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FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas – The U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) team welcomed two new senior leaders Sept. 13 during a ceremony in the historic Quadrangle.
Maj. Gen. William Roy and Robert Naething bring with them a lifetime of experience that will serve them well in their new capacities.
“I am probably the happiest guy here today,” said Lt. Gen. Perry Wiggins, commanding general for Army North and senior commander for Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis, during the welcome ceremony. “I have the opportunity to welcome them to the greatest military community in the United States – ‘Military City USA.’”
Roy assumed the position of deputy commanding general for operations, Army North, on Aug. 1. Prior to this assignment, he worked at the Pentagon as the deputy director of Operations, Readiness and Mobilization, Headquarters, Department of the Army, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff operations, plans and training.
“This officer is one of the great ones in the Army today,” said Wiggins.
Roy, who was commissioned into the New Hampshire National Guard in 1982, has commanded soldiers at every level, from platoon to brigade, and has held key positions in the Army National Guard.
Roy said he and his family were excited to be in San Antonio and at this command.
“I couldn’t be happier or prouder then to serve under you, with this command, in this community,” said Roy to Wiggins. “I can’t imagine being in a better place at a better time.”
Naething, who became the deputy to the commanding general, Army North, in June, will provide Army support for Homeland Security operations as well as support to civil authorities throughout the United States during disaster relief missions.
“He brings a perspective that is sorely needed in this command,” said Wiggins.
Naething, a retired cavalry officer, previously served as the director of the Mission Command Capabilities Development Integration Directorate at the Combined Arms Center at Fort Leavenworth, Kan.
“It’s great to be back in Texas,” said Naething. “Coming here gives me the best of three worlds; I love Texas. I love serving soldiers, and I get to be an active member of a great community.”
| Date Taken: | 09.13.2013 |
| Date Posted: | 09.16.2013 17:19 |
| Story ID: | 113725 |
| Location: | SAN ANTONIO, TX, US |
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