The United States Army
09/30/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 09/30/2024 04:21
1st Cavalry Division Sustainment Brigade conducts change of command ceremony in Poland
[Link] 1 / 7Show Caption +Hide Caption -Col. Christopher Jones, outgoing commander of the 1st Cavalry Division Sustainment Brigade, speaks during a change of command ceremony on Forward Operating Site Powidz, Poland, Sept. 27, 2024. Change of Command ceremonies are a long-standing Army tradition that allows unit Troopers to see the new commander and know that their old commander relinquished command. Col. Jones originally assumed command of the brigade on Nov. 29, 2022, and his replacement, Col. Fisher, is returning to the brigade as its commander after working on the logistics side of Operation Inherent Resolve Combined Joint Task Force. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jacob Nunnenkamp) (Photo Credit: Sgt. Jacob Nunnenkamp)VIEW ORIGINAL[Link] 2 / 7Show Caption +Hide Caption -Col. Christopher Jones, outgoing commander of the 1st Cavalry Division Sustainment Brigade, shakes the hand of Maj. Gen. Thomas M. Feltey, Commanding General of 1st Cavalry Division, during an awards ceremony on Forward Operating Site Powidz, Poland, Sept. 27, 2024. Change of Command ceremonies are a long-standing Army tradition that allows unit Troopers to see the new commander and know that their old commander relinquished command. Col. Jones originally assumed command of the brigade on Nov. 29, 2022, and his replacement, Col. Fisher, is returning to the brigade as its commander after working on the logistics side of Operation Inherent Resolve Combined Joint Task Force. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Julian Winston) (Photo Credit: Spc. Julian Winston)VIEW ORIGINAL[Link] 3 / 7Show Caption +Hide Caption -Col. Christopher Jones, outgoing commander of the 1st Cavalry Division Sustainment Brigade, takes the brigade's guidon from Command Sergeant Maj. Jeri Pihlaja, command sergeant major of the 1st Cavalry Division Sustainment Brigade, during a change of command ceremony on Forward Operating Site Powidz, Poland, Sept. 27, 2024. Change of Command ceremonies are a long-standing Army tradition that allows unit Troopers to see the new commander and know that their old commander relinquished command. Col. Jones originally assumed command of the brigade on Nov. 29, 2022, and his replacement, Col. Fisher, is returning to the brigade as its commander after working on the logistics side of Operation Inherent Resolve Combined Joint Task Force. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Julian Winston) (Photo Credit: Spc. Julian Winston)VIEW ORIGINAL[Link] 4 / 7Show Caption +Hide Caption -Task Force Pegasus Troopers render a salute during the 1st Cavalry Division Sustainment Brigade change of command ceremony on Forward Operating Site Powidz, Poland, Sept. 27, 2024. Change of Command ceremonies are a long-standing Army tradition that allows unit Troopers to see the new commander and know that their old commander relinquished command. Col. Jones originally assumed command of the brigade on Nov. 29, 2022, and his replacement, Col. Fisher, is returning to the brigade as its commander after working on the logistics side of Operation Inherent Resolve Combined Joint Task Force.(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Julian Winston) (Photo Credit: Spc. Julian Winston)VIEW ORIGINAL[Link] 5 / 7Show Caption +Hide Caption -Col. Christopher Jones, outgoing commander of the 1st Cavalry Division Sustainment Brigade, salutes the flags during a change of command ceremony on Forward Operating Site Powidz, Poland, Sept. 27, 2024. Change of Command ceremonies are a long-standing Army tradition that allows unit Troopers to see the new commander and know that their old commander relinquished command. Col. Jones originally assumed command of the brigade on Nov. 29, 2022, and his replacement, Col. Fisher, is returning to the brigade as its commander after working on the logistics side of Operation Inherent Resolve Combined Joint Task Force. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jacob Nunnenkamp) (Photo Credit: Sgt. Jacob Nunnenkamp)VIEW ORIGINAL[Link] 6 / 7Show Caption +Hide Caption -Maj. Gen. Thomas M. Feltey, Commanding General of the 1st Cavalry Division, speaks during the 1st Cavalry Division Sustainment Brigade change of command ceremony on Forward Operating Site Powidz, Poland, Sept. 27, 2024. Change of Command ceremonies are a long-standing Army tradition that allows unit Troopers to see the new commander and know that their old commander relinquished command. Col. Jones originally assumed command of the brigade on Nov. 29, 2022, and his replacement, Col. Fisher, is returning to the brigade as its commander after working on the logistics side of Operation Inherent Resolve Combined Joint Task Force. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jacob Nunnenkamp) (Photo Credit: Sgt. Jacob Nunnenkamp)VIEW ORIGINAL[Link] 7 / 7Show Caption +Hide Caption -Col. James Fisher, incoming commander of the 1st Cavalry Division Sustainment Brigade, stands facing the formation of Troopers during a change of command ceremony on Forward Operating Site Powidz, Poland, Sept. 27, 2024. Change of Command ceremonies are a long-standing Army tradition that allows unit Troopers to see the new commander and know that their old commander relinquished command. Col. Jones originally assumed command of the brigade on Nov. 29, 2022, and his replacement, Col. Fisher, is returning to the brigade as its commander after working on the logistics side of Operation Inherent Resolve Combined Joint Task Force. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jacob Nunnenkamp) (Photo Credit: Sgt. Jacob Nunnenkamp)VIEW ORIGINAL
FORWARD OPERATING SITE POWIDZ, Poland - The 1st Cavalry Division Sustainment Brigade (1CDSB) bid farewell to outgoing commander Col. Christopher Jones and welcomed Col. James T. Fisher as the incoming brigade commander during a change of command ceremony at Forward Operating Site Powidz on Sept. 27, 2024.
Col. Jones served as commander of the 1CDSB since Nov. 29, 2022. With nearly two decades of experience in the Army's logistics career field, Col. Jones established a legacy of excellence during his tenure. He oversaw the continued success of sustainment operations throughout Europe's eastern flank as the head of Task Force Wagonmaster, a multinational U.S. Army logistics operation.
Over the past two years, the 1CDSB maintained its mission to support 1st Cavalry Division units in supply, maintenance, transportation, and field services globally, thanks to Col. Jones' leadership. Recently, he hosted an Area of Operations (AO)-wide conference, bringing together command teams to develop a plan to enhance sustainment operations across AO Victory in Europe. His tenure marked another successful chapter in his long history of selfless service, fostering a positive command culture and applying his extensive experience as a logistician and leader to support global operations.
Col. Jones became emotional during his farewell speech as he thanked everyone who contributed to the success of the brigade's operations.
"You and your family are going to absolutely take this brigade to the next level," Jones said to his successor.
He then signed off as Wagonmaster 6 for the final time, allowing the new commander to take the stage.
"I'm following in what can only be called an impressive legacy," Col. Fisher said to Jones during his speech.
Col. Fisher, who previously served as the brigade's operations officer, comes to the position from his role in logistics with the Operation Inherent Resolve Combined Joint Task Force. In addition to becoming the 1CDSB commander, he will also take command of Task Force Wagonmaster.
"I'm proud to join this brigade again," Col. Fisher said. "I've seen firsthand how this brigade supports a theater, and I look forward to serving with it here in Poland."