Rough Rider Change of Responsibility

FORT CARSON, CO, UNITED STATES

10.03.2020

Story by Sgt. James Geelen 

4th Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade

FORT CARSON, Colo. – Just as the seasons are beginning to change, so do the people that are in our lives. ‘Rough Riders’, friends, families and colleagues all gathered together to welcome in a new brigade command sergeant major, Command Sgt. Maj. Phillip C. Hollifield, to 4th Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, during a change of responsibility ceremony September 23 at Founder’s Field, on Fort Carson.
Col. Steven E. Putthoff, commander, 4th Sustainment Brigade, 4th Inf. Div. presided over the ceremony as Sgt. Maj. Jason S. Lamblin passed responsibility of the brigade to Command Sgt. Maj. Hollifield.
“Sgt. Maj. Lamblin, we often say the Army sends the right people at the right time, I can think of no better way to phrase it,” Putthoff said. “The experience, background, and enthusiasm you brought in, especially your knowledge of manning and personnel, resolved multiple Soldier issues, and helped take care of the Soldiers quickly and efficiently.”
The 13 companies that make up the 4th Sustainment Brigade are always supporting the Ivy Division.
“The men and women of the Rough Rider brigade are involved in every aspect of training, logistical support and deployment operations across all formations on Fort Carson, 24/7, 365 days per year,” Lamblin said. “Whether you are an organic IVY unit or a tenant unit, the Rough Rider Soldiers provide world class professional services and support to every aspect of your organization.”
Hollifield recently served with the 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
“I am honored and humbled to be a part of this great Ivy family,” Hollifield said. “You can expect me to be clear, concise, relevant and timely in support of our Army’s priorities of ‘People First, Winning Matters, Readiness, Modernization and Reform’ by, with and through our commander’s intent.”
Lamblin filled the spot left vacant when Command Sgt. Maj. Phelicia M. Redd transitioned to Fort Bragg, North Carolina to be the senior enlisted advisor to the commander of the 3rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command in June 2020.
“Even though the time was short, I absolutely learned a lot and gained a lot of experience,” Lamblin said. “Col. Putthoff, each day you took time to coach, teach, and mentor me all while making me a more rounded sergeant major. Thank-you for the honor to serve as the interim Rough Rider 7.”
As Lamblin now transitions to the Ivy Division staff, Hollifield looks toward the future.
“I look forward to serving alongside every one of the Rough Rider Soldiers,” Hollifield said. “Together, we can go longer, fight harder, and meet our Nation’s strategic objectives.”


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• Date Taken: 10.03.2020
• Date Posted: 10.28.2020 10:34
• Story ID: 381785
• Location: FORT CARSON, CO, US
• Hometown: COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, US
• Hometown: MANSFIELD, PA, US