Mason succeeds Kobernik as 183rd RTI commander - Aug. 11, 2024

Col. Beau Mason takes command of the Fort Barfoot-based 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute from Col. Kurt Kobernik during a change of command ceremony Aug. 11, 2024, at Fort Barfoot, Virginia. Brig. Gen. Charles B. Martin Jr. , Commander of the Virginia Army National Guard, presided over the ceremony and the exchange of organizational colors signifying the transfer of command from Kobernik to Mason. The Troutville-based 29th Infantry Division Band provided music for the ceremony. Read more about RTI at ngpa.us/30506.