Virginia aviation battalion welcomes Lewis as new commander - July 26, 2020

Lt. Col. Matthew Lewis takes command of Sandston-based 2nd Battalion, 224th Aviation Regiment, 29th Infantry Division in a traditional change of command ceremony held July 26, 2020, at the Virginia National Guard's Army Aviation Support Facility in Sandston, Virginia. Maj. Gen. John M. Epperly, 29th Infantry Division Commander, presided over the exchange of unit colors. The outgoing commander, Lt. Col. James Sheldon, was unable to attend the ceremony due to an overseas deployment and Maj. Ryan Strait, battalion executive officer, stood in for him during the exchange of colors.