JFHQ-VA welcomes new commander
Maj. James C. Shaver, Jr. takes command of Joint Force Headquarters – Virginia from Maj. Edmund J. Sabo, II, July 13, 2013, at Fort Pickett, Va. During the ceremony, Sabo, as outgoing commander, received the guidon from the unit first sergeant and then passed it on to Brig. Gen. Blake Ortner, Virginia Guard land component commander, signifying Sabo’s relinquishment of command. Ortner then passed the colors to the incoming commander, signifying Shaver’s acceptance of command. Shaver then returned the colors to the first sergeant for safe keeping. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Terra C. Gatti, Virginia Guard Public Affairs)
JFHQ-VA welcomes new commander
Maj. James C. Shaver, Jr. takes command of Joint Force Headquarters – Virginia from Maj. Edmund J. Sabo, II, July 13, 2013, at Fort Pickett, Va. During the ceremony, Sabo, as outgoing commander, received the guidon from the unit first sergeant and then passed it on to Brig. Gen. Blake Ortner, Virginia Guard land component commander, signifying Sabo’s relinquishment of command. Ortner then passed the colors to the incoming commander, signifying Shaver’s acceptance of command. Shaver then returned the colors to the first sergeant for safe keeping. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Terra C. Gatti, Virginia Guard Public Affairs)