Fort Hood welcomes Col. Mark McClellan as garrison commander as Stokes takes job at Test Command

Fort Hood welcomes Col. Mark McClellan as garrison commander as Stokes takes job at Test Command

With the Army’s summer “PCS season” in full swing, military formations from platoon to division can be seen gathering around Fort Hood multiple times per week to send off their old commanders and welcome new leadership.

A legacy of leadership: Fort Hood garrison commander bids farewell

KILLEEN, Texas — Ahead of the more formal change of command ceremony and military commemorations to honor Col. Lakicia Stokes, then-U.S. Army Garrison-Fort Hood commander, a more intimate community leader dinner to honor Stokes and the impact of her tenure…

Passing the Torch: 155th CSSB Changes Command

EL MONTE, Calif. - The Soldiers of the 155th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion (CSSB) gathered with family, friends, and local community members on July 12, 2025, to witness a significant moment in the unit’s history—the Change of Command ceremony between outgoing commander Lt. Col. Valerie Jackson-Manuel and incoming commander Lt. Col. Evan Carey. The event was held at the U.S. Army Reserve Center in El Monte, California, and was presided ov…