CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait – Soldiers from five states, making up the 248th Aviation Support Battalion, 449th Combat Aviation Brigade, have arrived in the U.S. Army Central Command theater of operations to relieve the 449th Aviation Support Battalion, 29th Combat Aviation Brigade, during a ceremony at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Dec. 23, 2017.
The 248th ASB’s arrival to theater in early December began the relief-in-place process that consists of the outgoing unit training the incoming unit personnel in their respective duty positions, ensuring a smooth transfer of responsibility.
“These two units have been working together for the past couple of weeks and our focus has been preparing our equipment and Soldiers to execute this mission,” said the 248th ASB Command Sgt. Maj. Matthew Doty.
The ceremony included the tradition of casing the colors of the 449th ASB. During the ceremony an order is published signifying the 248th ASB taking over command.
“The 449th ASB's colors were furled today and the 248th ASB's colors were unfurled to definitively show that the 449th ASB has ended their duty and the 248th ASB now owns that obligation,” said Doty.
The 449th ASB will now begin preparation for movement to home station as the 248th takes over their duties.
Date Taken: | 01.03.2018 |
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