Photo By Maj. Wayne Clyne | Lt. Col. Joseph W. Twigg holds the 2nd Battalion, 162nd Infantry Regiment's unit...... read more read more
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SPRINGFIELD, Ore. - 2nd Battalion, 162nd Infantry Regiment, conducted a promotion and change of command ceremony at the Springfield Readiness Center on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023.
Lt. Col. Joseph W. Twigg assumed command of the battalion from Maj. Ronald C. Clement during the event officiated by Lt. Col. Peter D. Helzer, commander of the 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team.
Twigg's promotion to lieutenant colonel recognizes his dedicated service and leadership in the Oregon Army National Guard. As battalion commander, he will lead the Soldiers of 2-162 and guide the unit's training and readiness.
"I would like to thank Maj. Clement for his outstanding leadership and congratulate Lt. Col. Twigg," Helzer said. "I look forward to seeing continued excellence from the Volunteer Battalion."
Friends, family, and fellow soldiers gathered to honor Twigg and bid farewell to Clement's distinguished service leading the battalion. The ceremony reflects the storied legacy of the 2-162nd Infantry Regiment, one of Oregon's most decorated and deployed units.
"We are proud to serve and stand ready to execute our state and federal missions," said Col. Alan Gronewold, the Oregon Army National Guard's Land Component Commander. "We are active in supporting our communities when called on and are the service of choice for Oregonians."
The "Volunteer Battalion" has deployed overseas multiple times since World War II and served in combat in both Iraq and Afghanistan. 2-162 is scheduled to deploy to Kosovo in the coming year. The unit continues its tradition of service in communities across Oregon when not mobilized for federal missions.
| Date Taken: | 10.22.2023 |
| Date Posted: | 10.23.2023 17:52 |
| Story ID: | 456354 |
| Location: | SPRINGFIELD, OREGON, US |
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