WEBVTT 00:00.389 --> 00:02.500 Ladies and gentlemen , good morning . 00:02.500 --> 00:04.667 On behalf of the commanding general of 00:04.667 --> 00:06.611 Medical Readiness Command Europe , 00:06.611 --> 00:08.833 welcome to Launch to Germany , the home 00:08.833 --> 00:08.670 for the headquarters of Public Health 00:08.670 --> 00:11.310 Command Europe . Today , Colonel Paul D . 00:11.390 --> 00:13.612 Lang will relinquish command to Colonel 00:13.612 --> 00:15.612 Anastasia M . McKay . The change of 00:15.612 --> 00:17.723 command is a simple traditional event 00:17.723 --> 00:19.501 that is rich with symbolism and 00:19.501 --> 00:21.557 heritage . Amongst our distinguished 00:21.557 --> 00:23.501 guests are Brigadier General Roger 00:23.501 --> 00:25.557 Estero and Command Star Major Kelani 00:25.557 --> 00:27.557 Khalili , Medical Readiness Command 00:27.557 --> 00:29.668 Europe . Brigadier General Karen Mund 00:29.668 --> 00:31.834 Gresham and Command Star Major Shapoor 00:31.834 --> 00:33.946 Eskandari , the commanding general of 00:33.946 --> 00:36.112 the 7th Mission Support Command . Also 00:36.112 --> 00:38.334 joining us in the audience this morning 00:38.334 --> 00:38.139 are the commanders and command Star 00:38.139 --> 00:40.650 Majors of many distinguished units . 00:40.979 --> 00:43.090 Units from your left to your right of 00:43.090 --> 00:45.257 the formation are Veterinary Readiness 00:45.257 --> 00:46.923 Activity Italy , commanded by 00:46.923 --> 00:49.090 Lieutenant Colonel Jeremy J . Trescott 00:49.090 --> 00:51.090 and First Sergeant Mario Leon . The 00:51.090 --> 00:53.035 Public Health Command Europe Color 00:53.035 --> 00:54.979 Guard led by Public Health Command 00:54.979 --> 00:56.923 Europe senior enlisted advisor Sar 00:56.923 --> 00:59.090 Major Antoine J . Brisson . Veterinary 00:59.090 --> 01:01.146 readiness activity at Ryland Falls , 01:01.146 --> 01:03.312 commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Jordan 01:03.312 --> 01:05.201 T . Garrett and Jennifer Dunlap . 01:05.690 --> 01:07.301 Public Health Command Europe 01:07.301 --> 01:08.968 headquarters and headquarters 01:08.968 --> 01:11.079 attachment commanded by Captain Grace 01:11.079 --> 01:13.134 Pechavarria and Sergeant First Class 01:13.134 --> 01:15.357 Sean John . The commander of troops for 01:15.357 --> 01:17.523 today's ceremony is Lieutenant Colonel 01:17.523 --> 01:19.690 Paul Hester . Participating in today's 01:19.690 --> 01:21.801 ceremony is the Uraf Barbarossa Brass 01:21.801 --> 01:23.912 Quintet led by Staff Sergeant Rooks . 01:23.912 --> 01:26.134 Ladies and gentlemen , please stand for 01:26.134 --> 01:28.023 the invocation given by the Larmy 01:28.023 --> 01:27.970 chaplain Major Randy Kroll . 01:31.949 --> 01:34.519 I invite you to pray with me , Almighty 01:34.519 --> 01:37.220 Creator . Today we celebrate and 01:37.220 --> 01:39.620 recognize the leadership provided by 01:39.620 --> 01:41.842 Colonel Lang , overseeing Public Health 01:41.842 --> 01:44.180 Command Europe and the influence and 01:44.180 --> 01:46.236 guidance provided during his time as 01:46.236 --> 01:48.236 commander . As he departs , we give 01:48.236 --> 01:50.236 thanks for the strength he provided 01:50.236 --> 01:52.458 over this time . We ask now that you go 01:52.458 --> 01:54.791 with him during this time of transition . 01:54.791 --> 01:56.736 As Colonel McKay assumes command , 01:56.736 --> 01:58.736 grant wisdom and strength for these 01:58.736 --> 02:00.736 days ahead . Prudence for leading , 02:00.736 --> 02:02.958 wisdom for guiding those she leads . We 02:02.958 --> 02:05.180 ask your blessing and presence upon our 02:05.180 --> 02:07.402 ceremony today . It's in your matchless 02:07.402 --> 02:11.039 name that I pray . Amen . Ladies and 02:11.039 --> 02:12.761 gentlemen , please be seated . 02:14.949 --> 02:16.838 At this time , please direct your 02:16.838 --> 02:19.005 attention to the field as the adjutant 02:19.005 --> 02:21.227 for today's ceremony , First Lieutenant 02:21.227 --> 02:23.560 Nathan East will direct sound attention , 02:23.560 --> 02:25.449 and our ceremony will begin . The 02:25.449 --> 02:25.419 adjutant's call denotes the beginning 02:25.419 --> 02:27.308 of a formal ceremony and has been 02:27.308 --> 02:29.475 conducted so for more than 150 years . 02:53.179 --> 02:55.401 Now taking the field , the commander of 02:55.401 --> 02:57.735 troops , Lieutenant Colonel Paul Hester , 02:57.735 --> 02:59.568 is moving with the Public Health 02:59.568 --> 03:01.568 Command Europe staff to receive the 03:01.568 --> 03:01.300 troops from the adjutant . 03:37.210 --> 03:39.043 At this time , the Public Health 03:39.043 --> 03:41.043 Command Europe's soldier , Sergeant 03:41.043 --> 03:43.154 Mikaela Petway will present a bouquet 03:43.154 --> 03:45.154 of red roses to Colonel Lang's wife 03:45.154 --> 03:47.099 Heather , symbolizing the bonds of 03:47.099 --> 03:49.154 loyalty during Public Health Command 03:49.154 --> 03:49.119 Europe's soldier and civilians during 03:49.119 --> 03:51.286 his command . We wish Colonel Lang and 03:51.286 --> 03:52.897 his family a fond farewell . 04:03.149 --> 04:04.982 At this time , the Public Health 04:04.982 --> 04:07.038 Command soldier Corporal Brodie Kufa 04:07.038 --> 04:09.149 will present a bouquet of yellow rose 04:09.149 --> 04:11.316 buds to Colonel McKay's husband Jack , 04:11.316 --> 04:13.538 symbolizing their arrival to the unit . 04:13.538 --> 04:15.760 In time , these rosebuds will blossom , 04:15.760 --> 04:15.179 as will his relationship with the 04:15.179 --> 04:17.290 Public Health Command Europe family . 04:34.660 --> 04:36.827 Ladies and gentlemen , please rise for 04:36.827 --> 04:38.938 the arrival of the official party and 04:38.938 --> 04:41.160 remain standing for the presentation of 04:41.160 --> 04:43.327 honors . During the playing of ruffles 04:43.327 --> 04:43.209 and flurries , it is customary to face 04:43.209 --> 04:44.931 the host and render a salute . 05:21.309 --> 05:23.642 Ladies and gentlemen , please be seated . 06:28.959 --> 06:30.450 He , he said oh . 06:36.250 --> 06:37.250 You 06:42.369 --> 06:44.536 Ladies and gentlemen , please rise for 06:44.536 --> 06:46.591 the playing of the German and United 06:46.591 --> 06:46.450 States national anthems . 07:15.790 --> 07:16.059 Mhm 08:53.669 --> 08:56.002 Ladies and gentlemen , please be seated . 09:15.340 --> 09:17.451 Ladies and gentlemen , this morning , 09:17.451 --> 09:19.618 Colonel Paul D . Lang relinquished his 09:19.618 --> 09:21.840 command of Public Health Command Europe 09:21.840 --> 09:23.673 to Colonel Anastasia M . McKay . 09:23.673 --> 09:25.451 Colonel McKay adds to a list of 09:25.451 --> 09:24.979 distinguished leaders that have 09:24.979 --> 09:27.201 commanded this outstanding organization 09:27.260 --> 09:29.500 as she assumes her command . The very 09:29.500 --> 09:31.611 soul of a military unit is symbolized 09:31.611 --> 09:33.722 by the colors under which it fights , 09:33.722 --> 09:35.944 for it records the colors of the past , 09:35.944 --> 09:38.056 stands as a guardian over its present 09:38.056 --> 09:40.167 destiny , and ensures inspiration for 09:40.167 --> 09:42.333 its future . History dictates that the 09:42.333 --> 09:44.222 colors led the unit into battle . 09:44.349 --> 09:46.571 Instructions given to the color bearers 09:46.571 --> 09:48.571 historically state when in action , 09:48.571 --> 09:50.682 resolve not to part with the colors , 09:50.682 --> 09:52.905 but instead with your life . The colors 09:52.905 --> 09:55.182 serve as a proud emblem of our history . 09:55.182 --> 09:57.238 The ceremonial passing of the colors 09:57.238 --> 09:56.780 signifies transferring of authority 09:56.780 --> 09:59.002 from one commander to another . We will 09:59.002 --> 10:01.002 now witness the change of command . 10:01.739 --> 10:03.850 Disarm Major , the concept from which 10:03.850 --> 10:05.906 the commander can always depend upon 10:05.906 --> 10:08.072 passes the colors which represents the 10:08.072 --> 10:10.295 soldiers and civilians of Public Health 10:10.295 --> 10:12.350 Command Europe to Colonel Lang , the 10:12.350 --> 10:11.940 outgoing commander beginning the 10:11.940 --> 10:14.218 transition from commander to commander . 10:15.630 --> 10:17.797 Colonel Lang relinquishes his duties , 10:17.797 --> 10:19.908 responsibilities , and authority as a 10:19.908 --> 10:22.130 commander by passing the organizational 10:22.130 --> 10:22.109 colors to the Medical radiance Command 10:22.109 --> 10:24.165 Europe commander , Brigadier General 10:24.165 --> 10:24.030 Dre . 10:28.880 --> 10:30.750 Brigadier General Dre passes the 10:30.750 --> 10:33.028 organizational colors to Colonel McKay , 10:33.028 --> 10:35.250 which signifies bestowing the authority 10:35.250 --> 10:37.361 of the command and responsibility for 10:37.361 --> 10:39.417 the soldiers and civilians of Public 10:39.417 --> 10:41.528 Health Command Europe . In accordance 10:41.528 --> 10:43.750 with Army regulation 600-20 , paragraph 10:43.750 --> 10:45.917 2 , the undersigned assumes command of 10:45.917 --> 10:47.750 Public Health command , Europe , 10:47.750 --> 10:49.710 effective 27 June 2025 . Sign . 10:49.880 --> 10:52.280 Anastasia M . McKay , Colonel Medical 10:52.280 --> 10:55.460 Corps commanding . Colonel McKay 10:55.460 --> 10:57.516 returns the organizational colors to 10:57.516 --> 10:59.571 Star Major Brisson , symbolizing the 10:59.571 --> 11:01.293 trust between the soldiers and 11:01.293 --> 11:03.349 civilians and their leaders and thus 11:03.349 --> 11:05.404 completing the transfer of command . 11:33.760 --> 11:35.871 Ladies and gentlemen , please welcome 11:35.871 --> 11:37.760 the commander of Medical radiance 11:37.760 --> 11:39.816 Commander Europe , Brigadier General 11:39.816 --> 11:38.719 Roger S . Duro . 11:52.929 --> 11:54.429 All right . Good morning . 11:56.539 --> 11:58.330 Thankful for some of the liquid 11:58.330 --> 12:01.229 sunshine . We've got as I 12:02.710 --> 12:04.988 Uncover this thing from the water . Oh . 12:05.719 --> 12:07.886 It is an awesome day to be a soldier . 12:08.880 --> 12:11.869 Even more often , if you're a soldier 12:11.869 --> 12:14.750 or a civilian assigned to Public Health 12:14.760 --> 12:17.849 Command Europe . To our guests today . 12:19.140 --> 12:21.362 Greet to General Mundy Gresham . Thanks 12:21.362 --> 12:24.169 for being here . You've got 24 hours in 12:24.169 --> 12:26.280 your own command , so look forward to 12:26.280 --> 12:28.280 celebrating with you tomorrow . But 12:28.280 --> 12:30.502 thanks for taking your time out today . 12:30.502 --> 12:32.969 Uh , commandsar Major Eskandari , I 12:32.969 --> 12:35.080 think maybe you're here , maybe not . 12:35.080 --> 12:37.191 If not , I know he's here in spirit . 12:37.191 --> 12:39.025 Uh , fellow commanders , command 12:39.025 --> 12:40.969 sergeants , majors , distinguished 12:40.969 --> 12:43.136 guests , I see there's some folks from 12:43.136 --> 12:45.469 our block in the hood there at Volgaway , 12:45.469 --> 12:47.636 so I appreciate you spending your time 12:47.636 --> 12:49.858 here supporting these great teammates . 12:49.858 --> 12:51.747 I want to welcome all our virtual 12:51.747 --> 12:53.969 attendees , families , friends , and of 12:53.969 --> 12:56.136 course the great public Health Command 12:56.136 --> 12:58.358 Europe staff . It's our Major Brisson , 12:58.739 --> 13:00.859 these soldiers and leaders in the 13:00.859 --> 13:03.349 formation today look awesome . 13:03.969 --> 13:06.570 Certainly a symbol of your commitment 13:06.570 --> 13:08.459 and this unit's commitment to our 13:08.459 --> 13:11.119 nation , uh , Europe , and Africa . 13:12.239 --> 13:15.880 Special thanks to the Uraf band . I 13:15.880 --> 13:18.047 didn't know you had the Bar Barbarossa 13:18.047 --> 13:20.280 name . Cool . Um , but thanks for being 13:20.280 --> 13:22.840 here today . You had , again , if you 13:22.840 --> 13:24.896 were here yesterday , I don't know , 13:24.896 --> 13:27.190 but no , different group , great . Um , 13:27.320 --> 13:29.320 but thanks for supporting you add a 13:29.320 --> 13:31.919 touch of class and tradition , uh , to 13:31.919 --> 13:35.369 this awesome ceremony . Thank you all 13:35.369 --> 13:37.313 for joining us for this remarkable 13:37.313 --> 13:39.480 occasion where we witnessed the change 13:39.480 --> 13:41.202 of command between two of Army 13:41.202 --> 13:43.202 medicine's finest leaders , Colonel 13:43.202 --> 13:45.880 Paul Lang and Colonel Anastasia McKay . 13:46.000 --> 13:48.167 It's an honor to be here and take part 13:48.167 --> 13:50.278 in this ceremony . I'd like to give a 13:50.278 --> 13:52.500 very special welcome to the spouses and 13:52.500 --> 13:55.270 families of these two leaders . Our 13:55.270 --> 13:57.679 families are the wind beneath our wings . 13:57.989 --> 14:00.030 It's because of them that these two 14:00.030 --> 14:02.830 leaders have soared and continue to 14:02.830 --> 14:06.099 soar . To Colonel Lang's wife , Heather , 14:06.219 --> 14:09.580 thank you for your steadfast support to 14:09.580 --> 14:12.140 your soldier and our and our soldiers 14:12.140 --> 14:14.770 and family members . Uh , to your 14:14.770 --> 14:17.260 daughter , daughters Madeleine , who's 14:17.260 --> 14:19.482 somewhere in New Hampshire , we think , 14:20.119 --> 14:22.940 uh , and Sophia , thanks for your 14:22.940 --> 14:26.580 support to dad and Team Lang . Your 14:26.580 --> 14:30.359 parents on , uh , and probably asleep . 14:30.830 --> 14:33.429 Uh , Charles and Virginia Lang to 14:33.429 --> 14:35.940 appreciate their support to their son . 14:36.549 --> 14:39.460 To Colonel McKay's family and friends , 14:39.789 --> 14:41.549 her husband Jack , a native of 14:41.549 --> 14:43.710 Australia and former Bush pilot in 14:43.710 --> 14:45.989 Papua New Guinea . I can't wait to hear 14:45.989 --> 14:49.099 these stories . Um , your mom , Gail 14:49.099 --> 14:50.950 McKay , who's on virtually from 14:50.950 --> 14:53.299 Wisconsin , your brother , Alex , uh , 14:53.390 --> 14:56.190 on virtual , uh , from Wisconsin , 14:56.390 --> 14:58.590 bright and early there . Friends that 14:58.590 --> 15:00.534 are here , Ed and Britta Rusk from 15:00.534 --> 15:02.534 Chattanooga , Tennessee , Steve and 15:02.534 --> 15:04.423 Mary Jane Crime from Alexandria , 15:04.423 --> 15:06.469 Virginia . I know both of these 15:06.469 --> 15:08.636 families and friends are very proud of 15:08.636 --> 15:10.989 your soldiers on this day , and 15:10.989 --> 15:13.460 rightfully so as we celebrate and honor 15:13.460 --> 15:16.119 these two . But I want to thank you , 15:16.130 --> 15:18.186 the families , for your genuine care 15:18.186 --> 15:20.530 and unwavering support to your soldiers , 15:20.690 --> 15:24.039 our army , and our army families . Uh , 15:24.400 --> 15:27.450 history , right , or the books will 15:27.450 --> 15:29.530 never capture what you've given and 15:29.530 --> 15:31.969 what you've sacrificed to support your 15:31.969 --> 15:34.247 soldiers , our soldiers , our families , 15:34.247 --> 15:36.250 and the civilians , but the people 15:36.250 --> 15:38.194 whose lives you touched will never 15:38.194 --> 15:40.417 forget as you've interacted with many . 15:41.080 --> 15:43.191 General Douglas MacArthur once said a 15:43.191 --> 15:45.413 true leader has the confidence to stand 15:45.413 --> 15:47.479 alone , the courage to make tough 15:47.479 --> 15:50.239 decisions , and the compassion to 15:50.239 --> 15:53.200 listen to the needs of others . He does 15:53.200 --> 15:55.033 not set out to be a leader , but 15:55.033 --> 15:56.978 becomes one by the equality of his 15:56.978 --> 16:00.479 actions and the integrity of his intent . 16:01.419 --> 16:04.419 This is how Paul Lange has led during 16:04.419 --> 16:07.500 the last 2 years . His team of public 16:07.500 --> 16:10.260 health professionals , force health 16:10.260 --> 16:12.940 protection experts have continuously 16:12.940 --> 16:16.289 delivered . High quality , world-class 16:16.289 --> 16:18.929 public health support across the 16:18.929 --> 16:21.390 European and African theaters of 16:21.390 --> 16:23.612 operation . I think dabbling in Centcom 16:23.612 --> 16:26.640 AOR as well . Today we witness one of 16:26.640 --> 16:29.229 our army's greatest traditions at best 16:29.440 --> 16:31.662 as Colonel Lang relinquished command to 16:31.662 --> 16:33.820 Colonel McKay . Of Public Health 16:33.820 --> 16:36.042 Command Europe . Paul and Heather , you 16:36.042 --> 16:37.987 both have indeed done honor to our 16:37.987 --> 16:40.153 profession of arms , to the profession 16:40.153 --> 16:42.929 of medicine . With the passing of the 16:42.929 --> 16:45.040 colors and by your leadership example 16:45.040 --> 16:47.890 and excellence to our army . Army 16:47.890 --> 16:50.112 medicine has never been more relevant , 16:50.250 --> 16:53.059 more important to army readiness , a 16:53.059 --> 16:56.090 more integral part of the army team or 16:56.090 --> 16:59.000 team meduraf than it is today . 17:00.049 --> 17:03.179 For the past 2 years . Colonel Lang has 17:03.179 --> 17:05.250 led Public Health command with 17:05.250 --> 17:07.569 professionalism and excellence . He led 17:07.569 --> 17:10.050 multifaceted public health teams and 17:10.050 --> 17:12.489 experts that serve as combat 17:12.489 --> 17:15.089 multipliers , ensuring force health 17:15.089 --> 17:17.209 protection and readiness to our 17:17.209 --> 17:19.959 fighting force , enabling more fighting 17:20.209 --> 17:23.859 every single day . These 17:23.859 --> 17:26.081 professionals assigned to Public Health 17:26.081 --> 17:28.119 Command in Europe flourish and have 17:28.119 --> 17:30.469 flourished under your leadership . And 17:30.469 --> 17:32.469 your teamwork that you have built . 17:33.300 --> 17:35.189 Under Colonel Lang's leadership , 17:35.189 --> 17:37.022 Public Health Command Europe has 17:37.022 --> 17:39.244 performed phenomenally , and their list 17:39.244 --> 17:41.467 of accomplishments include for the past 17:41.467 --> 17:43.578 two years , Colonel Lang successfully 17:43.578 --> 17:45.522 led PHC as they served as the lead 17:45.522 --> 17:48.260 public health agency for UCOM , ARCO , 17:48.689 --> 17:51.420 and CEO , enabling flexibility , 17:51.569 --> 17:54.890 adaptability in a complex and evolving 17:54.890 --> 17:56.890 operational environment . If you've 17:56.890 --> 17:59.112 watched the news for the last 2 weeks , 17:59.112 --> 18:01.168 you can understand what Paul and his 18:01.168 --> 18:03.057 team have had to deal with . As a 18:03.057 --> 18:05.168 direct result of its efforts , Public 18:05.168 --> 18:05.140 Health Command Europe and its 18:05.140 --> 18:07.390 subordinate units , the veterinary read 18:07.390 --> 18:10.099 activities enabled aggressive responses 18:10.099 --> 18:12.099 to emerging public health threats , 18:12.300 --> 18:13.856 executed the development of 18:13.856 --> 18:15.969 surveillance testing , and advised 18:15.969 --> 18:18.699 senior commanders across this theater . 18:19.430 --> 18:21.319 Public Health Command Europe food 18:21.319 --> 18:23.486 inspection teams , which we should all 18:23.486 --> 18:25.263 be thankful for if we shop in a 18:25.263 --> 18:27.780 commissary , worked around the clock to 18:27.780 --> 18:30.420 ensure proper sanitization procedures 18:30.420 --> 18:33.010 are in place at all food establishments , 18:33.300 --> 18:35.209 shipping and supply warehouses , 18:35.339 --> 18:38.689 commissaries , and a facilities across 18:38.770 --> 18:42.199 the theater , resulting in $1.2 million 18:42.199 --> 18:45.060 of Class 1 extensions and over 100 18:45.060 --> 18:48.170 audits completed . Under Colonel Lang's 18:48.170 --> 18:50.114 leadership , Public Health Command 18:50.114 --> 18:51.948 provided command support to Army 18:51.948 --> 18:54.003 veterinary treatment facilities that 18:54.003 --> 18:57.130 are spread out everywhere . Everywhere , 18:57.339 --> 19:01.150 Army , Navy , Air Force , Bealen 19:01.150 --> 19:03.150 bomb holder , Wiesbon , Stuttgart , 19:03.150 --> 19:04.983 Vilssek , Graffeveer , Ansbach , 19:04.983 --> 19:07.380 Honfels , Air Force and Navy bases in 19:07.380 --> 19:09.459 UK , Italy , Spain , and Turkey , 19:09.500 --> 19:11.619 there's not one part of Europe that 19:11.619 --> 19:13.730 Paul Lang and his team have touched . 19:14.719 --> 19:16.886 Colonel Lang's ability to navigate the 19:16.886 --> 19:19.052 complex relationships within with Army 19:19.052 --> 19:20.830 medicine in Europe , NATO , and 19:20.830 --> 19:23.052 multiple host nation authorities speaks 19:23.052 --> 19:25.275 volumes to his interpersonal skills and 19:25.275 --> 19:28.439 his adaptability as a senior leader and 19:28.439 --> 19:30.640 a strategic leader . This led to the 19:30.640 --> 19:34.400 safe and effective execution of 200/200 19:34.400 --> 19:36.456 operational missions in 38 different 19:36.456 --> 19:38.680 European and African countries . 19:39.910 --> 19:42.219 This organization has consistently 19:42.219 --> 19:43.997 achieved the highest ratings in 19:43.997 --> 19:46.180 multiple benchmark metrics across the 19:46.180 --> 19:48.579 Army public health enterprise . These 19:48.579 --> 19:51.180 benchmarks routinely assessed in Medcom 19:51.180 --> 19:53.380 readiness and health forums to include 19:53.380 --> 19:55.269 timely and accurate completion of 19:55.269 --> 19:57.102 industrial hygiene assessments , 19:57.150 --> 19:59.260 occupational health exams , and 19:59.260 --> 20:01.500 commercial commercial food audits . 20:04.599 --> 20:06.655 Paul's leadership and laser focus on 20:06.655 --> 20:10.280 readiness . This dynamic theater 20:10.920 --> 20:13.359 led to the highest readiness ratings in 20:13.359 --> 20:16.400 the MRC weapons qualification , armored 20:16.400 --> 20:18.289 warrior tasks and battle drills . 20:19.079 --> 20:20.912 Medical individual critical task 20:20.912 --> 20:23.640 proficiency . Paul has led that 20:23.640 --> 20:26.790 expertly . I think they , the record 20:27.520 --> 20:30.869 time . Right , because the dialogue was 20:30.869 --> 20:33.750 on for a quarterly training brief with 20:33.750 --> 20:36.319 me 2 times in a row . Because they're 20:36.319 --> 20:39.550 on it . Uh , Colonel Lang and his team 20:39.550 --> 20:42.380 supported com commanders at every turn , 20:43.349 --> 20:45.571 including supporting regionally aligned 20:45.571 --> 20:47.405 forces on the eastern flank , to 20:47.405 --> 20:49.571 defender iterations , multiple complex 20:49.571 --> 20:51.627 public health missions in support of 20:51.627 --> 20:54.479 special operations forces . Through all 20:54.479 --> 20:56.479 throughout all force protection 20:56.479 --> 21:00.160 condition uh levels and again 21:00.160 --> 21:02.880 in Two continents as well as providing 21:02.880 --> 21:04.880 force health protection to the Ford 21:04.880 --> 21:07.989 operating sites in Aio Victory . Paul , 21:08.000 --> 21:10.222 thanks for all the calls on the weekend 21:10.222 --> 21:12.599 and nights , right ? When there's lead 21:12.599 --> 21:14.877 in the water or something else , right ? 21:15.199 --> 21:19.010 Um , you all can drink the water . Um , 21:20.219 --> 21:23.150 Yeah . We all should sleep better at 21:23.150 --> 21:25.319 night knowing that you and your team , 21:25.589 --> 21:27.756 right , stands guard for stuff that we 21:27.756 --> 21:30.219 don't even want to know about . The 21:30.219 --> 21:32.330 bottom line is Colonel Paul Lang is a 21:32.330 --> 21:34.552 mission-focused leader and force health 21:34.552 --> 21:36.775 protection expert driven by his passion 21:36.775 --> 21:38.941 for the mission and support to those . 21:39.900 --> 21:43.290 Or entrusted to his care . I could go 21:43.290 --> 21:45.310 on and on , list of remarkable 21:45.310 --> 21:47.500 achievements and accomplishments that 21:47.500 --> 21:49.209 this unit has made under your 21:49.209 --> 21:51.329 leadership . Your strong leadership , 21:51.449 --> 21:53.505 strategic direction , and culture of 21:53.505 --> 21:55.671 reign has forged a ready medical force 21:55.671 --> 21:57.838 and a medically ready force , one that 21:57.838 --> 22:00.060 was protected from the threats we don't 22:00.060 --> 22:02.116 know about . On behalf of the Army , 22:02.116 --> 22:03.949 Army medicine , medical reign is 22:03.949 --> 22:06.005 command Europe , the entire military 22:06.005 --> 22:07.838 health system . The soldiers and 22:07.838 --> 22:10.005 civilians you served , I thank you for 22:10.005 --> 22:11.893 your tremendous and unconditional 22:11.893 --> 22:14.709 servant leadership to the mission and 22:14.709 --> 22:17.390 to your people . Congrats on 22:17.390 --> 22:20.420 exceptional command tour . Job well 22:20.709 --> 22:22.800 done . I wish you the best of God's 22:22.800 --> 22:25.022 blessings as you're going to need it as 22:25.022 --> 22:27.133 you prepare for the next exciting and 22:27.133 --> 22:29.150 demanding assignment back in the 22:29.150 --> 22:31.750 National Capital Region at at the 22:31.750 --> 22:33.829 Mothership and office of the Ser 22:33.829 --> 22:36.180 General . However , I know there's no 22:36.180 --> 22:38.347 better person for the job you're going 22:38.347 --> 22:40.699 to . We can rest assured . Please join 22:40.699 --> 22:43.032 me in a round of applause for Team Lang . 22:51.349 --> 22:53.310 All right , it is said as as great 22:53.310 --> 22:55.310 leaders or commanders leave , great 22:55.310 --> 22:57.477 leaders come , and that's exactly what 22:57.477 --> 22:59.532 we have in Colonel Anastasia McKay . 22:59.910 --> 23:01.910 Anastasia comes to us from the 21st 23:01.910 --> 23:03.910 Theater Support Command , where she 23:03.910 --> 23:06.390 served as the command surgeon . I also 23:06.390 --> 23:08.223 had time in hell with her in the 23:08.223 --> 23:10.223 National Capital Region , so I look 23:10.223 --> 23:12.279 forward to working together with you 23:12.279 --> 23:14.446 once again . I've seen her in action . 23:14.510 --> 23:18.500 She is a competent . Courageous 23:18.829 --> 23:21.290 and compassionate leader . I have no 23:21.290 --> 23:23.346 doubt that you will continue to lead 23:23.346 --> 23:25.568 with professionalism , excellence , and 23:25.568 --> 23:27.846 a true sense of caring for your people . 23:27.846 --> 23:30.119 Remember , enabling war fighting and 23:30.119 --> 23:33.310 caring for your for our people are your 23:33.310 --> 23:37.040 priorities . Anastasia , I charge you 23:37.040 --> 23:38.984 to continue building a trained and 23:38.984 --> 23:40.929 ready formation as you ensure that 23:40.929 --> 23:43.151 Public Health Command Europe is ready , 23:43.151 --> 23:45.219 responsive , and relevant to Team 23:45.219 --> 23:48.000 Meda's mission here , and one that is 23:48.000 --> 23:50.239 flexible to execute in a multi-domain 23:50.239 --> 23:52.699 environment , improving upon the legacy 23:52.699 --> 23:54.866 Public Health Command Europe has built 23:54.866 --> 23:57.032 over several decades . I know you will 23:57.032 --> 23:59.088 give your soldiers and civilians the 23:59.088 --> 24:01.255 unconditional and dedicated leadership 24:01.255 --> 24:04.199 they deserve and expect . I sincerely 24:04.199 --> 24:06.280 thank Team Lang and Team McKay for 24:06.280 --> 24:08.336 their steadfast commitment to caring 24:08.336 --> 24:10.113 for our service members and the 24:10.113 --> 24:12.224 families . May God bless the Lang and 24:12.224 --> 24:14.310 McKay families , our army , and our 24:14.310 --> 24:16.310 military service members across the 24:16.310 --> 24:18.532 globe . Sword of freedom , combat ready 24:18.532 --> 24:21.359 care . This will defend strong medicine , 24:21.680 --> 24:23.119 dignity , and respect . 24:40.359 --> 24:42.470 Ladies and gentlemen , please welcome 24:42.470 --> 24:44.415 the outgoing Public Health Command 24:44.415 --> 24:46.415 Europe commander , Colonel Paul D . 24:46.415 --> 24:45.680 Lang . 24:58.310 --> 25:00.477 All right . Good morning , everybody . 25:01.550 --> 25:04.930 I think it stopped raining . Breeder 25:04.930 --> 25:07.439 General Duro , command Czar Majorlely , 25:07.729 --> 25:09.890 Brier General Monday Gresham , fellow 25:09.890 --> 25:12.010 commanders , distinguished guests , 25:12.410 --> 25:15.160 soldiers , civilians , and family . 25:16.030 --> 25:18.949 Good morning . Time is our most finite 25:18.949 --> 25:21.116 resource . Thank you for spending some 25:21.116 --> 25:24.410 of yours with us . It's a profound 25:24.410 --> 25:26.521 honor to stand before you today , not 25:26.521 --> 25:28.310 to celebrate an ending , but a 25:28.310 --> 25:30.719 transition , a transition of leadership 25:30.969 --> 25:33.250 and a continuation of a vital mission . 25:34.459 --> 25:36.348 Special thank you I'll add to the 25:36.348 --> 25:38.819 Barbarossa Quintet and to Chaplin for 25:38.819 --> 25:41.041 your contributions to the ceremony . It 25:41.041 --> 25:44.099 is deeply appreciated . So the Public 25:44.099 --> 25:46.310 Health Command Europe team , you look 25:46.310 --> 25:49.420 fantastic . Thank you all for your 25:49.420 --> 25:51.364 dedication and efforts for today's 25:51.364 --> 25:54.150 ceremony . For everyone in the audience , 25:54.400 --> 25:56.880 congratulations on your time spent with 25:56.880 --> 25:59.530 this organization . In front of you 25:59.530 --> 26:01.641 today is a representation of the most 26:01.641 --> 26:03.474 dynamic and robust public health 26:03.474 --> 26:05.808 capability in the Department of Defense , 26:05.810 --> 26:09.739 period . Greeter Generalro , 26:10.060 --> 26:12.282 sir , thank you for presiding over this 26:12.282 --> 26:14.004 ceremony . Your leadership and 26:14.004 --> 26:16.004 unwavering support to Public Health 26:16.004 --> 26:19.270 Command . When you skip a page and it 26:19.270 --> 26:21.270 goes to the 22 years of marriage to 26:21.270 --> 26:22.270 your boss , 26:25.219 --> 26:27.939 That would be awkward . Thankfully I 26:27.939 --> 26:29.772 read just faster than my brain . 26:31.589 --> 26:33.700 Your support to Public Health Command 26:33.700 --> 26:35.589 Europe has been invaluable . I am 26:35.589 --> 26:37.478 deeply grateful for your guidance 26:37.478 --> 26:39.422 throughout my command and the late 26:39.422 --> 26:41.645 night calls . Without you , many of the 26:41.645 --> 26:43.589 events to include this year's IMVS 26:43.589 --> 26:45.311 would not have happened . I am 26:45.311 --> 26:47.422 eternally grateful to have you as our 26:47.422 --> 26:50.459 champion at the highest levels . To the 26:50.459 --> 26:52.626 incoming commander , Colonel McKay , I 26:52.626 --> 26:54.681 firmly believe that you have hit the 26:54.681 --> 26:56.403 jackpot taking command of this 26:56.403 --> 26:58.459 organization . I firmly believe this 26:58.459 --> 27:00.681 will be one of the greatest experiences 27:00.681 --> 27:02.848 for you . Heather and I are incredibly 27:02.848 --> 27:05.015 happy to watch you take the colors . I 27:05.015 --> 27:07.237 know that you and so Major Brisson will 27:07.237 --> 27:09.403 continue to shepherd this team to even 27:09.403 --> 27:11.910 greater achievements . To my summer 27:11.910 --> 27:14.829 Major , Major Brisson , thank you for 27:14.829 --> 27:16.551 your time , Sage counsel , and 27:16.551 --> 27:18.662 friendship . I have told a few people 27:18.662 --> 27:20.910 this , but I refer to our Major as my 27:20.910 --> 27:24.180 check engine light . He's quiet , but 27:24.180 --> 27:26.099 when he speaks , I know I need to 27:26.099 --> 27:28.329 listen . Thank you for watching my 27:28.329 --> 27:30.496 blind spots and helping me be a better 27:30.496 --> 27:33.290 me . To the Aquinos . 27:34.770 --> 27:36.937 Very often in our army career , we get 27:36.937 --> 27:38.992 these families that become friends , 27:39.050 --> 27:41.106 and then we have these families that 27:41.106 --> 27:43.161 become part of our extended family . 27:43.161 --> 27:45.469 And that's the Aquinos to us . They 27:45.469 --> 27:48.130 traveled all the way to Hawaii . To be 27:48.130 --> 27:51.030 with us during this ceremony . Ron has 27:51.030 --> 27:53.109 attended both my incoming and my 27:53.109 --> 27:55.550 outgoing change of command , and we are 27:55.550 --> 27:57.606 deeply appreciated , appreciative of 27:57.606 --> 27:59.494 them . Thank you for being here . 28:01.339 --> 28:03.450 Finally , to Heather , Madeline , and 28:03.450 --> 28:05.869 Sophia , my ultimate support network . 28:07.109 --> 28:08.776 The past few months have been 28:08.776 --> 28:10.831 incredible with Madeleine graduating 28:10.831 --> 28:12.831 summa cu Laud and her bachelor's in 28:12.831 --> 28:14.831 Science and psychology , and Sophia 28:14.831 --> 28:16.998 thankfully graduating high school here 28:16.998 --> 28:19.220 locally at Kaiser Slawden High School . 28:20.140 --> 28:23.260 And the last 22 years of marriage , You 28:23.260 --> 28:26.819 are my rock . And I could not do this 28:26.819 --> 28:29.569 without you . I feel like any amount of 28:29.569 --> 28:32.250 thank yous falls vastly short , but 28:32.250 --> 28:35.400 thank you . It seems just yesterday I 28:35.400 --> 28:37.344 assumed command of this incredible 28:37.344 --> 28:39.511 organization . The past two years have 28:39.511 --> 28:41.344 demanded much , but yielded even 28:41.344 --> 28:43.511 greater achievements . Building on the 28:43.511 --> 28:45.622 foundations laid in Brigadier General 28:45.622 --> 28:47.956 Jarreau's speech , which I won't repeat . 28:48.500 --> 28:50.556 This team consistently rose to every 28:50.556 --> 28:52.670 challenge . From responding to 28:52.670 --> 28:54.670 Legionella outbreaks , ensuring the 28:54.670 --> 28:56.392 safety of our communities , to 28:56.392 --> 28:58.448 proactively addressing environmental 28:58.448 --> 29:00.337 hazards like lead contamination , 29:00.337 --> 29:02.337 mitigating the spread of infectious 29:02.337 --> 29:05.150 diseases , you consistently protected 29:05.150 --> 29:07.910 our forces . Your dedication , no 29:07.910 --> 29:10.349 matter the hour or the threat , is a 29:10.349 --> 29:12.460 testament to your professionalism and 29:12.460 --> 29:14.627 commitment . Public Health Command has 29:14.627 --> 29:16.682 consistently risen to the occasion . 29:16.682 --> 29:18.738 We've enhanced the medical readiness 29:18.738 --> 29:20.627 across the theater , ensuring our 29:20.627 --> 29:22.571 forces are healthy and prepared to 29:22.571 --> 29:24.293 answer the call . We bolstered 29:24.293 --> 29:26.460 veterinary services , safeguarding the 29:26.460 --> 29:28.571 health of our military working dogs , 29:28.571 --> 29:27.920 and ensuring the safety of the food 29:27.920 --> 29:30.469 supply . These accomplishments aren't 29:30.469 --> 29:33.180 mine , they're ours , they're yours , 29:33.709 --> 29:35.709 and they are a direct result of the 29:35.709 --> 29:37.542 incredible work happening across 29:37.542 --> 29:39.709 multiple areas of responsibility . I'd 29:39.709 --> 29:41.931 also like to take a moment to thank our 29:41.931 --> 29:44.153 joint and Garrison mission partners and 29:44.153 --> 29:46.265 our partner command teams across Team 29:46.265 --> 29:48.376 MA . Each of you in your own way have 29:48.376 --> 29:50.487 made us , made us better through your 29:50.487 --> 29:52.431 support , friendship , and mission 29:52.431 --> 29:54.265 partnership . To buy subordinate 29:54.265 --> 29:56.265 command teams , you have truly made 29:56.265 --> 29:58.699 this time special . You have led and 29:58.699 --> 30:01.010 built readiness across your formations , 30:01.300 --> 30:03.300 and our teams are ready today to 30:03.300 --> 30:05.467 increase lethality while accomplishing 30:05.467 --> 30:08.390 their mission because of you . I want 30:08.390 --> 30:10.557 to take a moment to express my sincere 30:10.557 --> 30:12.668 gratitude to the incredible team that 30:12.668 --> 30:14.890 makes up Public Health Command Europe , 30:14.890 --> 30:16.890 to the soldiers . Your dedication , 30:16.890 --> 30:18.723 professionalism , and unwavering 30:18.723 --> 30:20.946 commitment to mission accomplishment is 30:20.946 --> 30:23.112 truly inspiring . You are the backbone 30:23.112 --> 30:25.223 of this organization . Continue to be 30:25.223 --> 30:27.446 the disciplined professionals you are . 30:27.446 --> 30:29.557 To our dedicated civilian workforce , 30:29.557 --> 30:31.834 GS and local national , your expertise , 30:32.189 --> 30:34.390 experience , and tireless efforts are 30:34.390 --> 30:36.168 essential to our success . Your 30:36.168 --> 30:38.112 commitment to serving our military 30:38.112 --> 30:40.369 community is deeply appreciated . You 30:40.369 --> 30:42.609 are the continuity and the expertise of 30:42.609 --> 30:45.709 what we do . And to our families . 30:46.280 --> 30:48.800 Thank you for your sacrifices , your 30:48.800 --> 30:50.800 understanding , and your unwavering 30:50.800 --> 30:53.022 support . Military life demands much of 30:53.022 --> 30:54.744 you , and your strength is the 30:54.744 --> 30:56.744 foundation upon which our shoulders 30:56.744 --> 30:58.829 stand . Being the commander of this 30:58.829 --> 31:00.440 organization is the greatest 31:00.440 --> 31:02.440 professional joy in my life . And I 31:02.440 --> 31:04.662 thank each of you for your part in it . 31:05.400 --> 31:07.622 Public Health Command in Europe and the 31:07.622 --> 31:09.567 corresponding veterinary awareness 31:09.567 --> 31:11.733 activities provide for self protection 31:11.733 --> 31:13.956 and health service support to the joint 31:13.956 --> 31:16.178 force like no other . This organization 31:16.178 --> 31:18.189 is unique and represents the elite 31:18.189 --> 31:20.245 levels of force health protection in 31:20.245 --> 31:22.300 veterinary medicine . The officers , 31:22.300 --> 31:24.356 non-commissioned officers , soldiers 31:24.356 --> 31:26.522 and civilians of Public Health Command 31:26.522 --> 31:28.522 have the incredible opportunity and 31:28.522 --> 31:30.745 responsibility to conserve the fighting 31:30.745 --> 31:32.856 strength . And I can think of no more 31:32.856 --> 31:35.079 noble calling . Sort of freedom , 31:35.329 --> 31:37.551 strong medicine , dignity and respect . 31:48.829 --> 31:50.940 Ladies and gentlemen , please welcome 31:50.940 --> 31:53.218 the commander of Public Health Command , 31:53.218 --> 31:55.385 Europe , Colonel Anastasia M . McKay . 32:14.280 --> 32:17.479 Good morning . It's a great day . I'd 32:17.479 --> 32:19.646 like to thank all of the distinguished 32:19.646 --> 32:21.646 guests , general officers , command 32:21.646 --> 32:23.590 teams , civilians , families , and 32:23.590 --> 32:25.479 friends of the Army Public Health 32:25.479 --> 32:27.646 Command Europe , able to make time for 32:27.646 --> 32:29.757 the special occasion . General Monday 32:29.757 --> 32:32.050 Gresham , I'm incredibly honored by 32:32.050 --> 32:34.489 your presence . I know your schedule is 32:34.489 --> 32:36.711 incredibly busy with your own change of 32:36.711 --> 32:38.969 command and PCS that finding the time 32:38.969 --> 32:42.329 to be here really means a lot . I'd 32:42.329 --> 32:43.996 also like to take a moment to 32:43.996 --> 32:45.829 acknowledge my family in central 32:45.829 --> 32:47.996 Wisconsin , not present here today . I 32:47.996 --> 32:50.162 appreciate all your support throughout 32:50.162 --> 32:52.107 my career , and I know I have your 32:52.107 --> 32:55.300 continued support now . Thank you . I 32:55.300 --> 32:57.078 need to give a shout out to the 32:57.078 --> 32:59.859 incredible team at the 21st TSC . I 32:59.859 --> 33:02.026 know my time with the organization was 33:02.026 --> 33:04.137 short , but I learned a lot , and I'm 33:04.137 --> 33:06.303 in complete awe of everything you do . 33:06.890 --> 33:08.689 Thank you for accepting me and 33:08.689 --> 33:11.930 facilitating my command preparation . I 33:11.930 --> 33:13.986 appreciate your support , and I look 33:13.986 --> 33:16.097 forward to continued relationships in 33:16.097 --> 33:19.300 the future . Thank you . I also have a 33:19.300 --> 33:21.411 few special guests that I really need 33:21.411 --> 33:23.522 to draw attention to . Steve and Mary 33:23.522 --> 33:25.189 Jane Prime made the trip from 33:25.189 --> 33:26.856 Alexandria , Virginia and are 33:26.856 --> 33:28.911 absolutely the best neighbors anyone 33:28.911 --> 33:31.660 could ask for . Thank you for welcoming 33:31.660 --> 33:33.827 us to the most incredible neighborhood 33:33.827 --> 33:35.771 in the National Capital Region and 33:35.771 --> 33:37.699 introducing us to how awesome 33:37.699 --> 33:40.180 homeowners associations can be . I'm 33:40.180 --> 33:43.140 serious . Um , I'm very grateful for 33:43.140 --> 33:45.140 your continued support back home in 33:45.140 --> 33:46.973 Virginia , and I'm delighted and 33:46.973 --> 33:49.029 honored you could make the trip here 33:49.029 --> 33:51.349 today . So thank you . Edinburgh to 33:51.349 --> 33:53.460 Rusk made the trip from Chattanooga , 33:53.460 --> 33:56.329 Tennessee . I'm hopeful your experience 33:56.329 --> 33:58.650 getting on post today and through gate 33:58.650 --> 34:00.729 security was better than that last 34:00.729 --> 34:03.619 experience trying to use Uber . Ed and 34:03.619 --> 34:06.780 Brita are extraordinary exchange 34:06.780 --> 34:09.010 student host parents and have a very 34:09.010 --> 34:11.899 busy travel schedule with all of their 34:11.899 --> 34:14.010 extended families throughout Europe . 34:14.139 --> 34:16.139 And so I'm really grateful you were 34:16.139 --> 34:18.361 able to make time in your busy schedule 34:18.361 --> 34:20.695 to be here with me today , so thank you . 34:20.695 --> 34:22.695 And finally , a big thank you to my 34:22.695 --> 34:24.750 husband Jack . He's also coming from 34:24.750 --> 34:27.620 the United States . There are certainly 34:27.620 --> 34:29.300 challenges with having a dual 34:29.300 --> 34:31.467 professional life and schedule , and I 34:31.467 --> 34:33.633 never expected to come back to Germany 34:33.633 --> 34:36.020 after we left in 2012 . But I am truly 34:36.020 --> 34:38.242 grateful for your support , your love , 34:38.260 --> 34:40.860 your encouragement , and telling me to 34:40.860 --> 34:43.929 ask to come to Europe . Um , living and 34:43.929 --> 34:46.479 working across time zones is never easy , 34:46.770 --> 34:48.659 but your love and support enables 34:48.659 --> 34:51.209 success . I love you and thank you for 34:51.209 --> 34:55.179 your support . I'm deeply honored and 34:55.179 --> 34:57.679 humbled to stand before you today as I 34:57.679 --> 34:59.850 assume command of this exceptional 34:59.850 --> 35:03.219 organization . I want to thank Colonel 35:03.219 --> 35:06.129 Paul Lang for your steady leadership , 35:06.459 --> 35:08.515 dedication , and tireless efforts in 35:08.515 --> 35:11.580 guiding this command . You set a high 35:11.580 --> 35:13.760 standard , and I'm grateful for the 35:13.760 --> 35:15.760 incredible foundation you've laid . 35:16.639 --> 35:18.840 Thank you for your transparency , your 35:18.840 --> 35:21.199 warm welcome , and helpful transition . 35:21.979 --> 35:24.201 Enjoy your well-earned vacation , and I 35:24.201 --> 35:26.257 wish you and your family the best in 35:26.257 --> 35:28.389 the next chapter . To the higher 35:28.389 --> 35:30.959 headquarters , General Duro . Thank you 35:30.959 --> 35:32.848 for the trust and confidence that 35:32.848 --> 35:34.792 you've placed in me to lead Public 35:34.792 --> 35:36.792 Health Command Europe . Our mission 35:36.792 --> 35:39.126 directly impacts readiness , resilience , 35:39.199 --> 35:41.199 and the health of the forces across 35:41.199 --> 35:43.421 Europe , Africa , and the Middle East . 35:43.421 --> 35:45.399 To the soldiers , civilians , and 35:45.399 --> 35:47.419 professionals of the command , I am 35:47.419 --> 35:50.159 proud to join your team . I recognize 35:50.159 --> 35:52.381 the unique expertise , commitment , and 35:52.381 --> 35:54.270 professionalism you bring to this 35:54.270 --> 35:56.381 organization every day , whether it's 35:56.381 --> 35:58.048 through veterinary services , 35:58.048 --> 36:00.103 environmental health , lab science , 36:00.103 --> 36:02.270 preventive medicine , or forced health 36:02.270 --> 36:04.326 protection . Your work is absolutely 36:04.326 --> 36:06.215 critical to the army's ability to 36:06.215 --> 36:08.215 operate , fight , and win . As your 36:08.215 --> 36:10.239 commander , I will lead with 36:10.239 --> 36:12.429 transparency , respect , and purpose . 36:12.919 --> 36:14.808 I believe in open communication , 36:14.808 --> 36:16.752 treating everyone with dignity and 36:16.752 --> 36:18.975 respect , and building cohesive teams . 36:18.975 --> 36:20.697 We will maintain our technical 36:20.697 --> 36:22.808 excellence , embrace innovation , and 36:22.808 --> 36:25.040 stay mission focused . Our mission is 36:25.040 --> 36:27.399 enduring , protect the health of the 36:27.399 --> 36:30.000 forest and those we serve . Together we 36:30.000 --> 36:32.222 will strengthen readiness , support our 36:32.222 --> 36:34.167 partners , and continue to deliver 36:34.167 --> 36:35.833 world-class public health and 36:35.833 --> 36:37.889 veterinary support to the army , the 36:37.889 --> 36:39.889 joint force , and our communities . 36:39.889 --> 36:42.000 Thank you for your warm welcome . I'm 36:42.000 --> 36:44.333 excited to serve along each side of you , 36:44.333 --> 36:46.611 so let's get to work . sort of freedom , 36:46.959 --> 36:49.570 strong medicine , dignity and respect . 37:47.100 --> 37:49.322 Ladies and gentlemen , please stand for 37:49.322 --> 37:51.044 the singing of the Army song . 38:01.439 --> 38:02.439 Oh 38:16.409 --> 38:17.409 Mhm . 39:18.649 --> 39:20.760 Ladies and gentlemen , this concludes 39:20.760 --> 39:22.871 today's ceremony . You are invited to 39:22.871 --> 39:24.816 the reception of the Public Health 39:24.816 --> 39:24.770 Command training room in honor of 39:24.770 --> 39:26.770 Colonel McKay . Colonel Lang will 39:26.770 --> 39:28.881 remain on the field for those wishing 39:28.881 --> 39:30.659 to say farewell . Thank you for 39:30.659 --> 39:30.929 attending today's ceremony .