Lt. Col. Eric Orcutt steps in as Commander of 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team

Col. Dennis Stitt Jr. stepped down after a year at the the helm of Idaho’s largest national guard unit during a change of command ceremony Sunday.

Stitt was replaced by Lt. Col. Eric Orcutt.

The ceremony took place at at Gowen Field Sunday morning and featured the passing of the colors as well as other military traditions.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the ceremony was invitation only but was streamed live.

Orcutt has served in the Army since 2000 and as the brigade’s executive officer during its 2019 training center rotation.