Col. Paul Gapinski, outgoing commander of the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 426th Regiment, presents retired Col. Andrew Ratzlaff with a plaque signifying his induction into the 426th Regional Training Institute (RTI) Hall of Fame during an induction ceremony Oct. 14 at Fort McCoy, Wis. - Col. Paul Gapinski, outgoing commander of the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 426th Regiment, presents retired Col. Andrew Ratzlaff with a plaque signifying his induction into the 426th Regional Training Institute (RTI) Hall of Fame during an induction ceremony Oct. 14 at Fort McCoy, Wis. Ratzlaff was instrumental in launching the schoolhouse’s Master resiliency Training course, which is now a national model. The RTI inducts members into their Hall of Fame annually to recognize current or former staff contributions which exceed expectations. 112th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment photo by Sgt. Payton Wehr

Brig. Gen. Matthew Strub, Wisconsin’s deputy adjutant general for Army, administers the oath of office to seven officers and 11 warrant officers, completing their journey to becoming officers and warrant officers in the Wisconsin Army National Guard, during a commissioning ceremony Oct. 14 at the Wisconsin Military Academy, Fort McCoy, Wis. - Brig. Gen. Matthew Strub, Wisconsin’s deputy adjutant general for Army, administers the oath of office to seven officers and 11 warrant officers, completing their journey to becoming officers and warrant officers in the Wisconsin Army National Guard, during a commissioning ceremony Oct. 14 at the Wisconsin Military Academy, Fort McCoy, Wis. A warrant officer is a subject matter expert in their field and provide guidance and training, while officers serve as planners, managers, influencers and problem solvers as well as unit leaders. Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs photo by Vaughn R. Larson

Lt. Col. Nathan Bennington receives the colors of the 426t Regiment from Brig. Gen. Matthew Strub, Wisconsin’s deputy adjutant general for Army, during a formal change of command ceremony Oct. 14 at the Wisconsin Military Academy, Fort McCoy, Wis. - Lt. Col. Nathan Bennington receives the colors of the 426t Regiment from Brig. Gen. Matthew Strub, Wisconsin’s deputy adjutant general for Army, during a formal change of command ceremony Oct. 14 at the Wisconsin Military Academy, Fort McCoy, Wis. The passing of the colors is symbolic of the responsibility of the unit passing from one commander to the next. Bennington follows Col. Paul Gapinski, who leaves the 426th to take command of the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 157th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade. Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs photo by Vaughn R. Larson