Soldiers, families, and community members gathered to celebrate the 251st birthday of the United States Army, honoring more than two and a half centuries of military service and the historic bond between the U.S. and its Italian hosts.
Soldiers, families, and community members gathered to celebrate the 251st birthday of the United States Army, honoring more than two and a half centuries of military service and the historic bond between the U.S. and its Italian hosts.
Soldiers, families, and community members gathered to celebrate the 251st birthday of the United States Army, honoring more than two and a half centuries of military service and the historic bond between the U.S. and its Italian hosts.
The Darby Military Community bid farewell to Lt. Col. Ross M. Hertlein, commander of the 405th Army Field Support Battalion-Africa and welcomed its new leader, Lt. Col. Charles H. Loverude
The Darby Military Community bid farewell to Lt. Col. Ross M. Hertlein, commander of the 405th Army Field Support Battalion-Africa and welcomed its new leader, Lt. Col. Charles H. Loverude
Heart of the ceremony was the traditional passing of the unit colors, a ritual dating back to medieval times symbolizing the transfer of organizational responsibility and leadership. During his farewell remarks, Hertlein thanked the assembled guests and his staff, reflecting on the impact of his tenure.
"It is impossible to summarize two years here," Hertlein said. "I just hope I made some people’s lives better, assisted the organization in the path to excellence and accomplished the mission that the Army asked for."
As part of the ceremony, family...
