429th BSB welcomes Wells as new commander

Lt. Col. James W. Wells takes command of the Danville-based 429th Brigade Support Battalion, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team from Lt. Col. Jason P. Detwiler during a ceremony Sept. 14, 2025, at Defense Support Center Richmond, Virginia. Col. Arthur S. Moore, 116th IBCT commander, presided over the exchange of organizational colors signifying the transfer of command from Detwiler to Wells. Command Sgt. Maj. Gregory T. Goldstein, the 429th senior enlisted leader, was keeper of the colors for the ceremony. The Virginia Military Institute Regimental Band provided music for the ceremony.