepare for the upcoming Best Warrior Competition in Germany. at Camp Darby, Italy, March 11, 2026. (U.S. Army photo by Elena Baladelli)