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U.S Army Col. Ryan K. Workman, the incoming garrison commander, center right, assumes command of U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys from U.S. Army Col. Seth Graves, center left, during a change of command ceremony at the Morning Calm Center on July 11, 2023. Change of command ceremonies are a time-honored military tradition that represents the formal transfer of authority and responsibility of the outgoing commander to the incoming commander. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Duong Le)
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U.S Army Col. Ryan K. Workman, the incoming garrison commander, center left, assumes command of U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys from U.S. Army Col. Seth Graves, center right, during a change of command ceremony at the Morning Calm Center on July 11, 2023. Change of command ceremonies are a time-honored military tradition that represents the formal transfer of authority and responsibility of the outgoing commander to the incoming commander. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Duong Le)
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U.S. Army Col. Seth Graves, the outgoing garrison commander, left; Craig L. Deatrick, the Installation Management Command-Pacific director, center; and U.S Army Col. Ryan K. Workman, the incoming garrison commander, right; render a salute during the playing of the national anthem at the U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys change of command ceremony at the Morning Calm Center on July 11, 2023. Change of command ceremonies are a time-honored military tradition that represents the formal transfer of authority and responsibility of the outgoing commander to the incoming commander. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Duong Le)
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U.S. Army Col. Seth Graves, the outgoing garrison commander, center right, relinquishes command of U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys to U.S. Army Col. Ryan K. Workman, far left, during a change of command ceremony at the Morning Calm Center on July 11, 2023. Change of command ceremonies are a time-honored military tradition that represents the formal transfer of authority and responsibility of the outgoing commander to the incoming commander. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Estevan Hidalgo)
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U.S. Army Col. Ryan Workman's, the incoming garrison commander, daughter, Kara Workman, receives a yellow rose during the U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys change of command ceremony at the Morning Calm Center on July 11, 2023. The yellow flower serves as a symbol welcoming the Workman family to the garrison team. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Estevan Hidalgo)
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U.S. Army Col. Ryan Workman's, the incoming garrison commander, spouse, Jihwa Workman, receives a bouquet of yellow roses during the U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys change of command ceremony at the Morning Calm Center on July 11, 2023. The yellow flowers serve as a symbol welcoming the Workman family to the garrison team. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Estevan Hidalgo)
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CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea – U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys has bid farewell to Col. Seth Graves and welcomed Col. Ryan Workman as the new garrison commander during a change of command ceremony at the Morning Calm Center on July 11, 2023.
Senior military leaders along with Pyeongtaek city officials and business leaders attended the event alongside the garrison’s workforce and tenant partners.
“To this garrison team, made up of Department of the Army Civilians, Non-Appropriated Fund employees, Korean National employees, Soldiers and Korean Augmentees To the U.S. Army, thank you for what you do each and every day,” said Graves. “You have so much to be proud of.”
During the ceremony, Graves welcomed Workman. Workman is no stranger to Camp Humphreys, having worked at 2nd Infantry Division, U.S. Forces Command Korea, and most recently as the U.S. Eighth Army, where he served as the chief of plans and director of future operations.
“My family and I are excited to be back in Korea and back at Camp Humphreys,” said Workman. “It’s truly an honor and a blessing to be given the opportunity command here. Over the past few weeks, I’ve had a chance to see the incredible work that goes into making this such a wonderful community to live and work, and truly the assignment of choice. I’ve been absolutely impressed with the professionalism, dedication, and teamwork of the garrison staff and the many supporting agencies and organizations.”
During Graves’ remarks, he thanked Pyeongtaek leaders for making the city a home for U.S. service members and families. He also expressed appreciation for the Good Neighbor organizations who provide opportunities for those serving here to see and experience Korea’s rich culture and history. However, much of his comments were focused on thanking those he led, the USAG Humphreys team.
“From managing the busiest airfield in the Pacific, executing the first open-post event in years that saw over 20 thousand patrons, to enabling the seamless transition of Combined Forces Command from Camp Yongsan to Camp Humphreys, you hit homeruns every day and never ceased to amaze me,” said Graves. “You have expertly provided service member, civilian and family services, and managed the Army’s infrastructure, provided base operations services, and supported warfighter readiness and deployability. You did this during the height of the pandemic and as we transitioned out of it. Any successes I’ve experienced are because of you. Serving alongside you has been the highlight of my career.”
Graves is headed to U.S. Forces Japan at Yokota Air Base, Japan.
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