Lt. Col. David Max, Rapid City, will take command of the 881st Troop Command, South Dakota Army National Guard during a change of command ceremony at 1 p.m. today at the Sturgis armory.

Lt. Col. Max will take over the responsibilities from former commander Lt. Col. Mark Johnston.

Headquartered in Sturgis, the 881st provides command and control, administrative, logistical and training support for more than 270 personnel in 10 assigned units and their detachments to ensure units are ready to support state and national emergencies and homeland defense.