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BUSAN GWANG'YEOGSI, South Korea - This month there were many changes in the leadership positions of the 2nd Infantry Division, a patch ceremony for two outgoing deputy commanding generals and changes in command for 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team and 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade.
In honor of the outgoing deputy commanding generals of the 2nd Infantry Division, a June 1 patch ceremony took place at Camp Red Cloud.
Brig. Gen. Chuck Taylor, the deputy commanding general of maneuvers, and Brig. Gen. Timothy J. Edens, the deputy commanding general of support, were honored for their years of extraordinary service to their nation and the Republic of Korea.
Taylor will take over as the 3rd U.S. Army chief of staff and Edens will command the Army Safety Center.
Replacing Taylor is Brig. Gen. J. B. Burton, whose last assignment was as deputy director for operations, J3 on the Joint Staff.
Replacing Edens is Brig. Gen. Darryl A. Williams, whose last assignment was as the assistant surgeon general of Warrior Care and Transition and commander of Warrior Transition Command.
Gen. James D. Thurman, the USFK commanding general; Lt. Gen. John D. Johnson, the 8th U.S. Army commanding general; and Maj. Gen. Edward Cardon, 2nd Inf. Div. commanding general, were there to wish well the two outgoing deputy commanders.
At Camp Humphreys, 2nd CAB bid farewell to Col. James Barker and Command Sgt. Maj. Leeford Cain at a June 28 change of command and responsibility ceremony.
During his farewell speech, Barker mentioned a few things he learned while there.
“There is no such thing as impossible. Never let the first obstacles stop your forward momentum,” he said.
“This brigade has flawlessly executed an amazing number of missions in sup¬port of the critical ROK-U.S. Alliance,” said Cardon. “When I think about Colonel Jim Barker and Command Sergeant Major Cain, I see Warrior leaders who not only strive for excellence in themselves, but who inspire excellence in all those around them.”
Barker’s replacement, Col. Walter T. Rugen, a West Point graduate whose first assignment was in Korea, comes from the aviation directorate at the Pentagon.
“I am humbled to share this ground with you today, and to be in command of such a proven and prepared group of soldiers,” said Rugen. “I salute your service and your courage as well as that of all your families.
“It is great to be back here in Korea with Talon Brigade,” Rugen added.
The 1st ABCT also had a transition in leadership at Camp Casey, June 29. Outgoing commander, Col. Ross E. Davidson Jr., served as commander of the Iron Brigade for the past two years.
“It has been my distinct honor and privilege to serve as the commander of this magnificent team,” said Davidson during his farewell speech. “Train hard and look out for your soldiers on your left and right. And, always be ready to ‘fight tonight.’”
“You are the Army’s last remaining permanently forward-deployed, fully committed, armored brigade combat team, and you stand ready, proud and confident in your Warrior skills and tasks,” said Cardon.
The Iron Brigade then welcomed the incoming commander, Col. Louis B. Rago, who was the division’s former assistant chief of staff of operations at Camp Red Cloud.
“I look forward to the challenges and triumphs that lay ahead and cannot think of a better outfit, better mission, or better duty location, here on Freedom’s Frontier,” said Rago.
| Date Taken: | 07.06.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 07.06.2012 01:19 |
| Story ID: | 91161 |
| Location: | BUSAN GWANG'YEOGSI [PUSAN-KWANGYOKSHI], KR |
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