The 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team held a change of command ceremony on May 17 at Gowen Field, Idaho, signifying the transfer of authority between outgoing commander Col. Eric Orcutt and the incoming commander, Col. Jason Gracida. The 116th CBCT is the state’s largest National Guard unit and is located throughout the state in nearly two dozen communities with subordinate units in Montana, Nevada and Oregon. Orcutt has served as the unit’s commander since August 2021. Under his command, the 116th CBCT completed two back-to-back task force mobilizations in support of Operation Spartan Shield in the Central Command area of responsibility; two joint and multinational overseas training exercises in the Republic of Tunisia and the Kingdom of Morocco; and the continued modernization of 116th CBCT equipment. Orcutt will continue his service in the Idaho National Guard as chief of the joint staff. Gracida has served in the military since 1992, earning his commission as an officer in 2002....