138th Operational Fires Command marks first change of command

U.S. Army Col. Robbie Andersen relinquished command of the 138th Operational Fires Command, Kentucky Army National Guard, to Lt. Col. Chris Fitzwater during the unit’s change of command ceremony in Lexington, Ky., Aug. 8, 2026. Brig. Gen. Joe Lear, Kentucky Army National Guard Land Component commander, presided over the ceremony.