Garrett takes command of U.S. Army Alaska

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON -- Military members and distinguished guest prepare for the United States Army Alaska change of command honoring incoming commander, Maj. Gen. Michael Garrett May 17. Garrett's previous assignments include command at the platoon, battalion and brigade level and staff assignments at company through corps level. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Ty-Rico Lea)

Garrett takes command of U.S. Army Alaska

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON -- U.S. Army Alaska 's 9th Army Band performs pre-ceremony music during the USARAK change of command May 17. The band performed The Beatles "With A Little Help From My Friends" requested by outgoing commanding general, Maj. Gen. Raymond Palumbo. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Ty-Rico Lea)

USARAK's new Commander

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON,Alaska -- Honor Guard and formations during the U.S. Army Alaska change of command ceremony. (USAF Photo by Steven White/JBER PA)

USARAK's new Commander

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON,Alaska -- Army Maj. Gen. Michael Garrett salutes his new command during the U.S. Army Alaska change of command ceremony. Garrett replaced Maj. Gen. Raymond Palumbo, who will be transferring to the Pentagon. (USAF Photo by Steven White/JBER PA)

USARAK's new Commander

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON,Alaska -- Army Maj. Gen. Michael Garrett and wife are interviewed by local news media before the U.S. Army Alaska change of command ceremony. (USAF Photo by Steven White/JBER/PA)

USARAK's new Commander

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON,Alaska -- Army Lt. Gen. Francis Wiercinski, commanding general U.S. Army Pacific, (left) passes the U.S. Army Alaska guidon to the new commander, Maj. Gen. Michael Garrett, during the USARAK change of command ceremony at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Garrett replaced Maj. Gen. Raymond Palumbo who will be transferring to the Pentagon. (USAF Photo by Steven White/JBER PA)