Colonel-Commandant Change of Appointment Ceremony 4 November 2021

An appropriate Change of Appointment Ceremony to thank BGen Steve Irwin for his service and to welcome MGen Daniel Benjamin into his new position was delayed by COVID-19. Finally, on 4 November 2021, MGen Kevin Horgan and CWO Stacy Merriam were able to make the change-over official.

In front of a small audience, the outgoing and incoming Colonel Commandants signed the appropriate certificates in the Carling Building.  As a way to cap a distinguished career, BGen Irwin also received the third clasp to his CD with his wife Deanna as a witness.  

The CMEA thanks BGen Irwin for his devotion to the Branch spanning over 50 years over and wishes all the best to MGen Benjamin in his new role.

CHIMO!

Ben Steve Irwin (Ret'd), MGen Kevin Horgan, MG Daniel Benjamin (Ret'd)
Outgoing CComdt, BGen Steve Irwin, receives Branch Flag from CWO Stacy Merriam, Branch CWO
BGen Steve Irwin receives the third clasp to his CD