 Military Intelligence Brigade, United States Army Intelligence and Security Command, Colonel Galen R. Cain. Welcome to the 7th and 4th Military Intelligence Brigade Change and Command Ceremony. I am now Sergeant Kyle Allen, and I will be your narrator for today's ceremony. Today's ceremony, steeped in military tradition, serves to dual function in rendering honors to the departing commander and providing official recognition of the transfer of authority to the soldiers and mission of the brigade to the new commander. The official change of command is accomplished with the transfer of the unit colors, which are a symbol of the combat readiness and a spree decor of the unit. The reviewing officer for today's ceremony is the commanding general of the United States Army Intelligence and Security Command, Major General Michelle H. Parade and Cain. The host for today's ceremony is the commander of the 7th and 4th Military Intelligence Brigade, Colonel Galen R. Cain. The incoming commander is Colonel Tissa L. Strauss. The units in front of you participated in today's ceremony are, from left to right, the 229th Army Band from Parkville, Maryland, commanded by Chief Foreign Officer 3 Daniel Stinchko, who was accompanied by drum major Staff Sergeant Patrick Gleason, the headquarters and headquarters company 704th Military Intelligence Brigade, Big Dogs, the 741st Military Intelligence Battalion, Silent Warriors, the 704th Military Intelligence Brigade color guard under the direction of Command Sergeant Major Annie M. Reed. The 742nd Military Intelligence Battalion might through vigilance. The 743rd Military Intelligence Battalion, Birds of Prey, and the United States Army Technical Support Squadron. The commander of troops for today's ceremony is Major William B. Campbell, the executive officer of the 704th Military Intelligence Brigade. Colonel Cain and Colonel Strauss would like to extend a very warm welcome to our distinguished guests. Major General Retired John De Freitas. Major General Douglas Poppinger. Chief Master Sergeant Breanne Fitzsimmons. Colonel Rhett Pops. Chief Warrant Officer 5 Retired Craig Jones. Mr. Chad A.C. Mr. Richard Sadler. Mr. Mary Wethersale. And Mr. David Kim. Also, welcome members of the adjacent command and sister services, distinguished service members, and friends and family of the here and everywhere brigade. We would like to extend special thanks to the 229th Army Band for their participation in today's ceremony. I would like to remind everyone to stand and render the appropriate courtesy and honors to the colors during the National Anthem and whenever appropriate. It is also customary to stand during the singing of the Army song at the conclusion of the ceremony. An important part of command is receiving support and encouragement when duties are demanding. Please observe the reviewing stand as the competitor in the 2022 brigade best warrior competition, Sergeant Richard Shabner presents Red Roses on behalf of Colonel Cain to his wife Sarah. Also receiving gifts are his daughter Molly and his son Danny. The Junior Investigator presents gifts on behalf of Colonel Scrapp's house family at the brigade. Ladies and gentlemen, please rise for the invitation given by the chaplain of the 704th Military Intelligence Brigade, Major Mark A. Smith. Hello, spring. Almighty God, it is with gratitude that we gather today for this change of command ceremony. We are very thankful for the leadership that Colonel Cain has exercised during this time in command of the Southern North War. Thank you for the strength, wisdom and compassion that you have given him in order to fulfill the Army's number one priority of caring for her people. Thank you also for the skill and expertise with which he has guided and enhanced our organization in completing her missions while operating. May your blessing be upon him and his family as a transition into a new society. It is also with gratitude that we welcome our new commander, Colonel Scrapp. We know and are confident, oh God, that you have prepared her for this past. And we ask that you uphold and empower her to lead this human with the greatest of skills, ability and integrity. We ask that you grant her success and that your blessing would be upon her, her family, our brigade, our Army and our nation. Ladies and gentlemen, please be seated. The ceremony will officially begin as the adjutant directs the band to sound attention. Adjutant's call has opened praise and reviews of American forces for over 150 years. Today it signifies the presentation of the formation to the Commander of Truths. In the presence of the official party and the rendering of honors for Major General Grading Camp, the revealing officer for today's ceremony. Military ceremonies derived from our current heritage. She is accompanied by Colonel Cain, the outgoing commander. The lineage of the 704th Military Intelligence Brigade dates back to 1954 when the United States Army Security Agency created a troop command dedicated to supporting the National Security Agency. The unit consisted of fewer than 200 personnel and was co-located with the National Security Agency at Arlington Hall, Virginia until 1955 when the troop command relocated to Fort Meade, Maryland. In December 1957, the troop command became the Army Security Agency support element, comprised of a headquarters attachment and three companies. 20 years later, in January 1977, the Army Security Agency became the United States Army Intelligence and Security Command, and the Army Security Agency support element was re-designated as the continent of the United States Military Intelligence Group. In March 1981, the unit was reorganized into the 1st and 2nd Fatalities. As a result of this reorganization, Hill Station Key West became subordinate to the 2nd Fatality. On January 1, 1988, the Continental United States Military Intelligence Group was re-designated as the 704th Military Intelligence Brigade, and given its distinctive unit and signal, that here and everywhere Brigade was born. The 1st Battalion was re-designated as the 741st Military Intelligence Battalion, and the 2nd re-designated as the 742nd Military Intelligence Battalion. The brigade also absorbed what was then Field Station San Antonio, which was re-designated as the 748th Military Intelligence Battalion. Field Station Key West was moved under the 748th Military Intelligence Battalion, and re-designated as the 749th Military Intelligence Company. On October 3, 1989, the 704th Military Intelligence Brigade was re-designated as the 743rd Military Intelligence Battalion, and on October 3, 1990, the provisional status was lifted. The battalion moved above the Space Force Base in the Peroro, Colorado in July 1998. On June 1, 1996, the 748th Military Intelligence Battalion was re-designated as the 702nd Military Intelligence Brigade at Fort Gordon, Georgia. On October 25, 2005, Brigade's shoulder stand signal was approved. In July 2008, this comprehensively activated Army Network Warfare Battalion, and formally designated it as the 744th Military Intelligence Battalion on October 1, 2009. On March 25, 2010, the 704th Military Intelligence Brigade activated the United States Army Technical Support Squadron. On December 1, 2011, the 744th Military Intelligence Battalion was re-subordinated to the 780th Military Intelligence Brigade and re-designated as the 781st Military Intelligence Battalion. Additionally, while the majority of the brigade is located at Fort Mead, our soldiers are located throughout the United States and the world. During Colonel Cain's tenure, the brigade's signal and intelligence professionals and dedicated support experts met all intelligence challenges and were prepared for all contingencies. The brigade's soldiers and civilians continually demonstrated a dedication to excellence that dramatically improved the unit, the Army, and the nation. The soldiers before you represent the unit, proud of its history, dedicated to excellence and prepared to face tomorrow's challenges. They are our ever-watchable sentinels whose broad-faced mission, worldwide responsibilities, and constant vigilance truly live up to the brigade's motto, here and everywhere, colors forward for presentation to the reviewing party and to render honors to our nation. The term colors originated around the 17th century and the days when armies first adopted the regimental system. It was decided that each regiment would be assigned a color. These colors not only made each regiment easy to identify, but also served as a rallying point on the battlefield. Today, we refer to our nation's flag, the Army flag, and command flags as colors. Please rise to the plane of our national anthem. Please be seated. The reviewing party are now moving into positions for the passing of the brigade colors. The colors represent not only the unit, but the history and unity and loyalty of its soldiers. They are the symbol of the commander's authority and the responsibilities to the organization. The passing of the colors from Colonel Cain to Colonel Strauss is significant in many ways. The transition is symbolic of the transfer of command responsibility to a new leader. Command Sergeant Major is the guardian of the unit colors and represents continuity during the change of command. Command Sergeant Major Reed will pass the colors to Colonel Cain. Colonel Cain will in turn pass the colors to Major General Graydon Camp. The passing of the colors symbolizes the relinquishment of responsibility and authority from Colonel Cain. Major General Graydon Camp will then pass the colors to Colonel Strauss, charging her with responsibility and authority that comes with her position. Colonel Strauss returns the colors to Command Sergeant Major Reed. In accordance with paragraph 2-5-Alpha Army Regulation 600-20, the undersigned assumes command of the 704th Military Intelligence Brigade, affected 28 June 2022, signed Tissa L. Strauss, Colonel Military Intelligence Commanding. Commanding General of the United States Army Intelligence and Security Command, Major General Michelle H. Graydon Camp. Major General retired his primaries. Major General Covinger. Major General. Congratulations. Command Sergeant Major Lyon honored guests, families, friends, soldiers, and civilians of the mighty 704th Military Intelligence Brigade. Welcome. I'm extremely honored to be back here for me today to preside over the change of command and the transfer of authority. Between the 704th Outgoing Commander, Colonel Graydon Camp, and the Incoming Commander, Colonel Tissa L. Many of us have served with Graydon and Tissa over the years and know what great leaders each of them are, so to both of you, congratulations. First, I would like to give a special welcome to Graydon and Tissa's families. I'd like to recognize Graydon's wife, Sarah, and their children, Molly and Daniel. We're extremely grateful for your sacrifice and for providing your husband and your father with your full support over the past two years during the 704th. And even more importantly, Sarah, we thank you for your support over the past 24 years, Characters. I'd also like to welcome Graydon's in-laws, Mr. Wade and Susan Moretti, as well as his cousin Mike and Uncle Richard, who traveled far to be with the Camp family today. Thank you. Graydon, understand your parents. Jim and Phyllis couldn't be here in person, but I know they are extremely proud of you and they're watching from your home camp in Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Canyon, you raised an amazing man and leader. You've done so much for so many people, and we're grateful. Thank you. I would also like to provide a warm greeting to Conestrell's family, her husband, Ira, their children, Isaac, and Ty. We also welcome Tissa's father, Brian, and her stepmother, Deb, who traveled here from Texas, as well as your sisters, Shelley and Crystal. I know it means a lot to Tissa to have you all here today, so thank you for driving. To the 229th Army Band, you look and you sound fantastic. We know you appreciate you making today's celebration a change of command, but so extreme special. So to the men and the women of the 704th Army Band, you have a number of folks out here to see you. You have a number of former 704 commanders out here to see you. Ladies and gentlemen, please join me in a round of applause for recognizing the talented soldiers in the Army, the Joint Force, and the National Security Agency. This brigade executes an incredibly complex global mission set, and over the past two years, Colonel Cain seems to emerge, especially through some very uncertain and challenging times. I'd just like to highlight a few years of Colonel Cain and the brigade's accomplishments. First, Colonel Cain strengthened our intelligence integration with the National Security Agency and truly focused on partnerships. His command emphasis on building strong partnerships resulted in the brigade's increasing efforts in training, operations, and overall organization across NSA and throughout the Army. Cain and Cain created a climate focused on teamwork and working together with NSA counterparts, and operating as one team. Cain and Cain's integrated approach has absolutely made a huge difference in my standards. Colonel Cain also drove efforts to focus on readiness. Ensuring use formation is always ready and able to support the needs of the agency in the Army. The brigade led out front, for instance, through direct demonstration and by sharing best practices with the other, major subordinate commands on how to be ready, how to be adaptable, how to be resilient. In under Colonel Cain's leadership, the brigade achieved so much, all life-facing challenges of the global pandemic, the use that U.S. has transitioned from not the end stand, Russia's invasion into Ukraine, and other crises and uncertainties that we've faced over the past two years. But through it all, this brigade continued to provide critical and enduring support to the nation. Cain and Cain, you accomplished much. But I believe your focus on your number one priority, our people, is where you've made the greatest impact. As you've led, developed, and genuinely took care of our soldiers, civilians, and friends in this country, you will truly be missed. And as you look out in front of you, at the men and the women on this brigade that you've led, be proud of all you've done. All you have accomplished together, if not serving as a community, and serving as a subordinate. And you wish you, serving the family, be blessed. As you've transitioned to serving the Pentagon, know you'll continue to have tremendous impact on the Army and the nation. And you're always going to be a part of this brigade, and on its own grounds. That's the weapon that's been. We're extremely excited to welcome Prime Minister Strauss back with our team. This is no stranger to Inscom or the 7th floor. She is proven and cautious in this promotion. Colonel Strauss, I'm fully confident that you will continue to build on the mission of 7th to 4th. And you'll care for the men and women and families of this brigade. We welcome you and I are back to the Inscom team, and we so look forward to working with you. Again, congratulations. To the 7th to 4th in my brigade, you look outstanding. I am personally grateful for everything that you do each and every day to protect and secure our nation. On behalf of Commander Sir Major Gilliland, CW-5 Irby, and myself, we are very, very proud to serve in each of you every day. Ladies and gentlemen, on behalf of Inscom, thank you so much for being here on these strong, vigilant summits. Ladies and gentlemen, the outgoing commander of the 7th to 4th Military Intelligence Brigade, Colonel Galen R. Kain. Mr. Fisher, Chief Whaley, other distinguished guests, family members and friends. Thanks again for attending today's ceremony. Today's event really provides us the first opportunity and a really long time to celebrate our collective identity as the area we're at today. So with that, we're going to do a quick roll call. Where's my big dog, Zach? All right. Sign of the Warriors. That's what's sign of the after-all, so that's good. Right through vigilance. Heard some praying. I commend you all on your superb performance and numerous accomplishments, and just thank you for all that you do every day. Before we celebrate the 7th to 4th in my brigade, I want to take a moment to reflect. As well, I'd like to make it so that today is not always about unicorns and rainbows. On my watch, we've lost six members of our team. As we honored them, I'd ask that you look back at your programs. Each death was tragic, the pain for the families, and we will endure their loss for many years to come. I ask that we take a moment of silence and reflect upon their lives and how we can honor their legacies and prevent future tragedies in the future. I have many initial thank yous and acknowledgments up front, so bear with me. Captain Aldrich, thank you for playing our national anthem. You're clearly extremely talented and blessed and gifted. I appreciate you being here. The .9th Army Band from Lyham, Maryland, obviously very talented. You're commanded by CW3 Extension, who is accompanied by drum major Sergeant Hillbill. Your band is amazing, and your presence just brings this tradition of even greater life. Chapman Smith, thank you for the invocation and blessing you placed upon the command of our soldiers and civilians. The work you've done to support the brigade and their families over the past year is very much appreciated. I'm personally grateful that you are my captain. Command Sergeant Major Reed, Major Campbell, I thank you for preparing the brigade for today's ceremony. Job well done. And to the color guard and to our narrator, Sergeant Allen, you are a fantastic thanks. Tess and Iron, welcome back to the here and everywhere brigade. You're acquiring a very impressive group of professionals and terrific families. And Tess, I really enjoyed getting to know you, and I'm excited that the Army chose you to replace me, because I know you're going to find a job leading this brigade. Best wishes to you and your family. To Sarah, Molly, and Daniel, I love you guys. And I'm grateful that I've got a wonderful and supportive wife and mother for our children. Kids are proud of both of you. It continues to be fun to watch you all grow up. Molly's always crushing it at IU, which is her freshman year. And Daniel's doing great in school. It's an ROTC program there at Howard High and also plays baseball. We're full of proud of Daniel, too. If you just keep working hard to achieve your goals, we know that your mom and I will be there to help you out. My parents are here today because my mom is recovering from cancer treatment, and my dad is serving as a caregiver for her. They recently celebrated 53 years of marriage, and I'm very thankful for their values and hard-working ethics that they instilled in me. I want to give them a round of applause, so they can actually watch us. My brother, Nate, is not present here today. I'm honestly not sure that he'll ever leave our Southern Indiana community again. Al Castro, our first student in Northern Kentucky, has been in Southern Indiana. But my brother equally dislikes anything not Indiana, so I'm not surprised by this. I'd also like to recognize my family from Indiana, Ohio, who made the trip, Sarah's parents, Wade and Susan, because of my third father, Ms. daughter, Jeanette, and her uncle, Richard. To brag a little bit on my in-laws, Susan, besides being an amazing woman, she recently retired, promoting operating in a small business on Main Street back home and being in her family for 120 years. Wade is equally impressive. He too recently retired, operating his family farm after 50-plus years. We thought like an army crew of 20 years a lot of time, right? But this farm is located in neighboring Illinois. He's a fifth generation to run that farm. It's worth noting that most farms don't make it beyond the second generation. His work ethic and business sense are amazing. Uncle Richard, another very impressive man, retired a few years ago after successfully managing his family's lumber company since daddy for many years. I'd also have to say that Richard is a very loyal taxpayer because of Mike, also recently retired performing, nearly 50 years in that profession. He's also, so I may be impressed by this, he's a public figure on TikTok. He has 50,000 followers. No joke, and he had 35,000 last on that, so he went at 15, so we must be doing something right. But Mike and his family lead a non-profit organization, also called the Travis Burkhart Foundation. It was sort of helped those in need in the same way their family was helped after their son Travis was involved in an accident and resulted in traumatic brain injury. Travis is an amazing kid doing well today, but the foundation has provided hundreds of thousands of worth of money, aid, food, gift cards, and information to families in need. I thank Mike for his recognition for that and the restoration of the foundation. So, sir and I started our army journey 24 years ago, and we were talking this morning, who would have ever guessed that when we went off as a go bar with 10 off the pool, would you get together, hauling to jail, prison, a trailer behind our chief charity that we would be here today. We've obviously had great support from our family, friends, and neighbors. They've always supported us 100%. As such, I'd like to recognize a couple of our extended army family friends that are here, specifically our rocker and township neighbors, Jim and Madonna May. Jim is a retired firefighter from Montgomery County and an army veteran. Our other neighbors, Marty Schmidt and the Bennets. Thanks for being here as well. There's also several senior mythers that I greatly appreciate that I'm going to talk a little bit about. I'm going to start with major retired Paul Kudney. He was my MS3 instructor at Indiana State back in 1996. Paul is here today with his wife and Paul, I thank you for teaching me the fundamentals of infantry-small unit tactics that got me through our OTC advance camp. Paul Kudney is not here with us but I've been blessed to work with him on multiple occasions. Today I thank him for bringing the workforce back to work on the 27th of September, 2020. He brought us back, he provided purpose and hope for all of us and he really demonstrated boldness in the face of criticism. And his amazing leadership is the reason why we're excelling operationally today. I thank him for that. Major General DeFredes and his wife, Mina, Major General DeFredes picked me as his aide back in 2006. His investment in me changed my life so I value your friendship and convenient leadership greatly. Major General Braydenkamp and Major General Select Cox, my two brigade commanders, stood with me on this parade filled seven and five years ago. I appreciate your mentorship and value your friendship even more. Your presence makes it really special and I'll miss our mutually beneficial therapeutic chats. But I know that we'll continue to stay connected in touch with one another and once I figure out exactly what job I'm doing in the Pentagon I'll give you my number. Major General Coppager, the deputy chief of the Central Security Service very much enjoyed working with you and your team. Your efforts to revitalize CSS will benefit this enterprise in a few years. Colonel retired Kevin the taskmaster Degnan is here today. It's worth noting that Colonel Degnan was a big taskmaster. I think he actually mentioned that he worked into death and he was a young officer. Kevin was my battalion commander and I was a company commander and the Degns were Daniel's godparents and they were the only people that I would trust to raise my son and that's how great the Degnan family is. Colonel Degnan pushed me toward Siggit when I was a company commander. We were a good fellow together. They told me people are a lot more honest than they know that you're listening to them speak. They also told me that human intelligence you have to do it with various people all the time so it was a pretty easy choice to follow these guidance and fix it. Colonel retired John sports his wife Julia here. Colonel sports was the commander in SA Georgia when I served up there and he also commanded the 7.1st Washington J.O.C.C.P. and when it comes to leading an enterprise I learned from the best and that's you John sports. Thank you. Command Sergeant Major retired Sean May also known as my Sergeant Major for the people of the rest of my life. His wife and Julia Sean your ability to motivate and inspire even though you're retired there's like no other. Hubba Hubba the May Gula land shines bright wherever you are and his joy bucket is always cool. Daniel and Molly he's a career logistician still need to be proud of him Sergeant Newt does an exceptional job of leading the young people and mentoring them at Howard High and thank you for taking care of our youth because it's a tough job and some feedback for you my kids agree that they just appreciate how you take care of them. A battle of A's here B.T. Coupe, Craig Jones, Mulder, Dory, Castro, Crow, Tone, Wanscombe Partners, Kim Selle, AC Sadler it's great to see you all to the members of my squad and I think Colonel retired Heidi Urban for reminding me of the importance of the squad your comments two years ago had a profound impact from the way I thought about the squad that I hadn't thought about in a few years the my squad members Crowder, Tannis, Perez, Bowman Reed, Glick, Fisher Davis, Whaley, Sperry, Walder Campbell, Guam, Mr. G Poverty, Banks, Albers, Gerstein Pedrosic, Sufis, Huddleston Callahan, Hughes, Danerson Knight, Naples, Rittenhouse and certainly the not least Colonel Mike Kulikowski I'm thankful for each of you squad members and I couldn't ask for a stronger performance than what you all deliver every day for our people in the mission. Steadpass Ois is the motto of our Department of Army civilians numbering 113 strong they're truly the backbone of this brigade here at Fort Mead and across the Inscom Enterprise specifically Mr. Gonzalez we recognize and celebrate his 40th year of government service recently in the Disney Band so I'm still going to I'm going to have to say a big round of applause because we're going to stand up for a really long time as many of you already know I view all forms of feedback even the feedback from the inspector general as a gift I especially enjoy reading feedback from today's climate assessments and I wanted to share some feedback that I received about Commissar Major Reed myself to be honest this is one of the best command teams Commissar Major I've ever worked with they are mutually supportive and sync with each other but they are also completely comfortable stating and sharing views with each other both have the complete trust and confidence in each other and it shows Commissar Major Reed you've been a great bow by your humility, confidence, passion and care of others as well as your level of professional and personal resilience to choose to play that as a source of innovation for all of us 39 years I've learned a long time ago that people specific are soldiers, planes, and NCOs are the strength of our army speaking about the importance of people to go out make sure you don't tell how I'm watching that I actually quoted for doing my type of quarterback but Aaron Rodgers standing seven recently on the road down thought it was important they said history is important, the legacy of so many people that have come before you but the people that's the most important thing the organization, the people make a business sometimes that gets forgotten culture is built brick by brick the foundation of it is by the people not by the organization, not by the building not by the corporation that's built by people the wise man from Indiana also told me that there are three types of people in this world winners, losers, survivors the people assigned in 704th in my brigade are clearly winners the soldiers standing before us represent 1,800 class professionals that are proud, tough and highly motivated, they're the best trained and the most impactful brigade in our army the soldiers and civilians in 704th have reputation for winning and sustaining condition excellence our officers, war officers, NCOs soldiers and civilians are truly here and everywhere and they're in the fight every day, conus, oh conus and deployed, conducting cutting edge intelligence operations and providing critical enabling capabilities for the nation, the joint force in our army over the past two years I've observed members of our brigade passively leverage the intelligence process, deliver first class intelligence support all the way up to the secretary of defense and the president of the United States and to the tactical edge realizing the vision that CERM 839 set two years ago what they do is absolutely critical of the safety and security of the deployed joint force for the nation they're everywhere brigade you motivate and inspire me every day because you get results and you enable outcomes you're proud of the fact that you're leading the nation's efforts to compete with and defeat our nation's adversaries and wish us harm much of your work is rated as having major significance to the defense of our great nation as our nation and military continues to relearn the importance of competing globally of our adversaries, I rest easy at night because our unit is positioned to provide the insight and understanding we need to the people to the members of the here and ever brigade we all have the record success that should make you very proud in closing God bless the family by allowing my life journey to include an opportunity to command this brigade and serve with great people I depart with my joy bucket full know that I'll be riding the army bus a bit longer with all of you as I roll out I think the army's ticket brigade it's truly been an honor and a lifetime I will forever be grateful for the opportunity to serve and work with every single one of you for the past two years your commander and I wish you all the best vigil and always here and everywhere Ladies and gentlemen the commander of the 704th military intelligence brigade Colonel Tissa L. Strauss The 704th, you look sharp as always you represent the army well your daily efforts provide support for our national defense strategy to extend the homeland to deter strategic attacks I'm honored to be a part of here and everywhere brigade and I'm proud to serve with you once again Galen I cannot have asked for a better transition you reached out and started sharing early and I thank you for that Early transition is crucial to maintain shared understanding and minimize disruption in units such as ours we are caretakers of the soldiers and the mission for a short time and maintaining the fundamentals of leadership and technical acumen is crucial to prevent disturbance we have laid a solid foundation in which we can continue to bridge the gap between the army and the agency Thank you and best of luck to you and your family on your next adventure Commander Major Reed I'm looking forward to building a team with you Mr. Fisher and Chief Whaley I couldn't ask to be a part of the better command team I also want to thank the Mint Show Academy Major General Tony Hale Colonel Promotable Brett Cox Colonel Retired Heidi Urban Colonel Retired Katie Jadison Colonel Brian North Commander Major Retired Kevin Pye Former Company Commanders Sergeant XOs S3 and Soldiers who educated me kept me connected with our soldiers of not being here today without your support Last but not least, I want to thank those who make up the foundation of the Strauss House our friends and family I want to thank those who are here with us today and those who are here with us in spirit First, to my dad and dad Thank you for driving here to be a part of this ceremony I appreciate you making the journey and I'm glad I can share this experience with you To my mother-in-law, Edie Thank you for packing up and moving from Connecticut to North Carolina to assist my whole military family with their wonderful son, Isaac, back in 2006 I know it was hard in an extreme culture shock but your enduring support allowed me to continue to rest easy continue with my career knowing that our son was taken care of For the family and friends who supported us through our military journey there are two numerous to name what I would like to recognize a few who are here with us today The noneliefs, the Browns the Yankees and the Nipissans You are all family and I thank you for your love and support To my sister, Shelley and Crystal about 30 years ago we have not had the opportunity to share many life experiences together It means a great deal to me that you can share this day with me and I know our mom is smiling down on us now I want to thank my husband, Ira and our boys, Isaac and Kai You silently serve along with me and I greatly appreciate your support Your love and support drives and motivates me to continue serving our nation and our soldiers and civilian workforce in order to build a safer world for generations I love you In closing, I'm excited to serve as commander of the 704th and look forward to charting our journey over the next two years Thank you, Army strong and let's always here in everywhere Last procedure, the most traditional part of the entire ceremony is the passing review From the earliest times the passing review has demonstrated the glory and strength of the assembled soldiers as the colors pass your positions