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FORT CARSON, Colo. - Col. Matthew Cody assumed command of the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, during a ceremony at the Special Events Center July 8, 2015.
Cody replaced Col. Brian Pearl, who commanded the brigade for 29 months, to include a deployment to Afghanistan and unit realignment.
“Whether it was Mountain Strike, the National Training Center [at Fort Irwin, California] or the mountains of Afghanistan, your enthusiasm, technical and tactical proficiency and great passion has drawn the admiration of every organization you’ve encountered,” said Pearl. “You are remarkable Soldiers and great Americans, and it’s been my honor to serve with you.”
As Pearl recognized the Soldiers in his ranks, he left parting words for Cody.
“You are inheriting a first-class organization with first-class talent at all ranks,” said Pearl. “I’m sure you will lead them to greater heights and achievements.”
Cody, a distinguished military graduate from Northeastern University with a bachelor’s degrees in biology and philosophy, was commissioned as an armor second lieutenant. He also earned a master’s degree in human relations from the University of Oklahoma, a master’s degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College, and a master of military art and science degree from the School for Advanced Military Studies.
Cody most recently served as commander for the 1st Squadron, 4th U.S. Cavalry Regiment, and assistant chief of staff and operations officer for 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley, Kansas.
His military awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, with oak leaf cluster, Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters, Army Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster, numerous campaign and service medals, the Ranger Tab and Parachutists Badge.
“The hallmark of this organization is this formation of physically and mentally tough Soldiers and leaders built on mission command, teamwork, discipline and fundamentals,” Cody said. “To that end, I will focus all my energy to serve the great Soldiers and families of this brigade.”
As Cody assumed command of the 2nd IBCT, Pearl headed to the Pentagon to serve as the deputy chief of staff for Planning and Operations.
“Brian, your leadership and your service lived up to and exceeded every expectation that the Army and your Soldiers had of you,” said Maj. Gen. Ryan F. Gonsalves, commanding general, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson. “I wish you the best of luck in the nation’s capital and in the Pentagon.”
| Date Taken: | 07.08.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 08.04.2015 18:33 |
| Story ID: | 172165 |
| Location: | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, US |
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