FORT RILEY, Kan. – The 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division,
will host a change of command ceremony at 10 a.m. July 7 at the post’s
Cavalry Parade Field.

Col. John M. Cyrulik will relinquish command to Col. Chris Black after two
years in command of the “Demon” brigade.

Cyrulik is slated to become the commandant at Citadel Military College in
Charleston, South Carolina.

Black comes from Duke University where he served as a fellow in National
Security, Strategy and Policy.

Brig. Gen. Patrick D. Frank, 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley acting
senior commander, will preside over the ceremony.