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FORT BRAGG, N.C. -- An era of Army news writing came to a historic end on Aug. 4, at Fort Bragg, as the 10th Press Camp Headquarters was inactivated in a somber morning ceremony.
The 10th PCH, originally activated in 1966, has supported dozens of missions around the world to tell the story of the Army to the American public and international audience.
Originating with service in the Republic of Vietnam, the unit was first distinguished by being awarded the Cross of Gallantry.
Adding to their historic service, the 10th PCH has supported missions in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba in 2005, Iraq in 2010, NATO and joint service missions across South America and Europe up until its recent inactivation.
Presiding over the ceremony was Lt. Col. Edward Hooks, the 10th PCH’s last commander who praised the efforts of his Soldiers.
“This unit's accomplishments during the last year have been nothing short of amazing,” Hooks said. “They acquired photos, produced print and broadcast products, wrote stories, conducted media operations and facilitated civilian news media — all to inform and educate the American and international publics by highlighting the U.S. Army efforts at home and abroad.”
The inactivation is a result of downsizing and restructuring of the Army and it’s resources.
Col. James Walker, commander of the 525th Military Intelligence Brigade, said the transition is an ongoing effort of the Army and its public affairs assets to restructure.
"This ceremony is just one of many symbols of the Army's ongoing efforts of transition to ensure that it can fight and win our nation's wars while satisfying combatant commanders' requirements around the globe," he said. "As the Army adapts, so will its public affairs assets. Building on insight gained from a decade of war, public affairs personnel will continue to fulfill the Army's obligation to keep the American people and the Army informed and help to establish the conditions that lead to confidence in America's Army and its readiness to conduct operations in peacetime, conflict and war."
Command Sgt. Maj. Paul Schultz, the unit’s last senior enlisted Soldier, agreed with the need to inactivate the unit. However, despite the downsize, he believes the quality of Army public affairs will continue to meet the high expectations.
“This unit had a very storied history,” Schultz said. “You hate to see that close. At the same time, you see the necessity of the Army Corps of Public Affairs, and need to keep the corps strong. Based off of the Soldiers who I've seen come through the units at Fort Bragg, the future of Army public affairs is strong.”
| Date Taken: | 08.11.2016 |
| Date Posted: | 12.06.2016 10:53 |
| Story ID: | 216469 |
| Location: | FORT BRAGG, NC, US |
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