Senior leaders from the Florida Army National Guard attended a change of command ceremony for the 164th Air Defense Artillery Brigade in Orlando, Florida, on September 7, 2025. During the event, Col. Adam M. Curry formally handed over command to Col. Robert D. Harris.
“Command is always borrowed time,” said Curry. “You hold the guidon for a season, but the unit’s legacy stretches before and after you. Looking back, I’m proud of what our Soldiers accomplished together, but more than anything, I feel grateful for the trust, the teamwork, and the spirit of this formation. It has been an honor to lead them.”
The ceremony included the traditional passing of the unit guidon, which symbolizes a continuous transfer of authority within military units and marks both recognition of past leadership and anticipation for future direction.
Col. Harris addressed his new role by stating: “I am ecstatic about commanding a unit at the forefront of the Army’s transformation initiative with the best Soldiers not only in the Florida Army National Guard but in the entire Army.”
The 164th ADA Brigade plays a significant role within the Florida National Guard’s global operations. Its responsibilities include defending key areas such as homeland and national capital regions, overseeing air and missile defense units internationally, and supporting emergency response efforts during natural disasters.
Curry reflected on his tenure with a message to his troops: “Theodore Roosevelt once said that credit belongs to the man in the arena, the one whose face is marred with dust, sweat, and blood, who strives valiantly, who falls short and rises again, who knows great devotion and great sacrifice. That is you, that is what this brigade represents. To the Soldiers, you are the strength of this unit. You lead with duty, discipline, and pride every single day, and you taught me far more than I ever taught you. As I step aside, I do so with deep pride for all that we have accomplished together. Thank you for the honor of being your commander, blazing skies, storm 6 out.”
