Fort Riley’s 97th Military Police Battalion welcomed a new commanding officer during a change of command ceremony Thursday at Cavalry Parade Field.
Lt. Col. Michael A. Thurman took the reins of the battalion from Lt. Col. Joshua L. Campbell, who has commanded the unit since October 2018. Lt. Col. Thurman previously served with AFRICOM. Lt. Col. Campbell’s next assignment will be with NORTHCOM at Peterson Air Force Base near Colorado Springs.