U.S. Army Lt. Col. Brian Ryan, 344th Military Intelligence Battalion commander, addresses the crowd at the Activation Ceremony and Assumption of Command of the Charlie Company on the parade field at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 24, 2019. The Assumption of Command affords Soldiers the opportunity to witness the formal assignment of the command’s authority and responsibility in their Company. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Abbey Rieves)