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Fort Bragg, N.C. – Soldiers from units across XVIII Airborne Corps gathered for the passing of the colors as Brig. Gen. Peter L. Gilbert relinquished command of 3rd Corps Sustainment Command to Col. Raphael S. Heflin at Fort Bragg, Nov. 20, 2025.
3rd CSC’s lineage dates back to Sept. 19, 1950, when the 3rd Logistical Command was activated in Japan to support the Eight Army in Korea during the Korean War, during which they played a crucial role in providing logistical support to the X Corps.
Lt. Gen. Gregory K. Anderson, Commanding General, XVIII Airborne Corps, presided over the ceremony. During his speech, Anderson recognized Gilbert for his leadership and highlighted his accomplishments as 3rd CSC’s commander.
“Your recent contributions in Central Command, again, are historic, as you just came back from Spartan Shield,” Anderson said. “You reopened the air-ground locks from Jordan to Egypt for Taskforce Sinai… That opening, which has been the most troubled region in the Middle East, is a big deal.”
During his time as 3rd CSC commander, Gilbert was instrumental in supporting the reconsolidation and reposturing of Corps forces in Iraq and Syria, as well as the reposturing of $10 billion worth of equipment material from Syria and Iraq. He will be moving on to become the senior leader at United States Forces Command as it changes to the U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command.
As he neared the end of his speech, Anderson emphasized the importance of his staff and thanked them for their willingness to implement change and growth within the Corps.
“You are the real reason that this Corps remains ready to fight tonight,” he said. “The unbreakable sustainment network, this culture and the processes you’ve established in this Corps, they will endure.”
Incoming commander Heflin is coming in from Fort Lee, VA, where he served as Deputy Commander, Combined Arms Support Command and Sustainment Center of Excellence.
During his command-assumption speech, he stressed the importance of and gave thanks for the support he has received from his family and friends. Heflin also took a moment to highlight the value of agility and the ability to continue to grow and evolve while executing the Corps’ vision so that they can continue to be ready anytime and any place contingency is needed.
“Be ready; be ready today. Sustainment is the lifeblood of operations,” he said. “Cultivate innovation. The future battlefield will not wait for us to catch up.”
Today, the 3rd CSC is located at Fort Bragg and continues to play a critical role in supporting U.S. military operations around the world. The unit’s mission is to provide Corps sustainment capabilities to support joint and coalition forces. 3rd CSC is proud of its legacy of service and sacrifice.
| Date Taken: | 11.21.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 11.24.2025 10:59 |
| Story ID: | 552085 |
| Location: | FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
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