Soldiers, families, and leaders gathered at Fort Polk for a change of command ceremony for the 3rd Mobile Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division.

During the ceremony, command of the brigade was officially transferred from Col. Joshua Glonek to Col. Ian Ginty.

Installation officials expressed gratitude to Col. Glonek and his family for their leadership, commitment, and service during what was described as a demanding and successful period focused on training and readiness at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk.

Col. Ginty was also welcomed back to the brigade as he assumes command and continues leading efforts to prepare soldiers for operational readiness and future missions.

The brigade emphasized its continued mission of developing disciplined and combat-ready soldiers prepared to meet national defense requirements.