Rockford Soldier takes command of Urbana unit

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URBANA, IL (10/16/2018) (readMedia)-- Capt. Alan Pollard of Rockford, Illinois, assumed command of Headquarters and Headquarters Company of the 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team during a ceremony at the Urbana Readiness Center in Urbana, Illinois Oct. 14.

Pollard is a 19A, armor officer and was previously assigned to Headquarters, Headquarters Troop of the 106th Calvary Regiment based in Kewanee, Illinois.

Photo A: Capt. Alan Pollard of Rockford, Illinois, receives the guidon from Col. Mark Alessia, the 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team Commander, signifying the transfer of command of the Brigade's Headquarters Company to Pollard during a ceremony at the Urbana Readiness Center in Urbana, Illinois Oct. 14.

Photo B: Capt. Alan Pollard of Rockford, Illinois, stands at the position of attention shortly before taking command of the 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team's Headquarters Company during a ceremony at the Urbana Readiness Center in Urbana, Illinois Oct. 14.