Goodbyes are never easy in the military, and Tuesday was no different for the commanding officer at the Blount Island Command.
Colonel Andrew Bergen has served as command of the Marine Corps facility for two years, but will be moving on to Camp Pendleton in California.
Dozens of people attended the change of command ceremony held today to see him off and to welcome Colonel Michael Livingston who was named as his successor. Colonel Livingston will now oversee the planning and operational expertise the Blount Island command provides to the Marine Corps and admits he has some big shoes to fill.
"Oh my gosh, I've got some very big shoes to fill," Commanding Officer Colonel Michael Livingston said. "Andy is an amazing asset to this command and to this community. He's done a great job of preparing me, I'm excited about being here."
Colonel Livingston says he’s been preparing for this role for a year and is excited to make Jacksonville his new home.
