Hawley takes responsibility as VaARNG CSM
Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy M. Hawley took responsibility as the Virginia Army National Guard State Command Sergeant Major from Command Sgt. Maj. Irving N. Reed Jr. during a ceremony March 1, 2025, at the Virginia National Guard Sgt. Bob Slaughter Headquarters at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.
Brig. Gen. Charles B. Martin Jr., Commander of the Virginia Army National Guard, presided over the ceremony which included an exchange of colors representing the change of responsibility from Reed to Hawley as the VaARNG’s senior noncommissioned officer.
Reed was also recognized for retiring with more than 38 years of service.
“I’m privileged to be a part of today’s change of responsibility ceremony which is rich in symbolism, history and tradition, which illustrates the importance a commander places upon the position of a senior NCO in a formation,” Martin said. “It’s the senior NCO more than any other who sets the example for other Soldiers to follow and is responsible for good order and discipline among the troops.”
Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy M. Hawley takes responsibility as the Virginia Army National Guard State Command Sergeant
Major from Command Sgt. Maj. Irving N. Reed Jr. during a ceremony March 1, 2025, in Richmond, Virginia.