Marine Corps Change of Command at Goodfellow AFB

GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, TX -- The Marine Corps Detachment Goodfellow held its change of command ceremony at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy July 10.

The detachment welcomed their incoming commanding officer, Lt. Col. Earl Patterson, and thanked Maj. Andrew Armstrong, Marine Corps Detachment Goodfellow outgoing commanding officer, for his dedication and hard work.

In the above photo, U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Earl Patterson, Marine Corps Detachment Goodfellow incoming commanding officer, takes the guideon from Maj. Andrew Armstrong, Marine Corps Detachment Goodfellow outgoing commanding officer, during the Marine Corps Detachment Goodfellow Change of Command at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, July 10, 2018. While holding the guideon, Patterson received verbal orders to lead the Marine Corps Detachment Goodfellow.