~~~~~Paul Valery
There's been another transfer of authority in Kapisa province. Another group of 'Our Guys' will be making their way home after a year's absence. Let me hear those "WOOHOO's! HOOAH's, OOHRAH's and any other expression of joy for the men and women of this team.
KAPISA PROVINCE, Afghanistan - Military members from Task Force La Fayette gathered at Forward Operating Base Morales-Frazier in the Kapisa province to observe a transfer of authority ceremony, March 8.
Members of Provincial Reconstruction Team Kapisa watched as U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Thomas Goulter transferred the PRT’s guidon to the incoming team led by U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joseph Paguiligan. French Brig. Gen. Marcel Druart presided over the ceremony. This is the first time a French commander has passed the guidon from one U.S. Air Force commander to another, encompassing the traditions of the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and French military during the ceremony.
The ceremony is a time-honored tradition dating back to the reign of Frederick the Great of Prussia during the eighteenth century. Organizational flags were created, depicting colors and symbols unique to each unit. The guidon bearing the flag was passed to the leader of the new unit as a public display of allegiance and assumption of duty.
In the presence of special host nation guests from Kapisa and International Security Assistance Force leaders, Task Force Cyclone commander U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Joseph Culver highlighted International Women’s Day and the efforts of the “Drifters” to provide a “brighter future for Afghanistan.”
Druart reminded Goulter and the “Drifters” they had established a professional relationship that turned into a friendly relationship. The PRT believed in their mission and performed because they were professional soldiers.
He also welcomed Paguiligan and the “Patriots,” eager to continue to build strong relationships and to enhance the “one goal, one team” vision in aiding the people of Kapisa.
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Please do the clicky click thing here to continue reading the story about the Kapisa PRT. There's also a list of a few names of our guys who received awards and such at the transfer of authority.
Can't you hear the sighs of relief from all the families who wait back here at home? Yeah... me, too.
WELCOME HOME Y'ALL and THANK YOU!!
And so it goes......
2 comments:
Another step. Let's hope it holds.
BTW, the lady general's uniform is a bit forbidding isn't it - but then, perhaps that's the point......
And, no I wasn't joking about the fogged up window! I left ya a comment.
Woohoo! Hooah! Ooorah!
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