The 2nd Battalion "Dreadnaught Battalion," 34th Armored Regiment Commander Lt. Col. Kenneth Selby and Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Albanese uncase their colors during a transfer of authority ceremony at Drawsko Pomorskie Training Area Poland, August 18, 2021. "The uncasing of these colors is a time-honored tradition that this battalion has seen numerous times throughout the world, from Europe, Southeast Asia, the Middle East," Selby said. "The Dreadnaught Battalion has conducted this very ceremony with Soldiers just like you over the last 80 years all across this globe."

The 2nd Battalion "Dreadnaught Battalion," 34th Armored Regiment Commander Lt. Col. Kenneth Selby and Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Albanese uncase their colors during a transfer of authority ceremony at Drawsko Pomorskie Training Area Poland, August 18, 2021. "The uncasing of these colors is a time-honored tradition that this battalion has seen numerous times throughout the world, from Europe, Southeast Asia, the Middle East," Selby said. "The Dreadnaught Battalion has conducted this very ceremony with Soldiers just like you over the last 80 years all across this globe." Stock Photo

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