98th Training Division Conducts Change of Command Ceremony

98TH TRAINING DIVISION HOLDS BRIGADE CHANGE OF COMMAND

Fort Jackson, South Carolina -- Soldiers, friends and families gathered together to bid farewell to the outgoing 2nd Brigade, 98th Training Division (IET) commander, Col. Theron Spurgeon, and welcome the incoming commander, Col. Matthew Lawson, at a Fort Jackson, S.C. Change of Command Ceremony on June 5, 2022.

Spurgeon, a northern California native, has the follow-on assignment as the Operations and Plans Directorate at the 108th Training Command (IET).

Lawson, a Maryland native, comes to the 98th Training Division from the Army Reserve Medical Command, where he served as the Information Directorate.

Col. Matthew Lawson (incoming 2nd Brigade Commander) passes the colors to Brig. Gen. Dave Samuelsen (98th Training Division Commanding General) during the Change of Command Ceremony on June 5.

Col. Theron Spurgeon, the outgoing 2nd Brigade, 98th Training Division, stands before Brig. Gen. David Samuelsen (right), the 98th Training Division Commanding General, Col. Matthew Lawson (front), the incoming 2nd Brigade, 98th Training Division Commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Randles (left), the 2nd Brigade, 98th Training Division Command Sergeant Major, during the passing of the colors. Maj. Gen. Andrew Juknelis (Commanding General of the 108th Training Command), Col. Matthew Lawson (incoming 2nd Brigade, 98th Training Division Commander), Col. Theron Spurgeon (outgoing 2nd Brigade, 98th Training Division) and Brig. Gen. Dave Samuelsen (98th Training Division Commanding General) gather together for a photograph.