Howard assumes command of MWSS-271, Rosenbloom bids farewell

Courtesy Photo | Lt. Col. Dan L. Howard assumed command of Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 from Lt. Col. Paul Rosenbloom during a ceremony, July 10, at the parade field aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. "Marines, I look forward to leading you. Your reputation precedes you and I’ve heard of your accomplishments for many months before I had the opportunity to take command," said Howard. "I am grateful to the Marine Corps for giving me the opportunity to lead."  

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NC, UNITED STATES

07.10.2012

Story by Lance Cpl. S.T. Stewart 

II Marine Expeditionary Force   

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. — Lt. Col. Dan L. Howard assumed command of Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 from Lt. Col. Paul Rosenbloom during a ceremony, July 10, at the parade field aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C.

Rosenbloom will move on to duties as the assistant chief of staff for the 3rd Marine Logistics Group in Okinawa, Japan.
In his final address to his Marines, Rosenbloom praised their efforts during his tenure as commanding officer.

“You can accomplish anything and after one year I’m leaving kicking and screaming," said Rosenbloom. "I’ve never had a bad day in 12 months of being in command, and I thank you Marines."

Howard comes to the squadron after serving as 2nd Marine Logistics Group’s assistant chief of staff. He said he looks forward to commanding the "Workhorse of the Wing."

"Marines, I look forward to leading you. Your reputation precedes you and I’ve heard of your accomplishments for many months before I had the opportunity to take command," said Howard. "I am grateful to the Marine Corps for giving me the opportunity to lead."

His career highlights include deployments to Panama and Haiti in support of Operation Secure Tomorrow and Iraq, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He served as the Battalion Executive Officer for 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, at Camp Lejeune. In that billet he deployed to Helmand Providence, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

• Date Taken: 07.10.2012
• Date Posted: 07.10.2012 14:33
• Story ID: 91332
• Location: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NC, US