GARMSICH, Germany -- The official activation ceremony of a new Army Headquarters and Headquarters Company occured here Dec. 15 with an unfurling of the guidon and the assumption of command by Capt. Kyle Greenberg.
U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr Commander Col. Nils Sorenson and Command Sgt. Maj. William Berrios joined area Soldiers and military personnel from joint services tenant units in witnessing the ceremony, which was held in the Mueller Fitness Center on Sheridan Kaserne and attended by local dignitaries, civilian employees, family members and guests as well.
"This new guidon has been unfurled during peacetime in a city that welcomes the world, and it represents you just as you represent this garrison in our host community," said Karin H. Santos, garrison manager. "May all of your actions bring honor upon yourselves, the United States Army, and the United States of America."
Greenberg did not wait until the official assumption of command to begin his duties; instead he rode toward the sound of the guns and took charge of his responsibilities upon arrival. Indeed, building the company to the moment of unfurling the guidon took months of preparation. And with the assumption ceremony, Greenberg's leadership duties work now expands with more Soldiers arriving to fill the ranks.
The senior noncommissioned officer and commander of troops for the ceremony, 1st Sgt. Alex J. Thompson, arrived less than a week before the ceremony. He was met at the Frankfurt, Germany, airport by Greenberg as the two immediately began working on their command team philosophy during the five-hour drive back to Garmisch.
"We ask a lot from you, and we rarely give you the rest that you deserve, but 1st Sgt. Thompson and I can promise that we will not rest either," said Greenberg, addressing the troops. "Instead, we will do everything in our power to support your mission, your families, and your well-being until our final day in command."
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