90th Troop Command welcomes new senior enlisted leader

Soldiers assigned to 90th Troop Command, Oklahoma Army National Guard welcomed Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Solis as the brigade's new senior enlisted leader, and honored outgoing command sergeant major, Command Sgt. Maj. Railyn Silva, during a ceremony at Camp Gruber Training Center, March 1, 2025.

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Silva served as the brigade's senior enlisted leader from Dec. 7, 2022 until March 1, 2025.

“I wanted to give opportunities to NCOs and Soldiers to showcase all of their tactical, technical and physical contributions,” Silva said. “The immeasurable success of your annual trainings have not only made the 90th Troop Command proud but also the Oklahoma Army National Guard.”

Prior to assuming responsibility of 90th Troop Command, Solis served as the command sergeant major for the 700th Brigade Support Battalion, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team.

“I'm a troop Soldier, so I like to be out there,” Solis told Soldiers during the ceremony. “I like to see what everybody is doing. So just be prepared. I'm looking forward to seeing what you do.”

SLIDESHOW | 5 images | 250301-Z-WK667-1001 Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Solis, the incoming command sergeant major for 90th Troop Command, salutes the flag during the playing of the national anthem during a change of responsibility ceremony at Camp Gruber Training Center Saturday, March 1, 2025. The ceremony signifies the transfer of responsibility from outgoing command sergeant major, Command Sgt. Maj. Railyn Sanderson to Solis. “I'm a troop Soldier, so I like to be out there,” said Solis. “I like to see what everybody is doing. So just be prepared. I'm looking forward to seeing what you do.” (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Bradley Cooney)

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Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Solis, the incoming command sergeant major for 90th Troop Command, salutes the flag during the playing of the national anthem during a change of responsibility ceremony at Camp Gruber Training Center Saturday, March 1, 2025. The ceremony signifies the transfer of responsibility from outgoing command sergeant major, Command Sgt. Maj. Railyn Sanderson to Solis. “I'm a troop Soldier, so I like to be out there,” said Solis. “I like to see what everybody is doing. So just be prepared. I'm looking forward to seeing what you do.” (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Bradley Cooney)

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Command Sgt. Maj. Railyn Silvia, the outgoing command sergeant major for 90th Troop Command, Oklahoma Army National Guard, receives a ceremonial NCO sword from Col. Robert W. Walker, during a change of responsibility ceremony at Camp Gruber Training Center Saturday, March 1, 2025. Silva relinquished responsibility of 90th Troop Command, Oklahoma Army National Guard to Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Solis. “I wanted to give opportunities to NCOs and Soldiers to showcase all of their tactical, technical and physical contributions,” Silva said. “The immeasurable success of your annual trainings have not only made the 90th Troop Command proud, but also the Oklahoma Army National Guard.” (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Bradley Cooney)

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Col. Steve Cheadle, commander for the 90th Troop Command, Oklahoma National Guard, gives a speech during a change of responsibility ceremony at Camp Gruber Training Center Saturday, March 1, 2025. The ceremony signifies the transfer of responsibility from outgoing command sergeant major, Command Sgt. Maj. Railyn Sanderson to incoming command sergeant major, Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Solis. “I can say that Command Sergeant Major Silva is a professional - she cares about our Soldiers,” said Cheadle. “Command Sergeant Major Solis, I'm looking forward to working with you, doing a lot of different things, the groundwork that Sergeant Major Silva had started.” (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Bradley Cooney)

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Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Solis, the incoming command sergeant major for 90th Troop Command, receives the brigade colors during a change of responsibility ceremony at Camp Gruber Training Center Saturday, March 1, 2025. The ceremony signifies the transfer of responsibility from outgoing command sergeant major, Command Sgt. Maj. Railyn Sanderson to the Solis. “I'm a troop Soldier, so I like to be out there,” said Solis. “I like to see what everybody is doing. So just be prepared. I'm looking forward to seeing what you do.” (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Bradley Cooney)

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Command Sgt. Maj. Railyn Silva, the outgoing command sergeant major for 90th Troop Command, receives the brigade colors during a change of responsibility ceremony at Camp Gruber Training Center Saturday, March 1, 2025. Silva relinquished responsibility of 90th Troop Command, Oklahoma Army National Guard to Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Solis. “I wanted to give opportunities to NCOs and Soldiers to showcase all of their tactical, technical and physical contributions,” Silva said. “The immeasurable success of your annual trainings have not only made the 90th Troop Command proud but also the Oklahoma Army National Guard.” (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Bradley Cooney)

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