529th CSSB welcomes new commander, receives recognition from Governor - June 15, 2013

Maj. Michael Waterman takes command of the Virginia Beach-based 529th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group in a change of command ceremony June 15, 2013, at the Camp Pendleton Parade Field in Virginia Beach. Col. Michelle Rose, commander of the 329th RSG, presided over the exchange of unit colors between Waterman and Maj. Geoffrey O’Neill, the outgoing commander. In addition, Deputy Secretary of Public Safety Brian R. Swann presented a Certificate of Recognition signed by Governor Bob McDonnell in honor of the 529th earning the Milton A. Reckord Award from the National Guard Association. The Reckord Award is presented each training year to a battalion that demonstrates superior performance in the areas of personnel strength, retention, duty military occupational specialty qualification, individual and crew served weapons qualification, the Army Physical Fitness Test, drill weekend attendance and annual training attendance and also demonstrates a commitment to the welfare of its members, their families and to its communities during the training year.