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Video by Cpl. Stephen Wright
Arkansas National Guard's Adjutant General Change of Command
142nd Field Artillery Brigade
Aug. 10, 2019 | 16:08
Maj. Gen. Kendall Penn assumes command of the Arkansas National Guard
from Lt. Gen. Mark H. Berry (outgoing Adjutant General) during a change of command ceremony held at the Robinson Maneuver Training Center in North Little Rock, Arkansas, Aug. 10. Penn has been appointed by Governor Asa Hutchinson to assume responsibility as the commander of the Arkansas National Guard. Video of ceremonial passage of the colors followed by statements given by Maj. Gen. Penn.

(U.S. Army National Guard video by Cpl. Stephen M. Wright)
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