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FORT LEE, Va. (Oct. 24, 2018) -- Fort Lee welcomed a new Army Logistics University military leader and offered a fond farewell to his predecessor during a change of commandant ceremony Oct. 19 in Green Auditorium.
Col. James J. Godfrey replaced Col. Jamal E. Wigglesworth during an event attended by Maj. Gen. Rodney D. Fogg, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general, as well a long list of other distinguished individuals. ALU President Michael K. Williams presided over the proceedings.
Godfrey, commissioned as an ordnance officer, comes to ALU from CASCOM’s G-3/5/7 office. During his brief remarks, he thanked Fogg and Williams for the opportunity to serve as commandant and thanked his wife Leslie and other family members for their support. He also expressed a measure of gratitude for the work of his predecessor.
“You should be extremely proud of your accomplishments and the effort and hard work you’ve put in,” he said, referring to Wigglesworth and his wife, Kay, who also was present. “It’s easy to see when you walk through the halls – the professionalism and pride you see in the students are an indication of the quality of life you have influenced.”
Williams, in his remarks about Godfrey, said he has an awesome responsibility before him, and with him, looks forward to showing the “wherewithal and courage to make the hard decisions and fight the necessary battles with leaders across the Army to ensure ALU students are trained and ready to sustain combat formations … on the toughest, most lethal battlefield the world has ever seen.”
Godfrey is a Central Missouri State University alum. He has served in increasingly challenging leadership capacities throughout his career to include positions as the division G-4, 1st Armored Division, Fort Bliss, Texas; and director, Sustainment Battle Lab, CASCOM.
Lauding Wigglesworth’s accomplishments, Williams said the 27-year Soldier met the challenges of his position with a keen sense of awareness, temperance, consistency, fairness and “just being a downright good person who demonstrated all the qualities of a good servant-leader.”
Wigglesworth took over his duties on an interim basis in January. Not knowing how long his tenure would be, Williams said the Virginia State University alum conducted himself like someone in a permanent position.
“Never once did he say or act as if this was temporary,” recalled Williams. “Every day, he suited up to execute his responsibilities as commandant as if he was going to be here 10 years, not 10 months.”
After the ceremony, Wigglesworth said he always gives it his best no matter the job or its duration.
“When given a mission, it’s your mission,” he said. “It’s never temporary to me. You perform your mission until you’re properly relieved. I give it 100 percent regardless of what I do.”
Upon his departure, Wigglesworth said he is inclined to remember his professional staff of Soldiers and civilians, and the interaction he enjoyed with young officers just starting their careers.
“These folks are our future,” he said of the latter. “To actually see them at ‘ground-zero,’ if you will, is really a privilege. It’s reflective because I can see myself in their shoes.”
Wigglesworth’s next challenge is with the Capabilities Development and Integration Directorate here where he will be involved with starting CASCOM’s component of the Army Futures Command.
“I’m excited about it,” said the Virginia Beach native. “I want to be a part of anything that’s new and exciting.”
| Date Taken: | 10.24.2018 |
| Date Posted: | 10.24.2018 11:38 |
| Story ID: | 297530 |
| Location: | US |
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