Capt. Jose Birriel and 1st Sgt. Eva Vega, the command

Capt. Jose Birriel and 1st Sgt. Eva Vega, the command team for the 181st Medical Company Area Support with Puerto Rico’s National Guard, prepares to case the unit colors during a transfer of authority ceremony in Powidz, Poland, Feb. 6.
The 181st MCAS transfers authority to the 1171st MCAS, the incoming medical unit in Poland.
The arrival of the 1171st MCAS marks the initial rotation of Soldiers of the medical facility providing health care to approximately 3,500 Soldiers deployed to Poland in support of Atlantic Resolve.
“The 1171st is representing Michigan and the 30th MB,” said Capt. Kennedy, commander of the 1171st MCAS with the Michigan National Guard. “We are proud of the support we will provide and look forward to doing this mission.” (U.S. Army photo by: Sgt. Michael L. K. West)