344th MI BN welcomes new commander

U.S. Army Lt. Col. John McAllister, middle, incoming 344th Military Intelligence Battalion commander, assumes command from Col. Loren Traugutt, 111th Military Intelligence Brigade commander, during the 344th MI BN change of command ceremony at Fort Concho, San Angelo, Texas, June 21, 2022. Through the passing of the guidon, Traugutt accepted command from Lt. Col. Joseph Garwacki, outgoing 344th MI BN commander, and transferred responsibility for accomplishing the mission to McAllister. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Thrash)

344th MI BN welcomes new commander

U.S. Army Maj. Donald Barger, 344th Military Intelligence Battalion executive officer, stands at parade rest during the 344th MI BN change of command ceremony at Fort Concho, San Angelo, Texas, June 21, 2022. Barger was responsible for facilitating and overseeing the change of command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Thrash)

344th MI BN welcomes new commander

U.S. Army Lt. Col. John McAllister, incoming 344th Military Intelligence Battalion commander, salutes the flag during the 344th MI BN change of command ceremony at Fort Concho, San Angelo, Texas, June 21, 2022. McAllister was previously stationed at Fort Hood, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Thrash)

344th MI BN welcomes new commander

U.S. Army Lt. Col. John McAllister, incoming 344th Military Intelligence Battalion commander, speaks during the 344th MI BN change of command ceremony at Fort Concho, San Angelo, Texas, June 21, 2022. The ceremony was held at Fort Concho, which was established in 1867, and is a National Historical Landmark. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Thrash)

344th MI BN welcomes new commander

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 344th Military Intelligence Battalion march past Lt. Col. John McAllister, incoming 344th MI BN commander, during the Pass and Review portion of the 344th MI BN change of command ceremony at Fort Concho, San Angelo, Texas, June 21, 2022. Pass and Review is a long-standing military tradition which began as a way for newly assigned commanders to inspect his or her new troops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Thrash)

344th MI BN welcomes new commander

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Sudan Baker, 344th Military Intelligence Battalion command sergeant major, marches with the Army Color Guard during the 344th MI BN change of command ceremony at Fort Concho, San Angelo, Texas, June 21, 2022. The Army Color Guard is responsible for presenting the colors during the National Anthem. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Thrash)

344th MI BN welcomes new commander

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Garwacki, outgoing 344th Military Intelligence Battalion commander, Col. Loren Traugutt, 111th Military Intelligence Brigade commander, and Lt. Col. John McAllister, incoming 344th MI BN commander, prepare for the 344th MI BN change of command ceremony at Fort Concho, San Angelo, Texas, June 21, 2022. The mission for the 344th MI BN is to train Soldiers to be intelligence and cyber professionals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Thrash)

344th MI BN welcomes new commander

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Garwacki, outgoing 344th Military Intelligence Battalion commander, Col. Loren Traugutt, 111th Military Intelligence Brigade commander, and Lt. Col. John McAllister, incoming 344th MI BN commander, stand at attention during the 344th MI BN change of command ceremony at Fort Concho, San Angelo, Texas, June 21, 2022. Traugutt oversaw the transfer of command from Garwacki to McAllister. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Thrash)

344th MI BN welcomes new commander

Published June 21, 2022
By Senior Airman Ashley Thrash
17th Training Wing Public Affairs

SAN ANGELO, Texas --

The 344th Military Intelligence Battalion held its change of command at Fort Concho, San Angelo, Texas, June 21.

The 344th MI BN welcomed their incoming commander, Lt. Col. John McAllister, and thanked outgoing commander, Lt. Col. Joseph Garwacki, for his hard work and dedication.

The mission for the 344th MI BN is to train Soldiers to be intelligence and cyber professionals.