Col. Michael J. Simmering, new commander of 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, passes the brigade colors to Command Sgt. Maj. Samuel C. Rapp, signifying his acceptance of command of the “Iron Brigade,” during a change of command ceremony in Cincu, Romania, July 15, 2017. Simmering assumed command of the brigade from Col. Christopher R. Norrie, whose 20 months in command was devoted to leading the Army armored brigade that would kick off a continuous rotation of ABCTs to Europe in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve.

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