Soldiers from the 84th Troop Command lined up as other distinguished guests, visitors, friends, family and peers find their seats prior to the start of the Change of Command Ceremony on June 13. The ceremony took place at the NE Minneapolis National Guard Training and Community Center and signified the changing of command from the outgoing commander, Col. Kevin Gerdes, to incoming commander, Col. Willian Lieder.
Distinguished guests, visitors, friends, family and peers came together at Northeast National Guard Training and Community Center for the 84th Troop Command Change of Command Ceremony on Sunday, June 13.
The official party salutes the American Flag as the National Anthem played to the start beginning of the Change of Command Ceremony on June 13. The ceremony took place at the NE Minneapolis National Guard Training and Community Center and signified the changing of command from the outgoing commander, Col. Kevin Gerdes, to incoming commander, Col. Willian Lieder.
Distinguished guests, visitors, friends, family and peers put their hands over their hearts as the National Anthem played to the start beginning of the Change of Command Ceremony on June 13. The ceremony took place at the NE Minneapolis National Guard Training and Community Center and signified the changing of command from the outgoing commander, Col. Kevin Gerdes, to incoming commander, Col. Willian Lieder.
Outgoing Commander Col Kevin Gerdes, is given the colors of the 84th Troop Command to pass on to the incoming commander, Col. William Lieder at the 84th Troop Command Change of Command Ceremony on June 13.
"The key to the Change of Command Ceremony is the passing of the unit's colors," said the Master of Ceremony as the outgoing Commander Col Kevin Gerdes, is passes the colors of the 84th Troop Command for the incoming commander, Col. William Lieder at the 84th Troop Command Change of Command Ceremony on June 13.
Outgoing Commander of the 84th Troop Command, Col. Kevin Gerdes is presented with an Army award during the Change of Command Ceremony at the Northeast Minneapolis Training and Community Center on June 13.
Outgoing Commander of the 84th Troop Command, Col. Kevin Gerdes is presented with an gift from his Soldiers during the Change of Command Ceremony at the Northeast Minneapolis Training and Community Center on June 13.
“To the Soldiers of the 84th Troop Command, the ‘new normal’ continues, we have a challenging and exciting time ahead as we continue to lead, train, and prepare Soldiers for both combat and domestic operations,” said the new incoming commander of the 84th Troop Command, Col. William Lieder, addresses his troops during the Change of Command Ceremony on June 13.
A marble cake welcomes the new 84th Troop Commander, Col. William Lieder at the reception after the Change of Command Ceremony at the NE Minneapolis Training and Community Center on June 13.
