Photo By Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Tarr | Lt. Col. Bryan J. Dodd, incoming commander of 3rd Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st...... read more read more
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FORT RILEY, Kansas — The Soldiers of 3rd Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, said farewell to their commanding officer and welcomed a new colonel during a change of command ceremony March 14 at King Field House.
Lt. Col. Brandon Garner relinquished responsibility of command to Lt. Col. Bryan J. Dodd during the ceremony.
Col. Charles S. Armstrong, commander of the 1st ABCT, provided opening remarks about Garner’s determination to build readiness within his battalion and effectively train his Soldiers.
“Lt. Col. Garner expertly led this battalion through demanding training events, a tough rotation to the Republic of Korea, and the establishment of the Heavy Immediate Reaction Company,” he said. “His positive approach to problem solving, optimism, flexibility and creativity ensured that ‘Burt’s Knights’ would accomplish any mission regardless of the difficulties and challenges.”
Garner addressed the Soldiers and leaders of the Burt’s Knights battalion and thanked them for the countless hours they devoted to training.
“I asked more than I had a right to and pushed harder than I thought you could go, but your unflinching dedication to the mission and to each other never wavered,” he said. “I cannot conceive of a greater honor than to call myself the commander of this fine unit.”
Building readiness within the battalion will continue as Dodd brings in a multitude of experience to the battalion, having assignments in Colorado, North Carolina and multiple deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait and a humanitarian relief mission in support of Hurricane Katrina.
Dodd thanked Garner for his ability to execute a transparent and effective transition, and promised to maintain what he is leaving behind.
“I have had a glimpse inside this battalion over the last two weeks and I am proud of what I have seen,” he said. “The Burt’s Knights will maintain its high level of dedication and performance.”
| Date Taken: | 03.14.2018 |
| Date Posted: | 03.31.2018 09:38 |
| Story ID: | 271378 |
| Location: | FORT RILEY, KANSAS, US |
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