Security Force Assistance Command welcomes new member to the Advisor family

By Pfc. Cristina GomezAugust 5, 2022

Security Force Assistance Command Change of Responsibility ceremony
1 / 2 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Donald W. Ferguson, incoming Command Sergeant Major of the Security Force Assistance Command hands the unit colors to Sgt. Maj. Brandon Creel, symbolizing his commitment to the Soldiers from the SFAC, during the Change of Responsibility ceremony at Fort Bragg, N.C., Aug. 2, 2022. A change of responsibility ceremony represents the passing of responsibility from one senior enlisted advisor to another. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Cristina Gomez) (Photo Credit: Pfc. Cristina Gomez) VIEW ORIGINAL
Security Force Assistance Command Change of Responsibility ceremony
2 / 2 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Mrs. Ellen Ferguson, spouse of Command Sgt. Maj. Donald W. Ferguson, incoming Command Sergeant Major of the Security Force Assistance Command, receives a bouquet of yellow roses at the beginning of a Change of Responsibility ceremony at Fort Bragg, N.C., Aug. 2, 2022. The presentation of roses is a tradition that symbolizes transition and a new beginning for relationship between the command and its Soldiers and Families. (Photo by Pfc. Cristina Gomez) (Photo Credit: Pfc. Cristina Gomez) VIEW ORIGINAL

Soldiers and family members from the Security Force Assistance Command held a change of responsibility ceremony bidding farewell to Command Sgt. Maj. Reese W. Teakell and welcoming Command Sgt. Maj. Donald W. Ferguson at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Aug 2, 2022.

Command Sgt. Maj. Teakell took his experience from the Ranger Regiment, establishing the SFAC as a sustainable, all-volunteer force.

Security Force Assistance Command Change of Responsibility ceremony
1 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Command Sgt. Maj. Reese W. Teakell, outgoing Command Sgt. Major of the Security Force Assistance Command, speaks during a Change of Responsibility Ceremony at Fort Bragg, N.C., Aug. 2, 2002. Command Sgt. Maj. Teakell welcomed new Command Sgt. Maj. Donald W. Ferguson to the SFAC. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Cristina Gomez) (Photo Credit: Pfc. Cristina Gomez) VIEW ORIGINAL
Security Force Assistance Command Change of Responsibility ceremony
2 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Donn H. Hill, commanding general of the Security Force Assistance Command presents Command Sgt. Maj. Reese W. Teakell, the Legion of Merit at Fort Bragg, N.C., Aug. 2, 2022. Command Sgt. Maj. Teakell received the award for his meritorious service during his time serving as the SFAC CSM. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Cristina Gomez) (Photo Credit: Pfc. Cristina Gomez) VIEW ORIGINAL
Security Force Assistance Command Change of Responsibility ceremony
3 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Mrs. Heather A. Teakell, spouse of Command Sgt. Maj. Reese W. Teakell outgoing Command Sergeant Major of the Security Force Assistance Command, receives a bouquet of red roses during a Change of Responsibility ceremony at Fort Bragg, N.C., Aug. 2, 2022. The presentation of roses is a tradition that symbolizes transition and a new beginning for relationship between the command and it's Soldiers and Families. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Cristina Gomez) (Photo Credit: Pfc. Cristina Gomez) VIEW ORIGINAL
“Security Force Assistance Command 2020 is not the same as today, Command Sgt. Maj. Teakell achieved exceptional gains in personnel readiness ensuring Soldiers can lead, deploy and advise at any time or place when called upon,” said Maj. Gen. Donn H. Hill, commanding general of the Security Force Assistance Command.

The day was not only about Command Sgt. Maj. Teakell and his accomplishments while at the SFAC, but it was a day to welcome Command Sgt. Maj. Ferguson and his family as he assumes his new role.

Command Sgt. Maj. Teakell entrusted Command Sgt. Maj. Ferguson to continue to build upon the accomplishments and readiness of the SFAC.

“Donald, welcome to the team, you will have a good time with good people, I can't think of a better job for you to step into,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Teakell. “I look forward to seeing what you do here.”

The ceremony concluded with Command Sgt. Maj. Ferguson sharing his enthusiasm and commitment to individual readiness while serving as the SFAC’s senior enlisted Advisor.

“I'm truly honored to have been selected for this prestigious position, thank you for your willingness to welcome us into the SFAC family, I appreciate it,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Ferguson.

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