JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Washington — Following a promotion, Lt. Gen. Xavier T. Brunson assumed command of America’s First Corps and Joint Base Lewis-McChord, during a ceremony at I Corps Headquarters, Oct. 6, 2021.
Bruson’s predecessor, Lt. Gen. Randy George, relinquished command of I Corps in June, after being selected to become the Senior Military Assistant for the Secretary of Defense. Brunson, then the deputy commanding general, assumed Corps commander duties and responsibilities upon George’s departure.
“When I handed [Brunson] these colors in June, I trusted him to command I Corps just the same as I trust him now,” said Gen. Michael X. Garrett, commander of U.S. Army Forces Command, who presided over...
10.06.2021 | JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, WA, US |
Story by Master Sgt. Tanya Lumbard
