Change of Command at the NATO School Oberammergau
By Public Affairs Office
On 17 Jul 19, Colonel Michael A. Davis, US Army, assumed responsibility as Commandant of the NATO School Oberammergau (NSO). Vice Admiral Colin J. Kilrain, US Navy, Commander NATO Special Operations Headquarters, presided at the formal ceremony.
Colonel Davis, who has served as the U.S. Military Attaché in Italy in his previous function, highlighted the importance of the NSO as the premier operational level training institution in NATO.
After more than two years as the Dean of Academics and two years as the NSO Commandant, Colonel Timothy E. Dreifke, US Air Force, handed over his duties. In recognition of his achievements and outstanding performance providing first-class training and education, Colonel Dreifke was awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal at the ceremony.
Concurrent with the Change of Command, a Change of Responsibility took place in which Master Chief Petty Officer Gorazd Skorjanc, Slovenian Navy, succeeded Command Sergeant Major Miroslav Dulaj, Slovak Army, as the Command Senior Enlisted Leader of the NSO.
Almost 300 guests and representatives from the U.S. and German Armed Forces, NATO allies and partners, the Munich consulates and local communities attended the Change of Command and Change of Responsibility Ceremony.
The ceremony was supported by the U.S. Army Europe Brass Band from Wiesbaden, the Drum Corps from Peiting and the Black Powder Gunners from Urspring.
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