Photo By Staff Sgt. Sebastian Rothwyn | The 36th Sustainment Brigade, Texas National Guard cased their flags, or colors, and...... read more read more
CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait, -- A Transfer of Authority ceremony took place between the 36th Sustainment Brigade, Texas National Guard, and the 369th Sustainment Brigade, New York National Guard on Nov. 3, 2022, at 10:15 a.m. at Camp Arifjan in Kuwait.
The ceremony that took place in the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Theatre here signified the end of the duties and responsibilities of Task Force Phoenix, commanded by Col. Carrie Perez, and the assumption of those duties and responsibilities by Task Force Hellfighter, commanded by Col. Seth Morgulas.
Brig. Gen. Thomas Vickers, commander of the 135th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, conducted the transfer of authority ceremony.
Vickers thanked the 36th SB for their efforts and hard work that set the standard for logistics and support operations in the CENTCOM area of responsibility and welcomed the 369th SB by encouraging the brigade to push the boundaries of what is possible and to leave a better trail for those that will come after.
The 36th distinguished themselves during their time in theater with the successful execution of multifunctional sustainment operations throughout the CENTCOM area of responsibility, supporting Operation Spartan Shield, Operation Inherent Resolve and Operation Freedom Sentinel.
The 36th signaled their transfer of authority by neatly and securely rolling their flags, known as the colors, and placed them in their cases. In succession, their subordinate units – the 36th Special Troops Battalion, Headquarters and Headquarters Company 36th Sustainment Brigade, and the 3631st Signal Company – did the same.
Col. Perez spoke about the ceremony being a bittersweet moment because National Guard units go home and the Soldiers go their separate ways. She said that although it was awesome to be successful and complete the mission, it was also sad because she would miss the team.
“We have built an amazing sustainment community that collaborates for the best results, always,” she said. “Being a part of this truly phenomenal team has been a privilege and an honor to our supportive battalion commands and units.”
Perez thanked the Kuwaiti partners for sharing their time, culture and friendship. She also thanked all strategic partners, the 135th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, 1st Theater Sustainment Command and all of the Soldiers of all subordinate units.
“The men and women of the 36th Sustainment Brigade performed exceptionally well over the past 10 months, and over the past two years. Job very well done,” said Perez. “Phenomenal.”
After the 36th cased their colors, the 369th uncased theirs, followed by their subordinate units – the 369th STB, HHC 369th SB and the 187th SC.
Col. Morgulas said that it was a pleasure working alongside the 36th since touching base about 18 months ago, and said that they went above and beyond to set the 369th up for success.
“I feel like you’re our long-lost cousins from Texas and it’s been a pleasure working with you,” he said. “You’re clearly a world-class organization and it’s a privilege to follow in your footsteps.”
Morgulas ended his speech by thanking all the families that gave up their Soldiers for the deployment. He also said it was great to see his Kuwaiti partners again and looked forward to working with them, building relationships and strengthening partnerships.
He thanked all Soldiers of the 36th and wished them safe travels home and the best of luck.
| Date Taken: | 11.03.2022 |
| Date Posted: | 11.05.2022 08:48 |
| Story ID: | 432710 |
| Location: | CAMP ARIFJAN, KW |
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