U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), Headquarters and Headquarters Company Commander Maj. Stefan Gazda presents a customized shadowbox to outgoing 1st Sgt. Matthew Meyers during a change of responsibility ceremony at USACAPOC(A) Headquarters, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, May 15, 2026. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Scott Griffin)

Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) held a change of responsibility ceremony at the command's battle assembly hall USACAPOC(A) Headquarters, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, May 15, 2026. The event honored the outgoing first sergeant, 1st Sgt. Matthew Meyers and welcomed the incoming 1st Sgt. Vanessa Tommasi as the company’s new senior enlisted leader. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Luis Correa)

1st Sgt. Matthew Meyers provides words of wisdom to incoming U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), Headquarters and Headquarters Company 1st Sgt. Vanessa Tommasi during a change of responsibility ceremony at USACAPOC(A) Headquarters, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, May 15, 2026. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Scott Griffin)

Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) held a change of responsibility ceremony at the command's battle assembly hall USACAPOC(A) Headquarters, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, May 15, 2026. The event honored the outgoing first sergeant, 1st Sgt. Matthew Meyers and welcomed the incoming 1st Sgt. Vanessa Tommasi as the company’s new senior enlisted leader. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Luis Correa)

1st Sgt. Vanessa Tommasi addresses the Soldiers of the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) Headquarters and Headquarters Company during a change of responsibility ceremony at USACAPOC(A) Headquarters, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, May 15, 2026. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Adriana Elliott)

Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) held a change of responsibility ceremony at the command's battle assembly hall USACAPOC(A) Headquarters, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, May 15, 2026. The event honored the outgoing first sergeant, 1st Sgt. Matthew Meyers and welcomed the incoming 1st Sgt. Vanessa Tommasi as the company’s new senior enlisted leader. (U.S. Army Reserve photos by Staff Sgt. Luis Correa)

U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) Headquarters and Headquarters Company Commander, Maj. Stefan Gazda, presents a customized shadowbox to outgoing 1st Sgt. Matthew Meyers during a change of responsibility ceremony at USACAPOC(A) Headquarters, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, May 15, 2026. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Scott Griffin)

Soldiers with the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) Headquarters and Headquarters Company welcome 1st Sgt. Vanessa Tommasi following a change of responsibility ceremony at USACAPOC(A) Headquarters, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, May 15, 2026. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Adriana Elliott)

Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) held a change of responsibility ceremony at the command's battle assembly hall at USACAPOC(A) Headquarters, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, May 15, 2026. The event honored the outgoing first sergeant, 1st Sgt. Matthew Meyers and welcomed the incoming 1st Sgt. Vanessa Tommasi, as the company’s new senior enlisted leader. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Luis Correa)

Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), held a change of responsibility ceremony at the command's battle assembly hall USACAPOC(A) Headquarters, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, May 15, 2026. The event honored the outgoing first sergeant, 1st Sgt. Matthew Meyers and welcomed the incoming 1st Sgt. Vanessa Tommasi as the company’s new senior enlisted leader. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Luis Correa)

FORT BRAGG, N.C.-Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), held a change of responsibility ceremony Friday, May 15, 2026, at the command’s Battle Assembly Hall. The event honored outgoing first sergeant, 1st Sgt. Matthew Meyers for his dedicated service and welcomed 1st Sgt. Vanessa Tommasi as the company’s new senior enlisted leader.

The HHC commander, Maj. Stefan Gazda, expressed deep appreciation for both senior noncommissioned officers after the passing of the guidon.

The commander commended Meyers as a Soldier of great trust who executed his duties with utmost care. Highlighting his strong rapport with leaders locally at Fort Bragg and abroad, Gazda praised the outgoing first sergeant as a vital asset to the multinational airborne community.

Tommasi was introduced as the ideal successor, hand-selected for the role based on her impressive reputation and resume. She expressed gratitude for the warm transition and the support she received after reporting to the unit early, noting that she does not take the responsibility of wearing the first sergeant’s diamond lightly.

Meyers will depart for a new assignment in Ohio.