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On June 28 2023, at Camp Roberts, California, the renowned 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team "Jungleers" held a Change of Command Ceremony following the successful completion of an xCTC Annual Training event. COL Philip DeMontigny relinquished command of the historic brigade to LTC Peter Helzer.

The lineage of the 41st Infantry Brigade can be traced back to the esteemed 41st Infantry Division, which was originally established in 1917 by the War Department. This division brought together National Guard units from Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon. In World War I, it served as a replacement division in France, proudly fighting alongside other divisions until the war's end.
During World War II, the 41st Infantry Division distinguished itself as one of the pioneering Army units to engage in offensive ground combat operations. Deployed to the South Pacific, the division earned the revered moniker "Jungleers" due to its courageous operations in challenging jungle environments. Notably, the division played a pivotal role in the liberation of the Philippines and holds the distinction of serving one of the longest deployments during World War II.

Reflecting upon the Jungleers' exceptional achievements, General Douglas MacArthur, in his inspection of the Division in the Philippines on June 15, 1945, remarked, "Everything is as I expected to see it, in splendid shape. This is one of my oldest and proudest divisions. Its achievements have been of the first orders. I have the greatest affection for and pride in the 41st Division."
The Change of Command Ceremony for the historic 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team stands as a testament to its enduring legacy with the transition of leadership from DeMontigny to Helzer.

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Taken on: June 29, 2023
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