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ArCyber HHC passes leadership torch to new commander, first sergeant By Mike Milord Army Cyber Command Public Affairs Army Cyber Command wrote another chapter in its history Sept. 21 at the U.S. Army Reserve Center on Fort Belvoir, when Headquarters and Headquarters Company underwent a change of command and a change of responsibility. Maj. Barrie J. Ciotti assumed command from Maj. Jim A. Brockington; 1st Sgt. Derrick O. Wilson assumed responsibility from 1st Sgt. Miquel A Quiles Jr. During a ceremony hosted by Col. John P. Delaney, Army Cyber chief of staff; senior command leaders attending were Lt. Gen. Paul M. Nakasone, ArCyber commanding general; Ronald W. Pontius, deputy to the commanding general and Command Sgt. Maj. William Bruns. During the ceremony, Quiles presented the company guidon to Brockington, relinquishing responsibility for the company and the welfare of the Soldiers and families. From there, Brockington, the outgoing commander, passed the guidon to the chief of staff, signifying the return of responsibility and command authority. Then, Delaney passed the guidon to Ciotti, incoming commander, demonstrating his confidence in the commander’s ability to handle the responsibility of command and maintain the unit. Ciotti, in turn, handed the guidon to Wilson, incoming first sergeant, signifying his assumption of responsibility for the welfare of the company and it Soldiers and families. “Today, we bid farewell and acknowledge the significant contributions of Maj. Jim Brockington and his wife, Brenda, as they relinquish command,” Delaney said. “We welcome Maj. Barrie Ciotti and his wife, Melodee, to the Army Cyber Command team and, most importantly,
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Maj. Jim Brockington, right, outgoing Headquarters and Headquarters Company commander receives the Meritorious Service Medal from Col. John P. Delaney, chief of staff, Army Cyber Command, before a Sept. 21 change of command ceremony on Fort Belvoir. cordially welcome them to their sec- (Army Cyber) is especially imporond command.” tant, over the past 16 months, we Also joining Ciotti was his father, have made great strides in closGiovanni. ing the gap between training and “Today, we also bid farewell to readiness, property accountability 1st Sgt. Quiles and his wife, Amber, and understanding the importance as they change responsibility with of establishing relationships,” said 1st Sgt. Wilson, as was conducted Brockington. “What a challenge this as part of today’s ceremony,” said assignment has been.” Delaney. Taking his position at the lecDelaney also recognized the HHC tern, Ciotti, incoming commander, as “quiet professionals, an integral thanked people for attending and part that allows us mission success.” for their support. He also thanked He described the headquarters com- command senior leaders for their pany as one of the Army’s most chal- confidence in his selection as comlenging commands, consisting of the mander; and his former leaders and command group, the Army Cyber mentors for their guidance and distaff and several operational head- rection. “I would like to thank my family, quarters. “Every day, these Soldiers and and for their continued support and civilians go in a hundred different unwavering devotion, which has aldirections, but the company com- ways allowed me to pursue great opmander remains responsible for portunities such as this (assumption every member of the command’s of command.) Ciotti enlisted in the Army in training, administration, welfare 1996, serving four years and then and well-being,” Delaney said. “The work done by this command joined the Pennsylvania National
Maj. Barrie Ciotti, right, incoming Headquarters and Headquarters Company commander, accepts the command guidon from Col. John P. Delaney, chief of staff, Army Cyber Command, during a Sept. 21 change of command ceremony held at Fort Belvoir. Guard in 2000. He entered the Army ROTC in 2002 at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. He graduated in 2005, was commissioned a second lieutenant and returned to active duty. He’s served as platoon leader, executive officer, observer controller trainer and brigade and battalion S-6. His most recent assignment was troop commander and squadron operations officer, 2nd Joint Communications Squadron, Joint Communications Support Element, MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. His professional military education includes the U.S. Command and General Staff College and Signal Captains Career Course.
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