Brian took over command of his unit, N Troop, 3/16th CAV on Monday. This is his third troop command, which is unusual for these days and totally unnecessary for his career. However the unit needed a commander and everyone wanted Brian. After some demands he was hoping would kill their enthusiasm didn't work, he relented. By the time he is done with his tenure, he will have racked up 51 months of command. It might be a record.
For me this means he will be more busy, more stressed and on top of that I'm expected to play FRG leader all while pregnant and/or welcoming baby #4 into the family. While we're not enthusiastic about this situation, we also have a lot of experience and feel comfortable knowing we can handle what comes our way and not sweat it too much. And our faith tells us God doesn't put us in situations needlessly. We're supposed to be here. We hope. :)
No matter how many ceremonies I've seen or my attitude at home, watching a change of command ceremony is always moving and makes me realize the gravity and honor of taking on a command. Simple but moving, traditional but relevant, they are always inspiring and humbling. Here are a few pictures of his ceremony. Prayers are always welcome as he leads this unit in the very important job of educating soldiers to be better leaders and for me to help the families through the hardship of Army life.
I'm so stinking proud of my man!
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| Brian's very first first sergeant from his days in Korea came to his ceremony! |
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| It's tradition to welcome the incoming commander's wife with a bouquet of yellow flowers to represent friendship. |
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| Brian accepting the guide-on, making his take-over official. |
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| Incoming commander, their boss, outgoing commander |
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| Brian giving his very short incoming speech. |
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| The centerpiece I designed around his combat spurs that he wore in Iraq. They are actually engraved and very sentimental to him. |
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| Apparently there is a CAV tradition Brian and I had never heard of that involves him whacking his cake to death with a saber. He obliged his men. |
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