Col. Timothy Higgins, outgoing commander, shares some parting words to attendees at the April 21 relinquishment of command ceremony for 207th Military Intelligence Brigade on Caserma Ederle. The brigade was activated in 2016 to counter increased secu...
CASERMA EDERLE, Italy -- Standing before guests on a chilly April 21, Col. Timothy Higgins, commander, 207th Intelligence Brigade, spoke clearly as he bade farewell to the brigade he helped officially establish just a little over one year ago.
"This day represents a transition in command, but it really marks the hard work of many individuals and organizations over the last two and a half years," said Higgins. "Our brigade represents a combination of active, Reserve and National Guard Soldiers, and DA civilians, as well as their great families, spouses and loved ones."
Among the guests were Maj. Gen. Joseph P. Harrington, commander of U.S. Army Africa, and Col. Umberto D'Andria, Italian base commander here. Notably missing was Higgins' replacement, Col. Richard D. Conkle who will report to Italy in June and assume command in a ceremony planned for June 26.
In his closing remarks, Higgins said, "You should be very proud of all you have done and will do, and know that I am extremely proud of all of you. It has been truly and honor to have served and worked alongside all of you."
The interim commander is Lt. Col. James Synder.
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