62nd Medical Brigade replaces 3rd MEDCOM

Photo By Staff Sgt. Curt Cashour | Maj. Gen. Ronald D. Silverman, commander of the 3rd Medical Command, and Command Sgt. Maj. Roger Schulz case their unit colors during a transfer of authority ceremony Aug. 15 at Camp Victory's Al Faw Palace. The ceremony marked the end of a year-long deployment for the 3rd Medical Command, which has been replaced by the 62nd Medical Brigade, a unit based at Fort Lewis, Wash.  

IRAQ

08.27.2007

Story by Staff Sgt. Jacob Boyer 

28th Public Affairs Detachment

By Army Spc. Stephanie Homan
MNC-I PAO

AL FAW PALACE, Iraq - The 62nd Medical Brigade from Fort Lewis, Wash., assumed authority from Task Force 3rd Medical Command during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Victory's Al Faw Palace, Aug. 15.

The color guard displayed the colors proudly as Army Col. Patrick Sargent, 62nd Medical Bde. commander, received the transfer of authority.

After casing TF 3 MEDCOM and uncasing 62nd Medical Bdes colors, Army Maj. Gen. James Simmons, deputy commanding general, Multi-National Corps-Iraq, summarized the many accomplishments of TF 3 and welcomed the 62nd Medical Bde.

Simmons said he is confident the 62nd will "continue building on the foundation that has been established."

Upholding a tradition of transfer ceremonies, the incoming and outgoing commanders spoke on behalf of their units.

As the ceremony concluded, Sargent offered words of inspiration to his unit and troops in attendance.

"The price of freedom is eternal vigilance, and today the 62nd Medical Brigade joins the ranks of our fellow warriors who are currently answering our nation's call to arms," he said. "The blanket of freedom under which Americans and Iraqis sleep is woven in part with sacrifices of healthcare professionals."

• Date Taken: 08.27.2007
• Date Posted: 08.27.2007 01:14
• Story ID: 11981
• Location: IQ