U.S. Army NATO Brigade North Atlantic Treaty Organization

U.S. Army NATO Brigade North Atlantic Treaty Organization Brigade outgoing commander Col. Jason G. Riley relinquished command to Col. Gregory N. Ash, Jr. at a ceremony at Sembach, Germany on July 11. The Ceremony was hosted by Brig. Gen. Thomas Carden Jr., Deputy Commander, Multi-National Division, South East, who led the traditional passing of the colors from Col. Riley to Col. Ash. The passing of the unit colors represents the transfer of authority and responsibility for the unit from one commander to another. United States Army NATO was established by General Order #46, effective 20 December 1950. The Command was organized as a special field activity, assigned to Headquarters Department of the Army. The brigade, currently headquartered in Sembach, Germany, with 44 organizations, 38 locations in 20 countries and on three continents.