Wasilla Army Guard member takes command of Recruiting and Retention

   [ June 2012 / 3 images ]

Soldiers in the Recruit Sustainment program, Alaska Army National Guard, salute as the nation’s colors pass by during a change of command ceremony Sunday at Camp Carroll, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Lieutenant Colonel Charles L. 'Lee' Knowles is the new commander of Alaska Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention. Knowles resides in Wasilla with his family.Photo by Capt. Amy B. Slinker, 134th Public Affairs Detachment, Alaska Army National Guard
Sgt. Kevin Baker, an Alaska Army National Guard recruiter, presents Tonya Knowles with yellow roses during the change of command ceremony for her husband, Lieutenant Colonel Charles L. 'Lee' Knowles, who is the new Alaska Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention commander. Knowles, of Wasilla, took command of the unit on June 1, 2012. Outgoing Recruiting and Retention commander Lt. Col. Joseph R. Lawendowski is moving on to serve as the Deputy Chief of Staff - Operations and Training.Photo by Capt. Amy B. Slinker, 134th Public Affairs Detachment, Alaska Army National Guard
Lt. Col. Charles L. 'Lee' Knowles, left, receives the Alaska Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention unit colors from Brig. Gen. Leon M. 'Mike' Bridges, commander of the Alaska Army National Guard, on Sunday at Camp Carroll, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The passing of the unit colors is a tradition signifying the unit’s change of command. Outgoing Recruiting and Retention commander Lt. Col. Joseph R. Lawendowski is moving on to serve as the deputy chief of staff - operations and training.Photo by Capt. Amy B. Slinker, 134th Public Affairs Detachment, Alaska Army National Guard