116th CBCT conclude mission in Iraq

Photo By Sgt. Breeanna Pierce | Col. Scott A. Cambell, the 149th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade commander, left, and Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas L. Johnson, the 149th MEB command sergeant major, right, uncase their colors during the transfer of authority ceremony of the 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team to the 149th MEB at Camp Victory, Iraq, Aug. 31. The uncasing of the 149th MEB's colors signified the beginning of their mission in support of Operation New Dawn.  

BAGHDAD, IRAQ

08.31.2011

Story by Spc. Breeanna Pierce 

29th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

BAGHDAD – The 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team relinquished their duties as Garrison Command of Victory Base Complex, Iraq, to the 149th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade during a formal Transfer of Authority ceremony at Camp Victory, Iraq, Aug. 31.

Since Sept 2010, the 116th CBCT has been responsible for the administration, logistics and security for various bases within United Stated Division-Center in support of Operation New Dawn.

The 116th CBCT will return home to Idaho.

This is 149th MEB’s second visit to Iraq, having supported Operation Iraqi Freedom in Baghdad from 2006-2007. The unit is based out of Kentucky.

• Date Taken: 08.31.2011
• Date Posted: 08.31.2011 12:35
• Story ID: 76232
• Location: BAGHDAD, IQ