WEBVTT 00:13.130 --> 00:13.739 Sorry . 02:23.389 --> 02:25.389 Ladies and gentlemen , the ceremony 02:25.389 --> 02:27.679 will begin in 2 minutes . Please be 02:27.679 --> 02:30.229 seated . We ask that you please turn 02:30.229 --> 02:33.589 off or silence all wireless devices and 02:33.589 --> 02:35.910 remove all badges for the remainder of 02:35.910 --> 02:38.229 today's ceremony . Thank you for your 02:38.229 --> 02:40.750 cooperation . No 02:53.350 --> 02:54.350 And 03:08.490 --> 03:11.429 I wanna make sure Right 03:25.759 --> 03:26.759 Yes , sir . 03:59.440 --> 04:01.839 What Do you guys want me to say the 04:03.860 --> 04:05.582 Do you guys want me to say the 04:05.582 --> 04:07.693 momentarily part ? you can say that . 04:08.000 --> 04:10.000 Ladies and gentlemen , the ceremony 04:10.000 --> 04:11.490 will begin momentarily . 05:12.040 --> 05:14.070 Good morning ladies and gentlemen . 05:14.480 --> 05:16.369 Welcome to the United States Army 05:16.369 --> 05:18.640 Garrison Fort Hood change of command 05:18.640 --> 05:22.399 ceremony this morning . Colonel Lakea R . 05:22.529 --> 05:24.640 Stokes will pass the colors and 05:24.640 --> 05:27.079 relinquish command of the United States 05:27.079 --> 05:29.970 Army Garrison , Fort Hood to Colonel 05:29.970 --> 05:33.399 Mark R . McClellan . The reviewing 05:33.399 --> 05:35.760 official for today's ceremony is Mr . 05:35.920 --> 05:38.470 Patrick J . Appelman , director , 05:38.679 --> 05:40.559 installation Management command 05:40.559 --> 05:44.049 readiness . Today's color guard is 05:44.049 --> 05:46.480 provided by the director of Emergency 05:46.480 --> 05:49.049 Services and is led by Command Sergeant 05:49.049 --> 05:52.130 Major Lloyd Rhodes , the United States 05:52.130 --> 05:54.690 Army Garrison , Fort Hood Command 05:54.690 --> 05:57.589 Sergeant Major . Music for today's 05:57.589 --> 05:59.709 ceremony is provided by the first 05:59.709 --> 06:02.190 Calvary Division band under the 06:02.190 --> 06:04.134 direction of Staff Sergeant Marcus 06:04.134 --> 06:07.640 Brooks . Ladies and gentlemen , our 06:07.640 --> 06:09.640 special guests attending today's 06:09.640 --> 06:12.720 ceremony include Lieutenant General 06:12.720 --> 06:15.720 Kevin D . Admiral , 3rd Armoured Corps , 06:15.779 --> 06:19.130 and Fort Hood Commanding General . Mr . 06:19.309 --> 06:22.029 Patrick J . Appelman , installation 06:22.029 --> 06:24.500 management command readiness director . 06:25.230 --> 06:27.730 And command sergeant Major Danny J . 06:27.739 --> 06:30.470 Castleberry . Installation management , 06:30.579 --> 06:32.635 command readiness , command sergeant 06:32.635 --> 06:35.839 Major . In addition to these esteemed 06:35.839 --> 06:38.209 guests , we are very pleased to have a 06:38.209 --> 06:41.359 number of city mayors , city managers , 06:41.730 --> 06:43.897 general officers , and retired general 06:43.897 --> 06:47.369 officers , good neighbors , commanders , 06:47.489 --> 06:49.609 senior non-commissioned officers , 06:49.769 --> 06:52.130 distinguished guests , family members 06:52.130 --> 06:54.829 and friends of Fort Hood . We would 06:54.829 --> 06:57.220 also like to extend a special welcome 06:57.220 --> 06:58.942 to the members of the Garrison 06:58.942 --> 07:01.053 workforce who have joined us for this 07:01.053 --> 07:03.269 event . Thank you for your support and 07:03.269 --> 07:06.929 attendance . It is a long 07:06.929 --> 07:09.290 standing tradition in the army on the 07:09.290 --> 07:12.049 occasion of a ceremony to recognize not 07:12.049 --> 07:14.649 only the efforts , sacrifice , and 07:14.649 --> 07:16.816 accomplishments of the commander , but 07:16.816 --> 07:18.816 also the vital contributions of the 07:18.816 --> 07:21.450 spouse . While repeatedly recognized 07:21.450 --> 07:23.394 throughout our army's history as a 07:23.394 --> 07:25.506 vital component of the command team , 07:25.769 --> 07:27.991 the commander's spouse has assumed even 07:27.991 --> 07:30.158 greater responsibilities and countless 07:30.158 --> 07:32.130 burdens in this era of persistent 07:32.130 --> 07:35.390 conflict . At this time , Staff 07:35.390 --> 07:37.510 Sergeant Alejandro Cabrera of 07:37.510 --> 07:39.732 Headquarters and Headquarters Company , 07:39.732 --> 07:41.566 United States Army Garrison , is 07:41.566 --> 07:43.709 presenting a gift to Colonel retired 07:43.709 --> 07:46.630 Gregory V . Stokes , the husband of 07:46.630 --> 07:49.850 Colonel Stokes . The gift reflects the 07:49.850 --> 07:52.170 love and concern that he has shown for 07:52.170 --> 07:54.529 the soldiers and civilians of the 07:54.529 --> 07:56.980 garrison and their families for over 07:56.980 --> 08:00.220 the past 2 years . Colonel retired 08:00.220 --> 08:02.820 Stoke's gift symbolizes the fulfillment 08:02.820 --> 08:05.040 of time with the United States Army 08:05.040 --> 08:07.489 Garrison , Fort Hood , Texas . 08:11.429 --> 08:13.540 Additionally , gifts are being 08:13.540 --> 08:14.818 presented to Gregory . 08:18.510 --> 08:19.200 Janisha 08:22.010 --> 08:25.540 Shana Jessica 08:26.959 --> 08:30.500 And Patrick , the son , daughters , 08:30.609 --> 08:32.770 and brother of Colonel Stokes . 09:46.489 --> 09:48.849 Sergeant Zachary Gustafson of 09:48.849 --> 09:50.929 Headquarters and Headquarters United 09:50.929 --> 09:53.090 States Army Garrison is presenting a 09:53.090 --> 09:55.869 bouquet of yellow roses to Doctor Grace 09:55.869 --> 09:58.039 McClellan , the wife of Colonel 09:58.039 --> 10:00.739 McClellan . Yellow is the color of the 10:00.739 --> 10:03.010 new beginnings and symbolizes her 10:03.010 --> 10:05.770 arrival as the new First Lady of the 10:05.770 --> 10:08.409 United States Army Garrison , Fort Hood . 10:09.150 --> 10:11.520 In time , Doctor McClellan's rosebuds 10:11.520 --> 10:14.080 will blossom , as will her relationship 10:14.080 --> 10:16.559 with the soldiers , civilians , and 10:16.559 --> 10:20.450 their families . Additionally , 10:20.650 --> 10:22.919 gifts are being presented to Sawyer . 10:24.130 --> 10:27.710 Norm and Mall , the son and 10:27.710 --> 10:29.543 daughters of Colonel McClellan . 10:35.840 --> 10:36.840 Hm . 10:42.659 --> 10:44.940 Ladies and gentlemen , please welcome 10:44.940 --> 10:47.450 Miss Janine Lewis , sexual assault 10:47.450 --> 10:49.380 response coordinator for the 3rd 10:49.380 --> 10:51.380 Armoured Corps in the United States 10:51.380 --> 10:53.500 Army Garrison , Fort Hood , who will 10:53.500 --> 10:55.700 now perform a song in honor of today's 10:55.700 --> 10:56.469 ceremony . 11:02.630 --> 11:06.320 A hero When you 11:06.320 --> 11:10.049 look inside your heart . You 11:10.049 --> 11:13.929 don't have to be afraid of what you . 11:18.690 --> 11:22.299 There's an answer . When you 11:22.299 --> 11:26.260 reach into your soul . And the 11:26.260 --> 11:28.469 sorrow that you know . 11:35.460 --> 11:36.979 And then a hero . 11:39.919 --> 11:41.475 With the strength to care . 11:43.739 --> 11:47.080 And you cast your fears aside , 11:47.710 --> 11:49.760 and you know you can . 11:51.510 --> 11:53.890 So when it feels like home . 11:55.929 --> 11:58.369 Look inside you in this room . 11:59.640 --> 12:02.359 And you'll finally see the truth . 12:03.979 --> 12:04.679 That I 12:13.719 --> 12:14.809 It . Oh 12:17.890 --> 12:19.770 When you face the world . 12:21.609 --> 12:25.479 And no one reaches out . For you 12:25.479 --> 12:26.059 to 12:29.549 --> 12:31.020 but you can find . 12:33.960 --> 12:34.960 When you search . 12:37.719 --> 12:41.630 And the emptiness you will 12:41.630 --> 12:42.340 disappear . 12:47.429 --> 12:48.179 And then I 12:51.909 --> 12:55.210 With the strength to carry on 12:55.729 --> 12:58.380 and you cast your fears aside . 12:59.450 --> 13:01.400 And you know you can 13:03.489 --> 13:07.119 So when it feels like hope is gone . 13:07.919 --> 13:09.849 Look inside you and be strong . 13:11.590 --> 13:14.409 And you'll finally see the truth . 13:15.609 --> 13:19.489 And that I and 13:23.000 --> 13:25.809 Cause Oh The 13:25.809 --> 13:28.440 dreams are . 13:31.849 --> 13:33.630 Oh . Yeah 13:38.869 --> 13:39.219 Just 13:43.270 --> 13:44.400 there will be . 13:46.919 --> 13:50.330 And in time you'll find whoever . 13:55.669 --> 13:59.479 And then a hero comes along 14:00.150 --> 14:03.719 with the strength to carry on , 14:03.969 --> 14:06.729 and you cast your fears aside . 14:08.039 --> 14:10.770 And you know you can survive . 14:12.570 --> 14:13.792 So when it feels like 14:17.239 --> 14:20.530 you and be strong . And you'll 14:20.530 --> 14:24.400 finally see the truth . That 14:24.400 --> 14:24.969 I hear 14:32.640 --> 14:33.640 that 14:47.280 --> 14:48.090 That I 15:03.869 --> 15:06.091 Ladies and gentlemen , please stand for 15:06.091 --> 15:08.091 the arrival of the official party . 16:13.119 --> 16:15.230 Ladies and gentlemen , at this time , 16:15.230 --> 16:17.452 the invocation will be provided by Mr . 16:17.520 --> 16:19.710 Mark Halliburton , and please remain 16:19.710 --> 16:22.049 standing for honors to the nation sung 16:22.049 --> 16:24.400 by the Copper Cove Independent School 16:24.400 --> 16:25.450 District Choir . 16:32.700 --> 16:34.756 Now , I already can tell some of you 16:34.756 --> 16:36.867 are looking thinking this better be a 16:36.867 --> 16:40.080 good prayer . And I'm here thinking it 16:40.080 --> 16:41.640 better be a stronger amen . 16:43.760 --> 16:45.927 Hopefully we can come to agreement and 16:45.927 --> 16:48.038 I want you to touch your neighbor and 16:48.038 --> 16:49.927 say I agree with that statement . 16:50.090 --> 16:52.090 Before we enter the prayer , let us 16:52.090 --> 16:54.770 pause and reflect on the sacred of this 16:54.770 --> 16:56.969 moment . We raised the banner of 16:56.969 --> 17:00.359 Jehovah Ni as the Lord is our banner . 17:00.559 --> 17:02.799 Throughout scripture we see the power 17:02.799 --> 17:05.050 and responsibility of leadership passed 17:05.050 --> 17:07.217 from one faithful servant to another , 17:07.609 --> 17:10.650 from Moses to Joshua , from Elijah to 17:10.650 --> 17:14.180 Elisha , from Paul to Timothy . And 17:14.180 --> 17:16.402 he's transition , God did not just pass 17:16.402 --> 17:18.939 the title , he passed a mantle , a 17:18.939 --> 17:21.106 mantle that carried both the authority 17:21.106 --> 17:25.069 to lead and the burden to serve . A 17:25.069 --> 17:28.589 mantle that the leader not to power but 17:28.589 --> 17:31.550 to purpose . Colonel Stokes stands at 17:31.550 --> 17:34.310 the end of her command , not one merely 17:34.310 --> 17:36.829 endured , but as a warrior refined by 17:36.829 --> 17:39.219 fire , tempered like steel in the 17:39.630 --> 17:42.329 furnace of affliction , like Joshua 17:42.329 --> 17:45.189 after the conquest leading a sword in 17:45.189 --> 17:48.270 one hand and unwavering faith in the 17:48.270 --> 17:50.550 other , trusting the commander of the 17:50.550 --> 17:53.589 Lord's army who held the rushing waters . 17:54.099 --> 17:56.560 Of the Jordan who would make a way 17:56.560 --> 17:59.319 through every challenge today we honor 17:59.319 --> 18:01.900 the courage it took to say yes every 18:01.900 --> 18:04.339 day to make decisions when the answer 18:04.339 --> 18:06.579 wasn't clear to carry others burdens 18:06.579 --> 18:09.260 even when your own were heavy and the 18:09.260 --> 18:13.180 scars that testify the sacrifice like 18:13.180 --> 18:15.347 Paul at the . End of this race you can 18:15.347 --> 18:18.224 say I have fought the good fight . I 18:18.224 --> 18:20.964 have finished the race I have kept the 18:20.964 --> 18:23.344 faith and the best words any person can 18:23.344 --> 18:26.074 hear at the conclusion of their mission 18:26.525 --> 18:29.444 as recounted in the Gospel of Matthew . 18:29.564 --> 18:33.525 Well done , good and faithful servant . 18:33.969 --> 18:36.050 Thou hast been faithful over a few 18:36.050 --> 18:38.670 things . Thou , I will make the ruler 18:38.670 --> 18:42.050 over many . Enter thou into the joy of 18:42.050 --> 18:45.680 thy Lord . Amen . Yes Lord . Colonel 18:45.680 --> 18:47.770 McClellan , today a mantle is placed 18:47.770 --> 18:50.209 upon your shoulders , not made of cloth 18:50.209 --> 18:52.209 but of conviction , a mantle that 18:52.209 --> 18:54.410 require your wisdom , humility , and 18:54.410 --> 18:57.530 your sacrifice , as God said to Joshua . 18:59.449 --> 19:01.599 Stepping into new command , the Bible 19:01.599 --> 19:03.890 says , as I was with Moses , so I will 19:03.890 --> 19:06.209 be with you . I will never leave nor 19:06.209 --> 19:08.780 forsake you . Lead not from pride but 19:08.780 --> 19:11.089 from purpose , not for applause but for 19:11.089 --> 19:13.770 impact , not by might nor by power but 19:13.770 --> 19:15.881 by the spirit of the living God . And 19:15.881 --> 19:18.680 remember God doesn't call the qualified . 19:18.770 --> 19:21.489 He qualifies the call . Oh yes , Lord , 19:21.689 --> 19:25.369 today . We offer in the prayer . I ask 19:25.369 --> 19:27.609 that you pray in your faith as I will 19:27.609 --> 19:29.720 pray in mine . Let's take this to the 19:29.720 --> 19:33.000 Lord . Father God , as we stand before 19:33.000 --> 19:35.849 you right now thanking you for what you 19:35.849 --> 19:38.609 have done and as we know the best is 19:38.609 --> 19:41.560 yet to come . Lord , we give thanks to 19:41.849 --> 19:43.627 Colonel Stokes and her devotion 19:43.627 --> 19:45.900 commitment with her spouse Gregory and 19:45.900 --> 19:48.175 children . And Christopher Janea and 19:48.175 --> 19:50.614 Greg Junior and Jessica and brother 19:50.614 --> 19:52.614 Patrick , you've called just as you 19:52.614 --> 19:54.281 called Joshua . Be strong and 19:54.281 --> 19:56.805 courageous . Bless them now , oh Lord , 19:57.015 --> 19:59.126 as they transition from command , may 19:59.126 --> 20:01.375 their service not be remembered but 20:01.375 --> 20:03.849 multiplied , but . Those they have led 20:03.849 --> 20:05.793 and Father , as we lift up Colonel 20:05.793 --> 20:08.260 McClellan and his family standing at 20:08.260 --> 20:10.060 the threshold of a new chapter 20:10.060 --> 20:12.227 reminding them , oh God , that command 20:12.227 --> 20:14.650 is not a throne but a towel , just as 20:14.650 --> 20:17.130 Jesus Christ knelt to wash the feet of 20:17.130 --> 20:19.410 his disciples . Lord , we recognize 20:19.410 --> 20:21.449 that behind every uniform stands a 20:21.449 --> 20:24.359 family who silently carries the cost . 20:24.849 --> 20:27.609 Spousees , Gracie and children , Sawyer , 20:27.819 --> 20:29.930 Nora and Maybelle , Father God , wrap 20:29.930 --> 20:32.890 your arms around them right now . And 20:32.890 --> 20:34.969 we say these things together in the 20:34.969 --> 20:38.010 blessed name of Jesus Christ . 20:38.410 --> 20:39.050 Amen . 21:02.989 --> 21:03.989 Yes . 21:11.270 --> 21:11.719 So 21:31.540 --> 21:32.540 But 22:21.270 --> 22:23.609 Ladies and gentlemen , please be seated . 22:30.760 --> 22:32.760 Ladies and gentlemen , the host for 22:32.760 --> 22:34.959 today's ceremony is Mr . Patrick J . 22:35.010 --> 22:37.520 Appelman , the director of the United 22:37.520 --> 22:39.680 States Army Installation Management 22:39.680 --> 22:42.839 Command readiness , Colonel Lakea R . 22:42.920 --> 22:44.880 Stokes , the outgoing garrison 22:44.880 --> 22:47.280 commander , and Colonel Mark R . 22:47.400 --> 22:49.500 McClellan , the incoming garrison 22:49.500 --> 22:53.489 commander . Originally established as 22:53.489 --> 22:56.939 Camp Hood in 1942 as the Army's tank 22:56.939 --> 22:59.689 destroyer center , it became Fort Hood 22:59.689 --> 23:03.459 in 1950 . More recently , on May 9 , 23:03.699 --> 23:07.260 2023 , the installation was renamed to 23:07.260 --> 23:09.619 Fort Cavazos and then officially 23:09.619 --> 23:12.380 redesignated to Fort Hood on June 11 , 23:12.589 --> 23:16.420 2025 , honoring Colonel Robert B . Hood . 23:17.420 --> 23:20.410 For over 80 years , from World War II 23:20.410 --> 23:22.188 through current operations like 23:22.188 --> 23:24.619 Inherent Resolve , Fort Hood has been a 23:24.619 --> 23:26.569 vital support hub for our service 23:26.569 --> 23:28.650 members deploying around the globe . 23:29.569 --> 23:31.729 Historically this support came from 23:31.729 --> 23:34.140 soldiers within the garrison , but 23:34.140 --> 23:36.449 today a dedicated team of highly 23:36.449 --> 23:38.616 skilled civilian professionals handles 23:38.616 --> 23:41.609 these critical tasks , and those tasks 23:41.609 --> 23:44.530 are extensive from deploying troops and 23:44.530 --> 23:47.069 equipment to locations like Iraq and 23:47.069 --> 23:49.579 Poland to supporting the families who 23:49.579 --> 23:51.579 remain here with essential services 23:51.579 --> 23:54.209 like child care . The garrison does it 23:54.209 --> 23:57.020 all . Simply put , our mission is to 23:57.020 --> 23:59.449 provide the same unwavering support to 23:59.449 --> 24:02.729 our units , soldiers and their families 24:02.729 --> 24:05.550 that they provide to our nation . Here 24:05.550 --> 24:07.709 at Fort Hood we proudly serve a 24:07.709 --> 24:11.099 community of over 360,000 people , 24:11.709 --> 24:15.390 soldiers , marines , airmen , family 24:15.390 --> 24:18.459 members , civilians , and retirees . 24:19.280 --> 24:21.569 The Fort Hood Garrison is comprised of 24:21.569 --> 24:24.739 1 management and control office , 6 24:24.739 --> 24:27.500 directorates , 8 installation support 24:27.500 --> 24:30.739 offices , and 2 subordinate military 24:30.739 --> 24:34.380 units . Ladies and gentlemen , the 3rd 24:34.380 --> 24:36.689 Armored Corps and Fort Hood commander , 24:36.969 --> 24:39.369 Lieutenant General Kevin D . Admiral . 24:52.890 --> 24:55.001 Well , good morning , everyone . Team 24:55.001 --> 24:57.001 Hood , members of the Central Texas 24:57.001 --> 24:59.001 community , it's a beautiful day to 24:59.001 --> 25:01.239 have a ceremony as we farewell Colonel 25:01.239 --> 25:03.900 Lakeisha Stokes after 24 outstanding 25:03.900 --> 25:05.689 months and welcome Colonel Mark 25:05.689 --> 25:07.745 McClellan as he takes command of the 25:07.745 --> 25:09.911 Fort Hood garrison . I want to welcome 25:09.911 --> 25:11.800 all the members of the Stokes and 25:11.800 --> 25:13.911 McClellan families who are here today 25:13.911 --> 25:16.133 for the Stokes family , Colonel retired 25:16.133 --> 25:18.245 Greg , Janisha , and Greg the Third , 25:18.245 --> 25:20.578 thank you for your support to Team Hood , 25:20.578 --> 25:22.800 and we wish you the best as you move on 25:22.800 --> 25:24.911 to the next chapter . For McClellan , 25:25.060 --> 25:27.689 Doctor Grace , Sawyer , Nora , Maybelle , 25:27.900 --> 25:29.900 welcome to the great place , and we 25:29.900 --> 25:32.011 look forward to getting to know you . 25:32.011 --> 25:34.178 Special thanks to all the soldiers and 25:34.178 --> 25:36.067 civilians who worked to make this 25:36.067 --> 25:38.233 occasion special , including the first 25:38.233 --> 25:40.567 Calvary Division band , the color guard , 25:40.567 --> 25:42.622 and the protocol . Let's please give 25:42.622 --> 25:42.390 them a round of applause this morning . 25:46.260 --> 25:48.427 The Fort Hood Garrison was responsible 25:48.427 --> 25:50.593 for one of the most important military 25:50.593 --> 25:52.760 bases in the world . This special team 25:52.760 --> 25:54.871 manages facilities and resources that 25:54.871 --> 25:56.927 allow our units to train and achieve 25:56.927 --> 25:58.649 high levels of readiness while 25:58.649 --> 26:00.704 supporting all aspects of quality of 26:00.704 --> 26:02.871 life through housing , NWR , DES , and 26:02.871 --> 26:05.170 countless other agencies . Over the 26:05.170 --> 26:07.729 past 24 months , Lakeya prioritize 26:07.729 --> 26:09.673 efforts that affected our soldiers 26:09.673 --> 26:12.007 across all facets of live fire training . 26:12.540 --> 26:14.849 And updates to ranges to housing 26:14.849 --> 26:17.071 improvements to recreation enhancements 26:17.071 --> 26:19.182 and dining enhancements all over this 26:19.182 --> 26:21.369 installation while also taking care of 26:21.369 --> 26:23.969 her Garrison team under her watch , the 26:23.969 --> 26:26.010 Garrison team brought varied dining 26:26.010 --> 26:27.843 options to our soldiers with the 26:27.843 --> 26:29.732 Phantom centralized hub and other 26:29.732 --> 26:31.630 campus style options . They ins 26:31.630 --> 26:33.949 installed a cutting edge micro grid on 26:33.949 --> 26:35.782 West Fort Hood to enhance energy 26:35.782 --> 26:37.839 resilience , reduce dependency on 26:37.839 --> 26:40.109 external power of resources , and 26:40.109 --> 26:42.069 integrated renewable energy energy 26:42.069 --> 26:44.119 solutions . They supported the Fort 26:44.119 --> 26:46.560 Hood Health and holistic fitness roll 26:46.560 --> 26:48.739 out with the renovation of 4 soldier 26:48.739 --> 26:50.850 performance and readiness centers and 26:50.850 --> 26:53.030 the transition of other facilities to 26:53.030 --> 26:55.270 24 hour operations for our soldiers to 26:55.270 --> 26:58.160 build their physical readiness . On top 26:58.160 --> 27:00.271 of the previous accomplishments , the 27:00.271 --> 27:02.160 Fort Hood Garrison introduced new 27:02.160 --> 27:04.438 programs to to improve the great place . 27:04.438 --> 27:06.382 From the Cabaso's connector to the 27:06.382 --> 27:08.271 Abrams Outdoor Fitness Park , the 27:08.271 --> 27:10.382 Garrison team under Colonel Stokes is 27:10.382 --> 27:12.493 focused on improving our soldiers and 27:12.493 --> 27:14.604 families' quality of life across this 27:14.604 --> 27:16.827 great installation . This hard work was 27:16.827 --> 27:19.049 recognized as the Garrison team won the 27:19.049 --> 27:21.160 Commander in Chief's annual award for 27:21.160 --> 27:23.216 installation excellence , and it was 27:23.216 --> 27:25.438 also named the best garrison by US Army 27:25.438 --> 27:27.327 Installation Management Command . 27:27.327 --> 27:29.327 Lakesha was the right leader at the 27:29.327 --> 27:31.549 right time to continue the improvements 27:31.549 --> 27:33.771 across the great place and on behalf of 27:33.771 --> 27:35.938 all of Fort Hood , I want to say thank 27:35.938 --> 27:38.104 you for your leadership and dedication 27:38.104 --> 27:40.216 to our soldiers , our civilians , and 27:40.216 --> 27:42.382 our families over the last two years . 27:42.382 --> 27:44.271 If she's not going far , she will 27:44.271 --> 27:46.160 remain a part of Fort Hood as she 27:46.160 --> 27:48.216 transitions over to Operational Test 27:48.216 --> 27:50.271 command . Assad as I am I am to lose 27:50.271 --> 27:52.216 Colonel Lakea Stokes , I'm just as 27:52.216 --> 27:54.382 excited to have Colonel Mark McClellan 27:54.382 --> 27:56.438 as our new Garrison commander . Mark 27:56.438 --> 27:58.604 comes with a tremendous reputation for 27:58.604 --> 28:00.493 Fort Benning , where he served as 28:00.493 --> 28:00.150 director of command and tactics 28:00.150 --> 28:02.206 directorate . He's a proven leader , 28:02.206 --> 28:04.317 and I'm looking forward to everything 28:04.317 --> 28:06.539 that he will accomplish here with us at 28:06.539 --> 28:08.594 Fort Hood . God bless each and every 28:08.594 --> 28:08.310 one of you are soldiers who are 28:08.310 --> 28:10.229 deployed , our families affected 28:10.229 --> 28:12.829 recently by , uh , the flood , Phantom 28:12.829 --> 28:14.940 Warriors , Phantom Lethal . Thank you 28:14.940 --> 28:15.940 very much . 28:30.439 --> 28:32.859 The change of command is a simple 28:32.859 --> 28:34.859 traditional event that is rich with 28:34.859 --> 28:37.949 symbolism and heritage . The key to the 28:37.949 --> 28:40.171 ceremony is the passing of the garrison 28:40.171 --> 28:42.869 colors . These garrison colors 28:42.869 --> 28:44.813 represent not only the lineage and 28:44.813 --> 28:46.949 honors of the garrison command , but 28:46.949 --> 28:49.229 also the loyalty and unity of its 28:49.229 --> 28:52.189 soldiers and civilians . The garrison 28:52.189 --> 28:54.189 colors are the garrison commander's 28:54.189 --> 28:56.760 symbol of authority , representing her 28:56.760 --> 28:59.079 responsibilities to the organization . 29:00.119 --> 29:02.175 Wherever the garrison commander is , 29:02.175 --> 29:05.079 there also are the garrison colors . 29:05.280 --> 29:07.729 The custodian of the garrison colors is 29:07.729 --> 29:09.840 the garrison command Sergeant Major , 29:10.199 --> 29:12.310 who is the senior lies soldier in the 29:12.310 --> 29:14.143 garrison command and a principal 29:14.143 --> 29:17.420 adviser to the garrison commander . The 29:17.420 --> 29:19.142 passing of the garrison colors 29:19.142 --> 29:21.198 symbolizes the transfer of authority 29:21.198 --> 29:23.142 from the outgoing commander to the 29:23.142 --> 29:25.619 incoming commander . The passing of the 29:25.619 --> 29:28.020 colors demonstrates to the soldiers and 29:28.020 --> 29:30.242 civilians of the unit that the outgoing 29:30.242 --> 29:32.219 garrison commander has passed the 29:32.219 --> 29:34.260 mantle of leadership to the new 29:34.260 --> 29:37.260 garrison commander . With this also 29:37.260 --> 29:39.819 passes the loyalty of the soldiers and 29:39.819 --> 29:41.763 civilians to their new commander . 30:07.540 --> 30:09.619 Command Sergeant Major Rhodes is now 30:09.619 --> 30:11.786 passing the garrison colors to Colonel 30:11.786 --> 30:14.290 Stokes , the outgoing commander , 30:14.660 --> 30:16.859 signifying the last official act 30:16.859 --> 30:18.970 between the Garrison Command Sergeant 30:18.970 --> 30:20.915 Major and the garrison commander . 30:27.619 --> 30:30.020 Colonel Stokes is passing the colors to 30:30.020 --> 30:32.859 Mister Appleman signifying a successful 30:32.859 --> 30:34.310 completion of command . 30:41.189 --> 30:43.479 Mr . Appleman is passing the colors to 30:43.479 --> 30:45.439 Colonel McClellan , the incoming 30:45.439 --> 30:47.550 commander , charging him with the 30:47.550 --> 30:50.189 responsibility for the unit as its new 30:50.189 --> 30:51.420 garrison commander . 30:53.859 --> 30:57.589 By authority of Army regulations 600-20 , 30:57.819 --> 31:00.819 paragraph 2-5 alpha , the undersign 31:00.819 --> 31:03.089 assumes command of the United stating 31:03.089 --> 31:04.422 the change of command . 31:33.689 --> 31:35.859 Ladies and gentlemen , the director of 31:35.859 --> 31:39.459 the US Army installation , Management 31:39.459 --> 31:42.400 command readiness , Mr . Patrick J . 31:42.439 --> 31:43.130 Appleman . 32:17.069 --> 32:19.910 Distinguished guest Command Sergeant's 32:19.910 --> 32:23.290 Major . Colonel Stokes , Colonel 32:23.290 --> 32:25.290 McClellan , and your families . 32:26.119 --> 32:28.175 Civilians and friends of the US Army 32:28.175 --> 32:30.609 Garrison Fort Hood . Good morning . 32:32.849 --> 32:34.905 It's a beautiful day to be at such a 32:34.905 --> 32:37.469 great place . There's a saying in the 32:37.469 --> 32:39.580 army commanders come and go , but the 32:39.580 --> 32:42.680 colors always remain . Today we honor 32:42.680 --> 32:44.902 one of the military's oldest traditions 32:44.902 --> 32:46.902 by witnessing the change of command 32:46.902 --> 32:48.847 between Colonel Lakesha Stokes and 32:48.847 --> 32:51.300 Colonel Mark McClellan . As the 32:51.300 --> 32:53.300 director of installation management 32:53.300 --> 32:55.356 command readiness , it's my distinct 32:55.356 --> 32:57.578 privilege and honor to stand before our 32:57.578 --> 32:59.578 Fort Hood community and families to 32:59.578 --> 32:59.189 host this change of command . 33:03.319 --> 33:05.430 It's such a privilege to be here with 33:05.430 --> 33:07.208 you as we salute an outstanding 33:07.208 --> 33:09.263 Garrison commander , Colonel Lakesha 33:09.263 --> 33:11.263 Stokes and her family , her husband 33:11.263 --> 33:13.208 Gregory , and their three children 33:13.208 --> 33:15.500 Christopher , Janisha , and Gregory . 33:16.859 --> 33:18.970 We would also like to welcome Colonel 33:18.970 --> 33:21.026 Mark McClellan , his spouse , Doctor 33:21.026 --> 33:22.970 Grace , and their three children , 33:22.970 --> 33:25.219 Sawyer , Nor , and Maybelle . Thank you 33:25.219 --> 33:27.441 for attending today's change of command 33:27.441 --> 33:30.420 ceremony . Lakesha , I know this is a 33:30.420 --> 33:32.660 bittersweet day for you , commanding a 33:32.660 --> 33:36.329 garrison . Is one of the most 33:36.329 --> 33:38.329 unique military assignments one can 33:38.329 --> 33:40.959 experience serving our soldiers , 33:41.410 --> 33:43.577 command civilians and their families . 33:43.709 --> 33:45.765 Although I must say we're sad to see 33:45.765 --> 33:47.987 you go , congratulations is in order on 33:47.987 --> 33:50.098 your next position as the director of 33:50.098 --> 33:52.209 maneuver support and sustainment test 33:52.209 --> 33:53.987 directorate on West Fort Hood . 33:54.540 --> 33:56.373 Congratulations , Lakesha . This 33:56.373 --> 33:58.429 assignment is an honor and very well 33:58.429 --> 34:00.373 deserved for you and your family . 34:08.339 --> 34:10.283 Lakesha , I'd like to take a brief 34:10.283 --> 34:12.117 moment to double down on General 34:12.117 --> 34:14.339 Admiral's , uh , comments and highlight 34:14.339 --> 34:16.061 just a few of your many , uh , 34:16.061 --> 34:18.228 accomplishments . First , you and your 34:18.228 --> 34:20.172 team , day in and day out provided 34:20.172 --> 34:21.950 exceptional services and ensure 34:21.950 --> 34:24.006 soldiers and their families are well 34:24.006 --> 34:26.172 cared for while they serve our country 34:26.448 --> 34:28.226 from maneuver training areas to 34:28.226 --> 34:30.281 building repairs and improvements to 34:30.281 --> 34:32.938 MWR events throughout the year , Fort 34:32.938 --> 34:35.299 Hood Garrison always provides first 34:35.299 --> 34:37.949 class services . So it's no surprise 34:37.949 --> 34:40.229 that under your command Fort Hood was 34:40.229 --> 34:42.429 announced as the 2025 Commanders in 34:42.429 --> 34:44.429 chief annual award for installation 34:44.429 --> 34:47.239 excellence . Second , the Cavazos 34:47.239 --> 34:49.295 connector was spearheaded by you and 34:49.295 --> 34:51.295 your team to provide a free uh fare 34:51.295 --> 34:54.908 free on post microtransit system 34:54.908 --> 34:57.075 designed to connect soldiers and their 34:57.075 --> 34:59.297 families , especially junior enlisted , 34:59.297 --> 35:01.352 lacking reliable transportation with 35:01.352 --> 35:03.519 vital services and resources on post . 35:04.449 --> 35:06.560 Third , you focus your efforts on the 35:06.560 --> 35:08.850 heart and soul of the garrison , always 35:08.850 --> 35:10.969 putting soldiers , families , and 35:10.969 --> 35:13.729 civilians first , recognizing that food 35:13.729 --> 35:15.896 insecurity impacts quality of life and 35:15.896 --> 35:18.409 readiness . Fort Hood launched a pilot 35:18.409 --> 35:21.219 program in FY 24 aimed at providing 35:21.219 --> 35:23.889 immediate financial assistance , food 35:23.889 --> 35:26.250 access , and nutritional education to 35:26.250 --> 35:29.010 families . To date , the pilot has 35:29.010 --> 35:32.729 provided over $225,000 in the first 35:32.729 --> 35:36.530 six months of 2025 to over 631 35:36.530 --> 35:39.780 families . All in support of soldiers 35:39.780 --> 35:43.620 and families . Lakesha , I'm very proud 35:43.620 --> 35:45.676 of you and very proud to have served 35:45.676 --> 35:48.479 with you . To the Garrison staff under 35:48.479 --> 35:50.701 Colonel Stokes's leadership , thank you 35:50.701 --> 35:52.868 for supporting your commander and your 35:52.868 --> 35:54.868 hard work and service to the entire 35:54.868 --> 35:57.290 community of Fort Hood . Today we'd 35:57.290 --> 35:59.179 also like to welcome Colonel Mark 35:59.179 --> 36:01.290 McClellan and his family to Fort Hood 36:01.290 --> 36:03.709 and to the MCO readiness team . I 36:03.709 --> 36:05.931 enjoyed our conversations yesterday and 36:05.931 --> 36:08.042 I'm excited to see you assume command 36:08.042 --> 36:10.376 and lead the US Army Garrison Fort Hood . 36:10.959 --> 36:12.792 I know you will serve Lieutenant 36:12.792 --> 36:15.070 General Admiral in Fort Hood very well . 36:18.320 --> 36:20.320 In closing , I'd like to thank your 36:20.320 --> 36:22.376 families for showing their support , 36:22.376 --> 36:24.376 the Fort Hood community and all our 36:24.376 --> 36:26.487 distinguishing guests and friends for 36:26.487 --> 36:28.542 joining us today . We are the army's 36:28.542 --> 36:30.153 home . This we will defend . 36:49.149 --> 36:51.790 Ladies and gentlemen , Colonel Lukea R . 36:51.909 --> 36:52.639 Stokes . 37:05.129 --> 37:07.409 Good morning . Sir , Major , please put 37:07.409 --> 37:08.965 everyone at rest , please . 37:11.899 --> 37:13.677 Lieutenant General Admiral Mr . 37:13.677 --> 37:15.455 Appleman , Commander Star Major 37:15.455 --> 37:17.566 Castleberry , general officers , good 37:17.566 --> 37:19.510 neighbors , soldiers , civilians , 37:19.510 --> 37:21.510 distinguished guests , families and 37:21.510 --> 37:23.566 friends of Fort Hood , thank you all 37:23.566 --> 37:25.399 for being here today . First and 37:25.399 --> 37:28.810 foremost , I give all honor and glory 37:28.810 --> 37:32.219 to God because without him none of this 37:32.219 --> 37:35.000 would have been possible . This journey 37:35.000 --> 37:37.620 has been humbling , rewarding , and 37:37.620 --> 37:39.669 filled with purpose , and I'm truly 37:39.669 --> 37:42.770 grateful for every step of it . Fort 37:42.770 --> 37:45.520 Hood has always stood as a symbol 37:45.520 --> 37:47.969 strength , resilience , and readiness . 37:48.050 --> 37:50.219 Its legacy is not just in the mission 37:50.219 --> 37:52.209 we perform , but in the people who 37:52.209 --> 37:54.570 carry the mission for every day . It 37:54.570 --> 37:56.770 has been the honor of a lifetime to 37:56.770 --> 37:59.610 contribute to that legacy alongside all 37:59.610 --> 38:02.399 of you . There's a quote that resonates 38:02.399 --> 38:04.510 deeply with me which is Leadership is 38:04.510 --> 38:06.732 not being in charge , it's about taking 38:06.732 --> 38:08.843 care of those in charge , which means 38:08.843 --> 38:10.899 leadership is not about the title or 38:10.899 --> 38:13.066 position , it's about serving others , 38:13.066 --> 38:15.120 empowering people and creating the 38:15.120 --> 38:18.050 conditions where teams thrive . Here at 38:18.050 --> 38:20.409 Fort Hood I've had the incredible honor 38:20.409 --> 38:22.576 of leading a team that includes nearly 38:22.576 --> 38:25.530 2000 departmental Army civilians and 31 38:25.530 --> 38:28.209 soldiers . Together this garrison team 38:28.209 --> 38:30.320 is responsible providing support to a 38:30.320 --> 38:32.169 population over 5000 soldiers , 38:32.330 --> 38:34.889 civilians , family members , veterans , 38:34.969 --> 38:38.250 retirees , and survivors . You are the 38:38.250 --> 38:40.489 ones who carry out the mission . You're 38:40.489 --> 38:42.889 the ones who get things done and has 38:42.889 --> 38:45.111 been the greatest honor of my career to 38:45.111 --> 38:47.399 lead beside you . Over the past two 38:47.399 --> 38:49.232 years we've made some incredible 38:49.232 --> 38:51.120 strides together . We improved 38:51.120 --> 38:53.689 infrastructure across the installation , 38:53.840 --> 38:56.530 revitalized living spaces , and pushed 38:56.530 --> 38:58.600 for modernization projects that have 38:58.600 --> 39:02.040 long term impacts . We're we're 39:02.040 --> 39:05.030 prioritize energy resilience . Increase 39:05.030 --> 39:07.030 quality of life initiatives for our 39:07.030 --> 39:09.110 soldiers and families and build 39:09.110 --> 39:11.332 stronger connections with our community 39:11.332 --> 39:14.139 partners . We also strengthen emergency 39:14.139 --> 39:16.361 preparedness , enhance customer service 39:16.361 --> 39:18.790 deliver across all directorates , and 39:18.790 --> 39:21.012 improve communication and collaboration 39:21.012 --> 39:23.929 at every level . These accomplishments 39:23.929 --> 39:26.139 didn't happen because of one person . 39:26.389 --> 39:28.500 They happen because of the collective 39:28.500 --> 39:31.110 efforts of our team of teams , and I'm 39:31.110 --> 39:34.570 proud to have been part of that . If 39:34.570 --> 39:36.792 you look at the 2 pages just before the 39:36.792 --> 39:39.014 last page in the program , you'll see a 39:39.014 --> 39:41.126 list of all the major awards received 39:41.126 --> 39:43.181 over the last 2 years . I won't name 39:43.181 --> 39:45.570 them all because if I did , we'll be 39:45.570 --> 39:47.949 here all day . Um , but I will read a 39:47.949 --> 39:49.893 few . We received the Commander in 39:49.893 --> 39:52.005 Chief installation Excellence Award , 39:52.005 --> 39:54.280 the Department of the Army Partnership 39:54.280 --> 39:56.502 Award for Workforce Solution of Central 39:56.502 --> 39:59.010 Texas , Department of the Army Superior 39:59.010 --> 40:01.169 Union Award , the Department of Army 40:01.169 --> 40:03.959 Best Large anti-terrorism Program award , 40:04.169 --> 40:06.969 and the MCO Best Garrison Award . These 40:06.969 --> 40:09.600 recognitions validate what we already 40:09.600 --> 40:12.050 know . This team is among the best in 40:12.050 --> 40:14.050 the army , and your work has made a 40:14.050 --> 40:16.580 national impact . In addition to those 40:16.580 --> 40:18.636 achievements , I'd like to highlight 40:18.636 --> 40:20.302 some more key milestones that 40:20.302 --> 40:22.524 demonstrate the magnitude of what we've 40:22.524 --> 40:24.747 accomplished together . We launched the 40:24.747 --> 40:26.913 Cavassas connect their mass transit in 40:26.913 --> 40:29.024 March of 2024 , the first of its kind 40:29.024 --> 40:31.260 on military installation , constructed 40:31.260 --> 40:33.459 the $2 million Abrams Outdoor Fitness 40:33.459 --> 40:36.159 Park , also a first of its kind . Child 40:36.159 --> 40:38.381 and youth services received exceptional 40:38.381 --> 40:40.548 scores in the Army higher headquarters 40:40.548 --> 40:43.580 inspection , conduct swift water rescue 40:43.580 --> 40:45.979 of over 40 personnel during floods near 40:45.979 --> 40:48.800 Cow House Creek with DES UAB 40:48.800 --> 40:51.143 successfully . Directly swift water 40:51.143 --> 40:53.663 boat teams to those in need . Partner 40:53.663 --> 40:56.022 with military family advisory network 40:56.022 --> 40:58.300 to provide permanent change of station , 40:58.300 --> 41:00.143 pantry stock boxes for incoming 41:00.143 --> 41:02.143 families . Partner with the Central 41:02.143 --> 41:04.199 Texas Food Bank to provide the fresh 41:04.199 --> 41:06.012 food for Families initiative , 41:06.262 --> 41:09.163 renovated 803 homes , to motor pools , 41:09.183 --> 41:11.702 and 14 barracks , additional 9 awarded 41:11.702 --> 41:14.982 and in progress . Hanger 6940 on the 41:14.982 --> 41:17.385 way for . Fitness centers transition to 41:17.385 --> 41:19.607 soldier performance readiness centers , 41:19.607 --> 41:22.946 install CCTVs and 21 barracks , create 41:22.946 --> 41:25.345 24/7 fitness centers at North Fort , 41:25.466 --> 41:27.535 West Fort , and Warriorway Fitness . 41:27.785 --> 41:30.466 Constructed 217 new homes in Heritage 41:30.466 --> 41:33.426 Heights , demolished 314 homes in 41:33.426 --> 41:35.946 Chatford Village , and 2072 in McNair 41:35.946 --> 41:38.168 Village . Completed roof replacement on 41:38.168 --> 41:41.986 3,036 home unveila Barrack 100 . 41:42.649 --> 41:44.760 With construction of barracks 101 and 41:44.760 --> 41:47.649 102 is in progress . Installed a 41:47.649 --> 41:49.889 cutting edge micro grid on West Fort , 41:50.209 --> 41:52.265 installed hard targets and live fire 41:52.265 --> 41:54.320 training areas and are acquiring new 41:54.320 --> 41:56.376 moving armor targets . Completed the 41:56.376 --> 41:59.250 Robert Gray Army Air fuel facility in 41:59.250 --> 42:02.979 6988 support . I mean supply support 42:02.979 --> 42:05.139 activity constructed the Blackwell 42:05.139 --> 42:08.260 multi-use two-tier battle positions 42:08.260 --> 42:10.316 struct the Harris Heights playground 42:10.316 --> 42:12.790 and Dollar . These efforts represent 42:12.790 --> 42:15.169 not only investment in infrastructure 42:15.379 --> 42:18.300 but in people , readiness , and the 42:18.300 --> 42:20.780 future of Fort Hood . At this time , I 42:20.780 --> 42:22.502 would like to take a moment to 42:22.502 --> 42:24.724 sincerely thank a group of people whose 42:24.724 --> 42:26.891 dedication and support have been vital 42:26.891 --> 42:28.836 to everything we've accomplished , 42:28.836 --> 42:31.058 Lieutenant General Bernari . Lieutenant 42:31.058 --> 42:33.310 General Admiral M . McCullough and Mr . 42:33.320 --> 42:35.264 Appelman , serving as the Garrison 42:35.264 --> 42:37.560 commander under your guidance has been 42:37.560 --> 42:39.782 both an honor and a learning experience 42:39.782 --> 42:41.949 that I would care will me for the rest 42:41.949 --> 42:44.389 of my career . You empowered me to lead 42:44.389 --> 42:46.949 bowling , held me accountable to high 42:46.949 --> 42:49.350 standards , and always kept the focus 42:49.350 --> 42:51.590 on taking care of people and accomplish 42:51.590 --> 42:54.350 the mission . Thank you for allowing me 42:54.350 --> 42:56.790 the space to lead , the support to 42:56.790 --> 42:59.300 succeed , and the mentorship to grow . 42:59.510 --> 43:01.232 Your confidence in me and your 43:01.232 --> 43:03.399 steadfast backing of the Garrison team 43:03.399 --> 43:05.288 made everything we'd accomplished 43:05.288 --> 43:07.288 possible . Thank you . To my fellow 43:07.288 --> 43:09.232 command teams , thank you for your 43:09.232 --> 43:11.177 trust , collaboration , and shared 43:11.177 --> 43:13.232 commitment to excellence . As Scarce 43:13.232 --> 43:15.121 command , it has been an absolute 43:15.121 --> 43:17.177 privilege to serve alongside each of 43:17.177 --> 43:16.969 you in support of our soldiers , 43:17.050 --> 43:18.994 families , and mission residents , 43:19.070 --> 43:21.403 whether we're responding to emergencies , 43:21.403 --> 43:23.459 tackling infrastructure challenges , 43:23.459 --> 43:25.570 supporting major training events , or 43:25.570 --> 43:27.403 enhancing quality of life , your 43:27.403 --> 43:29.626 partnership made all the difference . I 43:29.626 --> 43:31.237 appreciate your openness and 43:31.237 --> 43:33.237 willingness to engage and your deep 43:33.237 --> 43:35.403 understand that none of us can do this 43:35.403 --> 43:37.570 alone . To our installation partners , 43:37.570 --> 43:39.626 thank you for being vital members of 43:39.626 --> 43:41.459 the team . While the Garrison is 43:41.459 --> 43:43.681 responsible for delivering 55 of the 78 43:43.681 --> 43:45.737 services , the remaining 23 wouldn't 43:45.737 --> 43:47.848 happen without you . Your expertise , 43:47.848 --> 43:50.070 responsiveness , and collaboration have 43:50.070 --> 43:52.070 been critical to the success of the 43:52.070 --> 43:54.126 installation and to the readiness of 43:54.126 --> 43:56.590 our soldiers and families . Together we 43:56.590 --> 43:58.550 formed a unified synchronized 43:58.550 --> 44:00.606 enterprise committed to excellence . 44:00.830 --> 44:02.941 Thank you for your dedication and for 44:02.941 --> 44:05.052 making Fort Hood a place where people 44:05.052 --> 44:07.108 and missions strive to our community 44:07.108 --> 44:09.274 partners , thank you for your constant 44:09.274 --> 44:11.497 support , whether it was through mutual 44:11.497 --> 44:13.608 aid , furniture donations , or simply 44:13.608 --> 44:15.830 showing up when our soldiers and family 44:15.830 --> 44:18.052 needs support . You're proven that what 44:18.052 --> 44:19.997 happens on this insulation mas far 44:19.997 --> 44:21.997 beyond the gates , and that when we 44:21.997 --> 44:24.219 work together , there's no challenge we 44:24.219 --> 44:26.108 can't overcome . To my garrison , 44:26.108 --> 44:28.179 civilians and soldiers , you are the 44:28.179 --> 44:30.500 backbone of this mission . Your quiet 44:30.500 --> 44:33.060 excellence , tireless effort and 44:33.060 --> 44:35.171 dedication behind the scenes are what 44:35.171 --> 44:37.659 made this garrison successful . You are 44:37.659 --> 44:39.826 the true professionals who make it all 44:39.826 --> 44:41.603 work . Thank you . You for your 44:41.603 --> 44:43.437 professionalism , your pride and 44:43.437 --> 44:45.103 service , and your unwavering 44:45.103 --> 44:47.326 commitment to taking care of soldiers , 44:47.326 --> 44:49.492 families , and civilians and enhancing 44:49.492 --> 44:51.603 the quality of life here at the great 44:51.603 --> 44:53.826 place . Your work is essential and your 44:53.826 --> 44:56.415 impact is felt very every single day . 44:56.860 --> 44:58.749 To my command group , you are the 44:58.749 --> 45:00.804 heartbeat of this headquarters , the 45:00.804 --> 45:02.971 ones who ensure things run smoothly no 45:02.971 --> 45:05.193 matter what's happening around us . You 45:05.193 --> 45:07.304 answer every call , anticipated every 45:07.304 --> 45:09.527 need , solve every tech issue , use you 45:09.527 --> 45:11.416 with a smile , and kept me moving 45:11.416 --> 45:13.638 forward , organized , informed , and on 45:13.638 --> 45:15.860 time . Your profession is . Description 45:15.965 --> 45:18.076 and dedication allowed me to focus on 45:18.076 --> 45:20.243 leading this garrison . I never had to 45:20.243 --> 45:22.354 worry because I knew you were on it . 45:22.354 --> 45:24.465 You didn't just support the mission , 45:24.465 --> 45:26.576 you made the mission possible . Thank 45:26.576 --> 45:28.632 you for being my constant , calm and 45:28.632 --> 45:31.094 capable team behind the scenes . I 45:31.094 --> 45:33.038 appreciate you more than words can 45:33.038 --> 45:35.094 express . To Command Star Major Hall 45:35.094 --> 45:37.205 and Commandar Major Rose , though you 45:37.205 --> 45:39.427 served at different times , each of you 45:39.427 --> 45:41.705 brought your unique strengths , energy , 45:41.705 --> 45:43.816 and leadership to this team , and I'm 45:43.816 --> 45:45.872 better because of it . Thank you for 45:45.872 --> 45:47.983 being my battle buddies , for keeping 45:47.983 --> 45:49.927 the pulse of the formation and for 45:49.927 --> 45:51.927 ensuring our soldiers and civilians 45:51.927 --> 45:51.580 were seen , heard , and supported , 45:51.830 --> 45:53.941 whether the walking , the footprint , 45:53.949 --> 45:55.949 during PT with soldiers , providing 45:55.949 --> 45:58.005 critical insight at the table , your 45:58.005 --> 46:00.699 impact . was felt across the entire 46:00.699 --> 46:02.899 garrison . You both led with heart , 46:02.979 --> 46:05.929 humility and purpose . It was an honor 46:05.929 --> 46:09.370 to serve alongside you . To Greta , 46:09.580 --> 46:11.580 thank you for being a steady hand , 46:11.580 --> 46:13.636 wise counsel , and relentless driver 46:13.636 --> 46:16.340 behind our success . In my eyes , you 46:16.340 --> 46:18.760 are the best deputy in income , shaping 46:18.760 --> 46:20.927 the mission and operating like a chief 46:20.927 --> 46:23.038 of staff to keep the team focused and 46:23.038 --> 46:25.093 synchronized . Your deep knowledge , 46:25.093 --> 46:27.204 calm presence , and sound advice have 46:27.204 --> 46:29.316 been a true gift , not just to me but 46:29.316 --> 46:31.204 to the entire team . I trust your 46:31.204 --> 46:33.260 judgment every step of the way , and 46:33.260 --> 46:35.427 your leadership with both firmness and 46:35.427 --> 46:37.427 care has kept this garrison running 46:37.427 --> 46:39.679 strong . It's been an absolute honor to 46:39.679 --> 46:41.760 serve alongside you , and I'm deeply 46:41.760 --> 46:43.816 grateful for your unware and support 46:43.816 --> 46:46.360 and friendship . Before I close , I 46:46.360 --> 46:48.138 wanna thank my family and their 46:48.138 --> 46:49.971 incredible patience , love , and 46:49.971 --> 46:51.638 sacrifice . They have been my 46:51.638 --> 46:53.860 foundation and great greatest source of 46:53.860 --> 46:55.971 strength throughout this journey . My 46:55.971 --> 46:58.169 mother , though no longer with us , is 46:58.169 --> 47:00.489 with me in spirit today . I know she's 47:00.489 --> 47:02.989 looking down and smiling . I am who I 47:02.989 --> 47:05.719 am because of her strength , her faith , 47:05.810 --> 47:08.810 and her unconditional love . Her legacy 47:08.810 --> 47:12.229 lives on . And on how I lead , how I 47:12.229 --> 47:15.080 serve , and how I carry myself to my 47:15.080 --> 47:17.024 brother who drove all the way from 47:17.024 --> 47:19.247 Selma , Alabama just to be here , thank 47:19.247 --> 47:21.024 you for your unwavering support 47:21.024 --> 47:23.247 throughout my journey . Your experience 47:23.247 --> 47:25.358 and dedication in the military always 47:25.358 --> 47:27.524 inspired me and knowing you are behind 47:27.524 --> 47:27.385 me . Has been a source of strength and 47:27.385 --> 47:29.304 encouragement . Your guidance and 47:29.304 --> 47:31.264 belief in me have made all the 47:31.264 --> 47:32.986 difference both personally and 47:32.986 --> 47:35.153 professionally . I'm proud to call you 47:35.153 --> 47:37.208 my brother and grate for the bond we 47:37.208 --> 47:39.320 share serve members and family . Your 47:39.320 --> 47:41.208 support means more than words can 47:41.208 --> 47:43.264 express . Love you . So my wonderful 47:43.264 --> 47:45.375 daughters , thank you for your love , 47:45.375 --> 47:47.542 patience and understanding through all 47:47.542 --> 47:49.486 the demands of this journey . Your 47:49.486 --> 47:51.597 support has been my anchor , and your 47:51.597 --> 47:53.653 pride in what I do inspires me every 47:53.653 --> 47:55.653 day . Watching you grow into strong 47:55.653 --> 47:57.820 caring . Women fills me with pride and 47:57.820 --> 48:00.689 joy beyond measure . I'm grateful for 48:00.689 --> 48:02.959 your encouragement and for reminding me 48:02.959 --> 48:05.370 of what truly matters . You are my 48:05.370 --> 48:07.537 greatest motivation in my heart . Love 48:07.537 --> 48:10.600 you . To my youngest son G3 , I wanna 48:10.600 --> 48:12.656 thank you for your understanding and 48:12.656 --> 48:14.656 patience when I've had to miss your 48:14.656 --> 48:16.560 practices in school events , even 48:16.560 --> 48:18.782 though I couldn't always be there , I'm 48:18.782 --> 48:21.004 proud to cheer you on at your games and 48:21.004 --> 48:23.060 watch you play the sports you love . 48:23.060 --> 48:25.004 Your passion for basketball , your 48:25.004 --> 48:27.171 resilience inspire me every day . know 48:27.171 --> 48:29.171 that I . Carry you with me on every 48:29.171 --> 48:31.227 decision I make and I'm grateful for 48:31.227 --> 48:33.060 the special bond we share . Keep 48:33.060 --> 48:35.282 shining on and off the court . You make 48:35.282 --> 48:37.393 me so proud . Love you . Last but not 48:37.393 --> 48:39.560 certain , not least , I wanna thank my 48:39.560 --> 48:41.782 amazing husband Greg , my best friend , 48:41.782 --> 48:43.893 my partner , and my mentor . You have 48:43.893 --> 48:46.949 been my rock , always there . Every day 48:46.949 --> 48:49.116 supporting our son , managing the home 48:49.116 --> 48:51.580 front and taking care of so many things 48:51.580 --> 48:53.580 behind the scene more than that you 48:53.580 --> 48:55.747 have been my sounding board , offering 48:55.949 --> 48:57.949 wise counseling , encouragement and 48:57.949 --> 49:00.116 unwavering love . I couldn't have done 49:00.116 --> 49:02.005 this without you , and I'm deeply 49:02.005 --> 49:03.838 grateful for our partnership and 49:03.838 --> 49:05.949 strength every step of the way . Love 49:05.949 --> 49:08.116 you , hubby . Colonel McClellan , once 49:08.116 --> 49:10.290 again , congratulations and welcome to 49:10.290 --> 49:12.512 the great place , the home of America's 49:12.512 --> 49:14.639 hammer . You're in here in a team of 49:14.639 --> 49:16.750 dedicated professionals who know this 49:16.750 --> 49:18.917 mission and live it every day . I have 49:18.917 --> 49:21.083 no doubt you will lead with vision and 49:21.083 --> 49:23.306 purpose to Grace and the kids . Welcome 49:23.306 --> 49:25.770 to this amazing community . You are now 49:25.770 --> 49:27.969 part of the great place , and I know 49:27.969 --> 49:30.136 you will be embraced , supported , and 49:30.136 --> 49:33.239 lifted up every step of the way . Team 49:33.239 --> 49:35.295 Garrison , you are extraordinaries . 49:35.479 --> 49:37.535 You are the ones who show up when no 49:37.535 --> 49:39.479 one's watching . You are the quiet 49:39.479 --> 49:41.479 force that keeps this city within a 49:41.479 --> 49:43.701 city operating . You do the hard work , 49:43.701 --> 49:45.423 the unglamorous work , and the 49:45.423 --> 49:47.479 important work . Keep pushing . Keep 49:47.479 --> 49:49.701 innovating , keep enhancing the quality 49:49.701 --> 49:51.646 of life , keep taking care of each 49:51.646 --> 49:53.868 other , our soldiers and our families . 49:53.959 --> 49:56.399 Continue to be a team of teams , have 49:56.399 --> 49:59.040 fun and be safe . Never forget you are 49:59.040 --> 50:00.984 not just the Garrison , you're the 50:00.984 --> 50:03.096 strength behind the mission . You are 50:03.096 --> 50:05.207 Fort Hood's quiet professionals . You 50:05.207 --> 50:07.429 make a difference every single day . It 50:07.429 --> 50:09.651 has been the privilege of a lifetime to 50:09.651 --> 50:11.596 serve as your garrison commander . 50:11.596 --> 50:13.959 Support , sustain and defend . We are 50:13.959 --> 50:17.239 the army's home , Phantom lethal . This 50:17.239 --> 50:18.270 will defend . 50:27.800 --> 50:30.022 Ladies and gentlemen , the commander of 50:30.022 --> 50:32.600 the United States Army Garrison , Fort 50:32.600 --> 50:35.030 Hood , Colonel Mark R . McClellan . 50:44.239 --> 50:46.461 Thanks everyone for coming today . It's 50:46.461 --> 50:48.683 great seeing so many friends , family , 50:48.683 --> 50:50.628 uh , senior leaders . Uh , General 50:50.628 --> 50:52.850 Admiral , thank you for the opportunity 50:52.850 --> 50:55.017 to command this garrison . I'm honored 50:55.017 --> 50:57.239 to serve under your leadership and be a 50:57.239 --> 50:59.461 member of Three Corps . Mr . Appleman , 50:59.461 --> 50:58.750 I look forward to being a part of the 50:58.750 --> 51:01.709 IMCOM Ras team and working with you to 51:01.709 --> 51:04.750 support this great installation for our 51:04.750 --> 51:06.861 valued community partners . Thank you 51:06.861 --> 51:08.917 for your presence today and for your 51:08.917 --> 51:11.139 unwavering support of Fort Hood and our 51:11.139 --> 51:13.250 soldiers . I look forward to building 51:13.250 --> 51:15.083 upon our existing partnerships . 51:15.500 --> 51:17.500 Colonel Stokes , thank you for your 51:17.500 --> 51:19.556 exceptional leadership and dedicated 51:19.556 --> 51:21.722 service to Fort Hood . The seamless on 51:21.722 --> 51:23.444 boarding you provided has been 51:23.444 --> 51:25.500 invaluable and goes above and beyond 51:25.500 --> 51:27.500 what I've experienced in the army . 51:27.500 --> 51:29.667 Fort Hood is truly lucky that you will 51:29.667 --> 51:31.722 continue to serve on Fort Hood . For 51:31.722 --> 51:33.722 the incredible men and women of the 51:33.722 --> 51:35.667 Fort Hood Garrison , in the last 3 51:35.667 --> 51:37.389 weeks , I've been consistently 51:37.389 --> 51:39.389 impressed by your professionalism , 51:39.389 --> 51:41.556 dedication , and unwavering commitment 51:41.556 --> 51:43.929 to mission success . You diligently 51:43.929 --> 51:45.762 served this installation and I'm 51:45.762 --> 51:47.985 honored to serve with you . Together we 51:47.985 --> 51:50.096 will build upon the strong foundation 51:50.096 --> 51:52.207 you've established continuing to make 51:52.207 --> 51:54.429 Fort Hood an installation of choice for 51:54.429 --> 51:57.350 the US Army . Grace , you are my 51:57.350 --> 51:59.300 constant source of inspiration and 51:59.300 --> 52:01.300 strength . Thank you for being my 52:01.300 --> 52:03.300 partner on this army jour journey . 52:04.020 --> 52:06.187 Sawyer , Nore and Maybelle , thank you 52:06.187 --> 52:08.131 for being my daily dose of joy and 52:08.131 --> 52:10.131 allowing your mother and I to serve 52:10.131 --> 52:12.242 this great country . This wouldn't be 52:12.242 --> 52:14.464 possible without your sacrifices , your 52:14.464 --> 52:16.464 understanding , and your unwavering 52:16.464 --> 52:18.687 belief in me . Mom , your presence here 52:18.687 --> 52:20.798 means the world to me . Thank you for 52:20.798 --> 52:22.798 your unfaltering love and support . 52:22.798 --> 52:24.631 Barbara , thank you for being an 52:24.631 --> 52:26.742 amazing mother-in-law and allowing me 52:26.742 --> 52:28.850 to marry your awesome daughter . 25 52:28.850 --> 52:31.072 years ago as a young cadet at Fort Hood 52:31.072 --> 52:33.560 during CTLT with 212 CA , I witnessed 52:33.560 --> 52:35.727 the incredible power and teamwork of a 52:35.727 --> 52:37.929 tank platoon . That experience 52:37.929 --> 52:40.040 solidified my decision to serve as an 52:40.040 --> 52:42.570 armor officer . Returning here now 52:42.570 --> 52:44.514 after many years feels like a full 52:44.514 --> 52:47.330 circle moment . I'm deeply grateful for 52:47.330 --> 52:49.441 the opportunity to serve at the great 52:49.441 --> 52:51.889 place . This is truly a blessing and an 52:51.889 --> 52:54.280 honor for my family and me . Thank you . 52:54.649 --> 52:57.209 We are the Army's home , Phantom lethal . 53:06.090 --> 53:08.312 Ladies and gentlemen , please stand for 53:08.312 --> 53:10.449 the playing and singing of the army 53:10.449 --> 53:13.600 song . The words can be found in your 53:13.600 --> 53:16.010 program . Please remain standing and 53:16.010 --> 53:18.370 render appropriate honors as the colors 53:18.370 --> 53:19.280 are retired . 54:35.229 --> 54:36.889 Dr . Day retire the colors . 55:22.250 --> 55:24.489 Ladies and gentlemen , this concludes 55:24.489 --> 55:26.810 today's ceremony . Please remain at 55:26.810 --> 55:28.866 your seats until the reviewing party 55:28.866 --> 55:31.409 has departed . You are invited to join 55:31.409 --> 55:33.770 us for a reception located in the West 55:33.770 --> 55:36.449 Atrium Third Corps headquarters 55:36.449 --> 55:38.449 directly following the ceremony for 55:38.449 --> 55:40.393 Colonel McClellan and Doctor Grace 55:40.393 --> 55:43.209 McClellan . For those wishing to 55:43.209 --> 55:45.209 farewell Colonel Stokes and Colonel 55:45.209 --> 55:47.489 retired Stokes , they will remain here 55:47.489 --> 55:49.656 at the reviewing line for 20 minutes . 55:50.169 --> 55:52.058 Thank you for your attendance and 55:52.058 --> 55:54.225 joining us on this historic occasion . 55:54.659 --> 55:57.489 Sustain , support , defend . We are 55:57.489 --> 55:59.899 America's home , phantom warrior .