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JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. – The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command was officially inactivated during a ceremony at Fort Eustis on Sept. 26. The ceremony marks the beginning of the establishment of the U.S. Army Transformation and Training Command, set to officially activate Oct. 2 with a ceremony at the new headquarters in Austin, Texas.
The establishment of T2COM comes after Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll announced the Army Transformation Initiative; an effort aimed to accelerate transformation and improve force structure to ensure the Army remains the world’s more lethal and ready land force. The new command represents a significant investment in the Army’s future and reflects the Army’s ongoing effort to modernize and prepare for future challenges.
For 52 years, TRADOC has helped shape and modernize the Army through training, doctrine and leader development. While this chapter closes, its legacy of professionalism, resilience and commitment to excellence will endure.
The inactivation ceremony opened with a presentation of flags recognizing each of the TRADOC subordinate commands. The TRADOC colors were then cased by Gen. Gary M. Brito, commanding general, TRADOC, and Command Sgt. Maj. Raymond S. Harris, command sergeant major, TRADOC, signifying the end of the command’s distinguished service to the country.
Chief of Staff of the Army, Gen. Randy A. George, was the presiding officer of the ceremony and shared his praise for the command’s achievements over the years, recognizing the expansiveness of TRADOC’s influence across the Army.
“Every Soldier in our formation has passed through TRADOC and has been trained, developed and impacted by people in this command,” he stated. “They learn what right looks like at TRADOC and carry those habits and lessons with them to their formations.”
George emphasized that although the command is inactivating, it is leaving a lasting legacy on the Army. He stated that when people look back on TRADOC’s history they will see an organization that delivered things that always mattered — winning doctrine, trained Soldiers and leaders who thrive in uncertainty.
“The Secretary of the Army and I look forward to seeing the foundation you built here carried forward in T2COM,” George said.
Following George’s remarks, Brito took to the podium to share the accomplishments of TRADOC over the years and reflect on his time serving in the command.
“We have amazing talent up and down the formation; talent that has experienced successes and challenges, but this talented team always delivered for the Army,” he said.
During his time as the 18th TRADOC commanding general, Brito led multiple initiatives in support of the greater Army, including the establishment of the Future Soldier Preparatory Course, updates to the Holistic Health and Fitness initiative and the expansion of data literacy training.
Brito closed his remarks emphasizing his appreciation for the people who made TRADOC the success it was until its very last day.
“TRADOC drove change like no other Army institution. I am very proud of all you have done. Although these cased colors close one chapter, you will be an integral part of the next chapters yet to be written.”
| Date Taken: | 09.26.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 09.26.2025 17:09 |
| Story ID: | 549459 |
| Location: | FORT EUSTIS, VIRGINIA, US |
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