“We are celebrating transitions this weekend,” said Commissioner Israel L. Gaither, USA national commander. Commissioning Weekend, June 4–6, brought a fresh infusion of officers to the Eastern Territory: 42 new lieutenants and three new captains of the Prayer Warriors session, and a step into retirement for Commissioners Lawrence R. and Nancy A. Moretz, territorial leaders.

The weekend, with most events held at the Westchester County Center in White Plains, N.Y., kicked off with a “Joy of the Journey” celebration for the Moretzes, who, as General Shaw Clifton said, have always operated with “sanctified intelligence, sanctified common sense, and a most urgent sense of mission.”