DVIDS – News – Mercury 6, Signing On The Web

CAMP HUMPHREYS, REPUBLIC OF KOREA – On a shiny summer time day within the “Land of the Morning Calm,” the first Theater Sign Brigade, welcomed the brand new Brigade Commander, Col. Christopher S. McClure throughout a Change of Command Ceremony held on the Collier Health Middle in Camp Humphreys, the Republic of Korea on July 7, 2022.

A Change of Command Ceremony is a navy custom representing a proper switch of authority and duty for a unit from one commanding or flag officer to a different.

Because the ceremony was near starting, household, buddies, colleagues, and troopers of the 1TSB gathered not solely to obtain the incoming Commander but in addition to acknowledge the outgoing Commander, Col. Anne-Marie R. Wiersgalla who served because the 1TSB Commander for over two years.

The ceremony continued with the official go of the 1TSB Colours. For navy items, the colours characterize not solely the unit but in addition the unity and loyalty of its troopers. They’re the illustration of the Commanders’ authority and their duty to the unit.

Command Sgt. Maj. Jay A. Excessive, because the 1STB BDE Command Sergeant Main is the official custodian of the Unit’s colours. He additionally serves because the principal enlisted advisor to the Commander, performing because the main spokesperson for the troopers and their considerations.

Lt. Gen. Willard M. Burleson III, Eighth Army Commanding Normal, presided over the go of colours, relinquishing Wiersgalla of her duties as BDE Commander and entrusting the 1TSB to McClure as he receives the colours, formally changing into the brand new “Mercury 6.”

“Anne, your management, route, and steerage ensured that this Brigade was prepared and that you simply had been able to carry out your duties in assist of our warfare,” stated Burleson taking a look at Wiersgalla throughout his farewell speech. “Your selfless service to our Army, and your efforts in life, and lastly your constructive impression, nicely carried out.

After Burleson’s speech, Wiersgalla had the chance to deal with yet one more time the members of the Mercury BDE who’ve been along with her on this journey whereas in command.

“I’ve realized a lot from so a lot of you and there are too many to thank for his or her love, mentorship, time, belief, and understanding,” stated Wiersgalla trying on the public. “To my Mercury BDE household, over the previous two years you achieved a lot, due to your ardour, dedication, and dedication, and this expertise is represented as we speak by these within the formation earlier than us.”

After Wiersgalla completed her speech, McClure takes over the rostrum and addresses the general public, and his new staff whereas thanking Wiersgalla for her time and dedication in Command of the 1TSB.

“To Col. Wiersgalla, thanks to your excellent transition, I do know the 1TSB is healthier due to your management and I endeavor to proceed to construct on the accomplishments and success that you simply gained,” stated McClure taking a look at Wiersgalla. “To the members of the 1TSB, know that this command is my first selection, that is the place I wish to be, and I’m honored and grateful that the Army has given me the chance to serve with you.”

To finalize the ceremony, McClure took over the formation and addressed Burleson concluding the ceremony and initiating his new journey as the brand new chief of the first Theater Sign Brigade, Mercury 6.