(OKLAHOMA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD PHOTO BY SPC. DANIELLE RAYON) Brig. Gen.Thomas Mancino, adjutant general for Oklahoma, center, passes the unit colors to Col. Andrew Ballenger, right, of Sulphur, incoming commander of the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, at a change of command ceremony at Camp Gruber Training Center, on Aug. 14. Ballenger has served in the Army National Guard for over 30 years and has received many awards, to include a Legion of Merit and two Bronze Star Medals.
(OKLAHOMA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD PHOTO BY SPC. DANIELLE RAYON) A Soldier from the 45th Infantry Brigade CombatTeam,left, presents Bridget Ballenger, wife of incoming commander Col. Andrew Ballenger, with a bouquet of white roses on behalf of the unit as a token of welcome and gratitude at the change of command ceremony, Camp Gruber Training Center, Oklahoma, Aug. 14, 2022. Ballenger has served in the Army National Guard for over 30 years and has received many awards, to include a Legion of Merit and two Bronze Star Medals.
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