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Topic: Change of command
Maj. Gen. Brian Winski will relinquish command of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and Fort Campbell to Maj. Gen. JP McGee. The ceremony is scheduled for 2:00pm and will be live-streamed on www.facebook.com/101st
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James Salome retiring, Joseph Kuchan takes command at Fort CampbellWritten by Leejay Lockhart
Colonel James “Rob” Salome, Fort Campbell’s garrison commander for the past two years, relinquished command to Col. Joseph Kuchan in a ceremony presided over by Brenda McCullough, director of Installation Management Command-Readiness. Salome will retire after more than 23 years of Army service later in the year, while Kuchan is a familiar face at Fort Campbell, having most recently served as operations officer for the 101st Airborne Division. ![]() Colonel James “Rob” Salome, Fort Campbell’s garrison commander for the past two years, addresses attendees at a retirement ceremony Friday held moments before he relinquished command of Fort Campbell to Col. Joseph Kuchan. Both Salome and Kuchan had served with the 101st Airborne Division before becoming garrison commander. (Leejay Lockhart, Fort Campbell Public Affairs Office) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
101st Airborne Division’s Task Force Strike M777 Howitzer Battery welcomes new CommanderWritten by Maj. Ireka Sanders Kara Soar Base, Iraq – Artillerymen from Battery C, 1st Battalion 320th Field Artillery conducted a change of command ceremony at the Kara Soar Base, Iraq, July 25, 2016. A change of command is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one commander to another. The passing of colors from an outgoing commander to an incoming one signifies the unit and its soldiers is never without official leadership, a continuation of trust, and also signifies an allegiance of soldiers to their unit’s commander. ![]() Lt. Col. Charles W. Kean, left, commander, of 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, Task Force Strike, passes the Battery C guidon to Capt. Joseph Berlin, center, symbolizing his new authority as the commander of the battery at Kara Soar Base, Iraq, July 25, 2016. Battery C’s mission in Iraq is to provide precision, surface-to-surface fires during Operation Inherent Resolve. (Maj. Ireka Sanders) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Fort Campbell’s 52nd Ordnance Group gets New Command, MissionWritten by Staff Sgt. Angel D. Martinez Fort Campbell, KY – Col. Mark Faria accepted command of the 52nd Ordnance Group (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) from Col. Marty L. Muchow during a change of command ceremony at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, February 18th. The 52nd will be deploying in the next few weeks, and Faria’s main focus is on the success of this mission. ![]() Col. Mark Faria accepted command of the 52d Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group from Col. Marty L. Muchow during a Change of Command ceremony at Fort Campbell, Ky., Feb. 18. (Courtesy Photo) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Fort Campbell’s 44th Air Defense Artillery Regiment changes CommandWritten by Sgt. Leejay Lockhart
During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Jared J. Galazin, the outgoing battalion commander, relinquished command to Lt. Col. Timothy Shaffer, the incoming commander. ![]() Col. Edward O’Neill, commander of the 108th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, passes the battalion colors to Lt. Col. Timothy Shaffer, incoming commander of the 2nd Battalion, 44th Air Defense Artillery Regiment. (Sgt. Leejay Lockhart/U.S. Army) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Fort Campbell Rakkasans to get new LeadersWritten by Army Spc. Brian Smith-Dutton Fort Campbell, KY – The change of command and change of responsibility ceremony is a time honored tradition within the Army. Leaders pass on their responsibility for taking care of and training Soldiers to new leadership after they serve their time within that position. Leaders, both commissioned and noncommissioned, within 3rd Brigade Combat Team “Rakkasan,” 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), will not only pass their responsibilities over to new leaders, but also their knowledge, their strengths and the commitment of upholding the legacy of being a Rakkasan. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Fort Campbell Garrison Change of Command
Clark has been garrison commander of Fort Campbell since July 2009. His next assignment will be with the Office of Security Cooperation-Iraq, to work as a military advisor to the Iraqi Special Forces. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Fort Campbell’s 101st Sustainment Brigade “Lifeliners” to conduct Change of Command Ceremony
Outgoing commander, Col. Michael P. Peterman, will officially relinquish command to Col. Charles Hamilton at the ceremony. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Events | No Comments
Blanchfield Army Community Hospital to hold Change of CommandCol. John P. Cook to relinquish command to Col. Paul R. Cordts
Cook has served as the commander for the USA Medical Activity at Fort Campbell since July 11th, 2009. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
101st Combat Aviation Brigade Welcomes New Commander
Gayler has commanded the 101st CAB since 2009. During his tenure, the brigade deployed to southern Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Under Gayler’s command, the brigade provided Army aviation support for U.S. and NATO operations in Regional Command-South, West and Southwest from February 2010 to March 2011. ![]() Col. Bontrager receives the command of the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade from Maj. Gen. John F. Campbell, the commander of the 101st Airborne Division «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
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