As we wrap up this semester there are a couple of big staffing changes coming up. Captain Vanderford has announced that he is going to be leaving ALERT by the end of the year, and will be transitioning out of his role as Battalion Commanding Officer at the end of the summer quarter in August. Captain Vanderford has been working at ALERT in various capacities since 2009 when he came through Unit 41, so his departure will leave a huge hole. He has been the Battalion Commanding Officer since 2019, so it will be a big adjustment for Sergeant Major and the guys in training. when he leaves. Phillip and I were roommates in 2^nd Phase in 2010, and have been close friends ever since, so I am particularly sad that he will be leaving. The other staffing change is the Lt. Nafziger will be leaving his current role as Missions class instructor at the end of the semester. Marcus finished his term as Sergeant Major in 2021, got married, and came back to help teach the Missions class. We are in the process of replacing both Marcus and Phillip, so you can be in prayer for both those transitions as they take place over the course of the year.