344th Military Intelligence Battalion Assumption of Responsibility

Published Oct. 17, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Evelyn D'Errico
17th Training Wing Public Affairs

GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --

The 344th Military Intelligence Battalion held an assumption of responsibility ceremony at the parade field, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 11.

U.S. Army Lt. Col. John McAllister, 344th MI BN commander, congratulated Sgt. Maj. Sudan Baker, outgoing 344th MI BN command sergeant major, on his hard work and dedication.

“Over the two-year tenure Sgt. Maj. Baker has been an exceptional leader and mentor to everyone here,” said McAllister. “An excellent example for our junior-enlisted force to emulate as they step off on their careers. I am so proud to have served next to you.”

The 344th MI BN is the local battalion to Goodfellow Air Force Base, training the Army’s Soldiers to be Military Intelligence and Cyber professionals. The 344th MI BN is under the 111th Military Intelligence Brigade at Fort Huachuca, Ariz.

“This is where we train and prepare our trainees, cadre and ourselves to be champions,” said Command Sgt. Maj. TaeSung Park, incoming 344th MI BN command sergeant major. “You have to train for your next job or position right now. This is a conduit, and we are making the next drill sergeants, first sergeants and command sergeant majors.”

The 344th MI BN and 111th MI BDE command team welcomed Park to Goodfellow as he accepted command at the assumption of responsibility ceremony.

U.S. Army Lt. Col John McAllister, 344th Military Intelligence Battalion commander, pins the Meritorious Service Medal on Sgt. Maj. Sudan Baker, outgoing 344th MI BN command sergeant major, during the 344th MI BN assumption of responsibility ceremony at the parade field pavilion, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 11, 2023. While serving as the command sergeant major of the 344th MI BN, Baker's leadership, mission focus and care for the organization led to him receiving the medal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Evelyn J. D’Errico) — 344th Military Intelligence Battalion Assumption of Responsibility

U.S. Army Lt. Col John McAllister, 344th Military Intelligence Battalion commander, pins the Meritorious Service Medal on Sgt. Maj. Sudan Baker, outgoing 344th MI BN command sergeant major, during the 344th MI BN assumption of responsibility ceremony at the parade field pavilion, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 11, 2023. While serving as the command sergeant major of the 344th MI BN, Baker’s leadership, mission focus and care for the organization led to him receiving the medal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Evelyn J. D’Errico)

344th Military Intelligence Battalion Assumption of Responsibility

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. TaeSung Park, incoming 344th Military Intelligence Battalion command sergeant major, poses for an official photo, taken at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Evelyn J. D’Errico)

344th Military Intelligence Battalion Assumption of Responsibility

U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Sudan Baker, left, outgoing 344th MI BN command sergeant major, Lt. Col John McAllister, middle, 344th Military Intelligence Battalion commander and Command Sgt. Maj. TaeSung Park, right, incoming 344th MI BN command sergeant major, salute during the playing of the national anthem at the 344th MI BN assumption of responsibility ceremony at the parade field, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 11, 2023. It is a command sergeant major’s job to extend command influence, assess force morale and assist command in critical events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Evelyn J. D’Errico)