BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan--Sergeant Maj. Dannette D. Bailey assumed responsibility as AFSBn-Bagram's senior enlisted Soldier from Sergeant Maj. Donald R. Robertson during a change of responsibility ceremony Sept. 15 at battalion headquarters.
The ceremony was presided over by Lt. Col. Peter J. Koch, AFSBn-BAF, 401st AFSB, commander and was attended by Brig. Gen. Kristin K. French, Joint Sustainment Command Afghanistan commanding general, Command Sgt. Maj. Karl Roberts, JSC-A command sergeant major, Col. John D. Kuenzli, 401st AFSB commander, Command Sgt. Maj. Charlie G. Chavez, 401st AFSB command sergeant major, and many brigade and battalion personnel. During the ceremony Sgt. Maj. Robertson requested permission to be relieved of responsibility and handed the non-commissioned officer's saber to Koch, who in turn, passed the saber to Bailey signifying her assumption of the responsibilities as senior non-commissioned officer in the battalion.
In his remarks, Koch thanked Robertson for his confident leadership, dedication to mission accomplishment and tactical and technical perfection.
"Soldiers are entitled to outstanding leadership, and you provided it," Koch said. "You had the initiative, integrity and moral courage -- you are an NCO -- you are a leader."
"It has been an honor to serve with you, Lieutenant Colonel Koch, you are my friend and my battle buddy," said Robertson.
Robertson expressed thanks to all those who make up the battalion for what they do every day to support the Warfighter. He went on to say that he will retire from military service when he redeploys.
"I'll miss it all, God bless you and God bless America," he said.
Bailey called Robertson "a professional" and said she would maintain continuity while welcoming change to enhance battalion proficiency.
Social Sharing