U.S. Army Chaplain (Col.) Eric Dean, command chaplain for the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, delivers the invocation during a change of command ceremony at Armstrong Club, Vogelweh Military Complex, in Kaiserslautern, Germany, July 13, 2026. The invocation asked for guidance and strength for the outgoing and incoming commanders as the brigade transitioned to new leadership. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Griffin Payne)
U.S. Army Col. Tyler D. Olsen, commander of the 598th Transportation Brigade, delivers his first remarks after assuming command during the brigade’s change of command ceremony at Armstrong Club, Vogelweh Military Complex, in Kaiserslautern, Germany, July 13, 2026. The ceremony formally transferred command authority and responsibility for the brigade from Col. Gary D. Whittacre to Olsen. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Griffin Payne)
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jenu Tomas, a cargo specialist assigned to the 950th Transportation Company, 838th Transportation Battalion, 598th Transportation Brigade, presents flowers to Lilly Olsen, wife of Col. Tyler D. Olsen, during a change of command ceremony at Armstrong Club, Vogelweh Military Complex, in Kaiserslautern, Germany, July 13, 2026. The presentation recognized Lilly Olsen’s support of her husband and welcomed the family to the 598th Transportation Brigade. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Griffin Payne)
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lance G. Curtis, left, commanding general of U.S. Army Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, poses for a photo with Col. Gary D. Whittacre, outgoing commander of the 598th Transportation Brigade, Whittacre’s wife and other family members at Armstrong Club, Vogelweh Military Complex, in Kaiserslautern, Germany, July 13, 2026. Whittacre’s wife received a certificate of achievement recognizing her support of the brigade and contributions during her husband’s tenure in command. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Griffin Payne)
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Kyle Rice, a transportation management coordinator assigned to the 1185th Deployment and Distribution Support Team, 1179th Transportation Brigade, presents flowers to Haley Whittacre, wife of Col. Gary D. Whittacre, during a change of command ceremony at Armstrong Club, Vogelweh Military Complex, in Kaiserslautern, Germany, July 13, 2026. The presentation honored Haley Whittacre for her dedication and support to the Soldiers, civilians and families of the 598th Transportation Brigade during her husband’s tenure in command. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Griffin Payne)
U.S. Army Col. Gary D. Whittacre, left, outgoing commander of the 598th Transportation Brigade, shakes hands with Col. Tyler D. Olsen, incoming commander, following the brigade’s change of command ceremony at Armstrong Club, Vogelweh Military Complex, in Kaiserslautern, Germany, July 13, 2026. The handshake marked the completion of the command transition and represented continuity of leadership within the brigade. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Griffin Payne)
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