1-244th Helicopter Assault Battalion’s Change of Command Ceremony

HAMMOND, La. – During the 1-244th Helicopter Assault Battalion’s Change of Command Ceremony, Lt. Col. Jonathon Ballard Sr. relinquishes command to Lt. Col. John Bonnette as the unit looks on in Hammond, La., April 1, 2012. Brig. Gen. Glenn H. Curtis also presented Ballard with the Meritorious Service Medal in recognition of his exemplary service to the unit and the Louisiana Army National Guard. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Denis B. Ricou, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office/Released)