New York Division of Military and Naval Affairs

Passing the Flag to New 427th Leader

Photo by Major Kathy Oliver, 27th Brigade Combat Team (Released)

SYRACUSE--Colonel Geoff Slack, commander of the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team passes the colors of the 427th Brigade Support Battalion to Maj. Stephen Bousquet during Change of Command ceremonies at the Thompson Road Armory on Sunday, Oct. 18.
Bousquet took over the battalion from Lt. Col. Brian Marshall who is moving on to become deputy director of logistics for Joint Forces Headquarters.

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