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FORT BRAGG, N.C. — The U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) bid farewell to Command Sgt. Maj. Dale Blosser and welcomed its new Command Sergeant Major, Command Sgt. Maj. Harry Bennett August 25 at Fort Bragg, N.C. Bennett is new to the position but not new to the command, having just left his position as the command sergeant major of the 352nd's Civil Affairs Command out of Fort Meade, Md.
“Command Sgt. Major Blosser has consistently demonstrated the ability to get things done, and leaves a legacy of instilling discipline, enforcing standards, and taking care of soldiers who will not soon be forgotten,” boasted Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Jacobs, the commanding general of USACAPOC(A). “It is with deep appreciation that we, USACAPOC(A), say farewell to Command Sgt. Major Blosser, today.”
Blosser adopted USACAPOC(A) as his own over the past couple of years and shared many great memories of connecting with his soldiers and actually bearing witness to the operations some of them have performed.
“I cannot believe two and a half years have come and gone as fast as it has,” said Blosser. “This is a great unit, and when I came here, it felt like I was coming home. Some of the greatest memories I have, have been here at CAPOC. From the missions to the jumps and other operations, it has been a great opportunity.”
Bennett has some large boots to fill according to Jacobs, “I selected him, because I know he can fill them. He has vast experience in both the active duty and reserve components and also in garrison and in combat. Bennett has excelled everywhere he has served.”
Bennett’s motivation and loyalty to his nation was apparent to the command as he assumes responsibility over the unit. Bennett said he looks forward to working as a functioning cog in this great machinery known as USACAPOC(A).
“The motivation and drive is still in me just as much as when I first came to Fort Bragg,” stated Bennett. “I am looking forward to the challenge of getting the noncommissioned officer corps back to basics. A lot of our training has been mission-focused, and we have let our other NCO skills go to the side. We’re at a point now where we have an opportunity to rebuild ourselves.”
While it is time to say farewell to Blosser, it is also a time of recognition as Blosser received the Legion of Merit for his achievements and meritorious service as the Command Sergeant Major.
“Our NCO support channel is what makes our command run, and our NCO support channel works,” said Jacobs. “That is because of Sgt. Major Blosser and the work he has done with our command sergeants major and the rest of our NCOs.”
Saying goodbye to a close unit is never easy to Blosser as he cherished every moment he had with USACAPOC(A). Blosser leaves knowing he will miss the camaraderie and the experiences he has had with the soldiers.
“What I will miss the most is watching our soldiers in action,” said Blosser with a proud smile on his face. “I enjoyed watching how they did their jobs and going out and observing their missions. I will miss the soldiers and the camaraderie, the operations that we do here, and watching our soldiers come together and work as a team.
| Date Taken: | 08.25.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 08.27.2012 10:43 |
| Story ID: | 93858 |
| Location: | FORT BRAGG, NC, US |
| Hometown: | DURHAM, NC, US |
| Hometown: | FAYETTEVILLE, NC, US |
| Hometown: | WAYNESBORO, VA, US |
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