Change of Command (Battalion Commander)

We were invited by Lt. Col. Chasteen to attend the ceremony for the Change of Command for his Battalion.  It was very impressive.  Lots of pageantry.

The full Battalion, 1000 soldiers marched past the to honor the outgoing commander.

The soldiers saluting the commander.

We quite enjoy all the pomp and ceremony.

                This is part of the history of Fort Sill.  This is called the Half Section.  It includes the cannon and caisson.
                This is the only horses in the military today.  They are used for ceremonies.  They galloped past the grand
stand as part of the ceremony.