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325th Brigade Support Battalion Welcomes New Commander

By Maj. Jonathon DaniellJune 22, 2022

325th BSB Change of Command Ceremony
1 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The 325th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division outgoing Commander Lt. Col. John Roy stands adjacent to Col. Josh Bookout, 3IBCT commander and incoming 325th BSB Commander Lt. Col. Brandon Grooms during the 325th BSB change of command ceremony at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, June 16, 2022. (Photo Credit: Spc. Matthew Mackintosh) VIEW ORIGINAL
325th BSB Change of Command Ceremony
2 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Lt. Col. John Roy, outgoing commander of the 325th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, passes the colors during the change of command ceremony at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, June 16, 2022. During change of command ceremonies, the outgoing commander symbolically relinquishes their responsibility and authority by passing the colors to the incoming commander. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Matthew Mackintosh, 28th Public Affairs Detachment) (Photo Credit: Spc. Matthew Mackintosh) VIEW ORIGINAL
325th BSB Change of Command Ceremony
3 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Lt. Col. Brandon Grooms, incoming commander of 325th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, receives the colors from Col. Josh Bookout, commander of the 3rd IBCT, during the change of command ceremony at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, June 16, 2022. During change of command ceremonies, the outgoing commander symbolically relinquishes their responsibility and authority by passing the colors to the incoming commander. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Matthew Mackintosh, 28th Public Affairs Detachment) (Photo Credit: Spc. Matthew Mackintosh) VIEW ORIGINAL
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4 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Lt. Col. Brandon Grooms, incoming commander of 325th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, joins the formation in singing the Tropic Lightning song during his change of command ceremony at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, June 16, 2022. The 325th BSB, also known as the Mustang Battalion, is a military logistics battalion that supports the 3rd IBCT. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Matthew Mackintosh, 28th Public Affairs Detachment) (Photo Credit: Spc. Matthew Mackintosh) VIEW ORIGINAL

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii - The 325th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division Commander Lt. Col. John Roy relinquished command of the Mustang Battalion to Lt. Col. Brandon Grooms during a change of command ceremony at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, June 16, 2022.

Roy assumed command in the summer of 2020 and led the battalion through numerous training events that included the first Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center rotation followed by Mustang Soldiers supporting six different Operation Pathway exercises.

During Roy’s change of command remarks, he shared a tale of the birth of the quartermaster branch, and in true logistics fashion he enumerated the Mustang’s accomplishments while praising the Soldiers on their steadfast commitment to the Bronco mission.

325th BSB Change of Command Ceremony
Lt. Col. John Roy, outgoing commander of 325th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, shares a story during his change of command speech where he relinquishes his command to the incoming commander, Lt. Col. Brandon Grooms, at Schofield Barracks, June 16, 2022. The 325th BSB, also known as the Mustang Battalion, is a military logistics battalion that supports the 3rd IBCT. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Matthew Mackintosh, 28th Public Affairs Detachment) (Photo Credit: Spc. Matthew Mackintosh) VIEW ORIGINAL

“Soldiers in this formation have put their heart and soul into supporting this brigade. Often working extended hours during DONSAs and on weekends so this brigade had everything it needed to do its mission,” Roy said. “At the end of the day it’s not about me, I was just along for the ride, it’s about the Soldiers standing before you.”

Roy’s next assignment is the senior logistician at the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, Louisiana, which means his path will likely cross with the Broncos in the near future.

Col. Josh Bookout, the 3IBCT commander, highlighted the BSB's contributions during the brigade's JPMRC rotation while also emphasizing Roy’s expertise as a leader.

325th BSB Change of Command Ceremony
The 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division Commander Col. Josh Bookout addresses guest and Soldiers in formation during the 325th BSB change of command ceremony between outgoing commander Lt. Col. John Roy and incoming commander Lt. Col. Brandon Grooms at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, June 16, 2022. (Photo Credit: Spc. Matthew Mackintosh) VIEW ORIGINAL

“John, you expertly trained this battalion, inspired your subordinates to lofty standards, and jointly managed the most challenging unit in this BCT,” Bookout said. “You possess uncanny organizational foresight, know how to maximize resources in constrained environments, and by seeing the bigger picture you anticipated and often influenced higher level support to succeed.”

During Grooms’ remarks, he thanked his family, past mentors and leaders, acknowledged his fellow battalion commanders and newly appointed command sergeant major, and called out the Mustangs on their exceptional reputation.

325th BSB Change of Command Ceremony
Lt. Col. Brandon Grooms, incoming commander of 325th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, addresses the guests and Soldiers in formation during his change of command ceremony at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, June 16, 2022. The 325th BSB, also known as the Mustang Battalion, is a military logistics battalion that supports the 3rd IBCT. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Matthew Mackintosh, 28th Public Affairs Detachment) (Photo Credit: Spc. Matthew Mackintosh) VIEW ORIGINAL

“To the Mustangs, you look amazing and your reputation as the premier Pacific sustainment unit precedes you. I look forward to continuing to build upon that legacy with fit, trained, disciplined and committed Soldiers that are ready to deploy, fight, and win on any battlefield.”

In addition to Grooms assuming command, Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald Brady Jr. assumed the senior enlisted advisor role for the Mustang Battalion.

325th BSB Change of Command Ceremony
The 325th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division incoming senior enlisted advisor Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald Brady Jr. stands in front of the battalion color guard during the 325th Battalion change of command and assumption of responsibility ceremony at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, June 16, 2022. (Photo Credit: Spc. Matthew Mackintosh) VIEW ORIGINAL

Grooms’ assumption of command completes the fifth and final battalion level change of command for the Bronco Brigade, or as Grooms’ put it, the final ingredient to the new PB&J team.