Incoming state command sergeant major for the Florida Army National Guard, Command Sgt. Maj. David Lanham, passes the Non-Commissioned Officer sword to 1st Sgt. Gregory Reynolds, Joint Forces Headquarters first sergeant during a change of responsibility ceremony Friday, March 23 at the historic St. Francis Barracks in downtown St. Augustine. Lanham received the command post held previous by Command Sgt. Maj. Enrique Mendez who retired with over 35 years of National Guard service.

Incoming state command sergeant major for the Florida Army National Guard, Command Sgt. Maj. David Lanham, passes the Non-Commissioned Officer sword to 1st Sgt. Gregory Reynolds, Joint Forces Headquarters first sergeant during a change of responsibility ceremony Friday, March 23 at the historic St. Francis Barracks in downtown St. Augustine. Lanham received the command post held previous by Command Sgt. Maj. Enrique Mendez who retired with over 35 years of National Guard service. Stock Photo

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