U.S. Army Col. Chad R. Handley Assumes Command at SHAPE Healthcare Facility
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U.S. Army Colonel Chad R. Handley has taken over command of the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) Healthcare Facility and U.S. Army Health Clinic Brussels from Lieutenant Colonel Crystal A. Kelley. This occurred at a ceremony at SHAPE, Belgium, on September 30, 2026. Colonel Handley will lead a multinational healthcare team responsible for delivering medical services and supporting the health and readiness of service members, beneficiaries, and the broader NATO community throughout the region.
Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe Healthcare Facility Welcomes New Commander
U.S. Army Col. Chad R. Handley has assumed command of the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) Healthcare Facility and U.S. Army Health Clinic Brussels. He took over from Lt. Col. Crystal A. Kelley during an assumption of command ceremony in SHAPE, Belgium, on September 30, 2026. Col. Handley now leads a multinational healthcare team that provides medical services and supports the health and readiness of service members, beneficiaries, and the broader NATO community throughout the region.
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| Date Taken: | 09.29.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 10.01.2026 02:45 |
| Photo ID: | 9978175 |
| VIRIN: | 260930-D-SH479-4487 |
| Resolution: | 6720×4480 |
| Size: | 5.49 MB |
| Location: | MONS, BE |
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