Command change at MSCoE, Fort Leonard Wood

(STORY BY DAWN ARDEN AND PHOTO BY MIKE CURTIS)

The U.S. Army Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood held a Change-of-Command and Relinquishment-of-Responsibility ceremony August 28 on Gammon Field.

During the ceremony, the command team of Maj. Gen. Kent Savre and Command Sgt. Maj. Jon Stanley passed responsibility of the installation over to the command team of Maj. Gen. Donna Martin and Command Sgt. Maj. Henney Hodgkins. Hodgkins is the interim command sergeant major.

Martin and Hodgkins are the first females to hold these positions at Fort Leonard Wood. Lt. Gen. Michael Lundy, U.S. Army Combined Arms Center commanding general, presided over the ceremony and said the Army and Fort Leonard Wood were honoring two great leaders. Lundy thanked Savre for the work he has done during the past three years while commanding MSCoE. FULL STORY

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After winning the installation-level Best Warrior Competition this spring and taking the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command’s competition by force, Noncommissioned Officer of the Year winner Staff Sgt. Joseph Hansen and Soldier of the Year winner Pfc. David Cox are busy preparing to move on to the Department of the Army level. Hansen said both the Fort Leonard Wood and TRADOC competitions were comparable.

“They both tested our knowledge and skills to gauge our capabilities,” he said. “A main difference was how long each were. (The Fort Leonard Wood competition) was a shortened version with the same number of events. This added a level of stress to the overall competition.” Hansen added, “Overall, TRADOC Best Warrior Competition was a great training event, which made the competitors better.”

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The official party reviews the troops before changing command.

October 18: SFL-TAP Hiring and Education Fair at Nutter Field House at 11:00 a.m.

October 27: Make a Difference Day at the Army Community Service Center at 7:00 a.m.

December

November 8: Bi-monthly Retirement Ceremony at Lincoln Hall Auditorium at 3:00 p.m.

November 11: Veterans Day

November 22: Thanksgiving Day

November 30: National American Indian Heritage Month Luncheon at the Pershing Community Center at 11:30 a.m.

December 4: Tree Lighting Ceremony at Joint Services Park at 5:30 p.m.

December 13: 399th Army Band Holiday Concert at Baker Theater at 7:00 p.m.

December 20 to January 3: Holiday Block Leave

FLW Soldiers move on to Army-level Best Warrior

Competition

Previous Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood Command Sgt. Maj Jon Stanley poses with the 2018 TRADOC Best Warrior Competition NCO and Soldier of the Year winners, Staff Sgt. Joseph Hansen and Pfc. David Cox. U.S. Army photo.

(STORY BY DAWN ARDEN AND PHOTO BY MIKE CURTIS)

Soldiers and civilians with 1st Engineer Brigade welcomed Col. Kip Korth as their new commander in a ceremony held July 11 on Gammon Field. During the change-of-command ceremony, Korth accepted the unit’s colors as he assumed command from Col. Dale Snider. In Snider’s farewell message, he said he could not take credit for all of the brigade’s successes during his tenure. “Sapper Brigade, you are one-of-a-kind,” he said. “I am so very proud of your accomplishments. I am so very proud to be part of this historic unit. I am so very proud to be associated with all of you. I am proud of you.” He added, “The 1st Engineer Brigade has a diverse and working mission. They’re the best civilians, Soldiers and training partners anyone could ask for; the best drill se geants, commanders and command sergeants major.”

Brig. Gen. Robert Whittle, U.S. Army Engineer School commandant, said Snider has unlimited potential in the Army. “He sets the example for others, and he holds his Soldiers to the same standard,” Whittle said. “But most importantly, he knows his Soldiers; he cares about them, he takes initiative, and he’s an expert in his craft.”

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1st Engineer Brigade welcomes Korth

From left, Col. Kip Korth, 1st Engineer Brigade commander, receives the colors from Brig. Gen. Robert Whittle, U.S. Army Engineer School commandant, during a ceremony held July 11 on Gammon Field.

Brig. Gen. Brian Bisacre receives the colors from Maj. Gen. Kent Savre, previous

Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood commanding

general, signifying his taking command of the U.S. Army Military Police School.

Bisacre becomes 50th USAMPS

commandant (STORY AND PHOTO BY DAWN ARDEN)

The U.S. Army Military Police School held a change-of-commandant ceremony August 7 at Fort Leonard Wood’s Nutter Field House where they said farewell to Brig. Gen. Donna Martin and welcomed Brig. Gen. Brian Bisacre as the 50th commandant and chief of the MP Corps.

“This ceremony is truly something exceptional,” said Maj. Gen. Kent Savre, Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood commanding general and reviewing officer.

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Rizzo takes command of FLW’s Marine Corps Detachment (STORY AND PHOTO BY DAWN ARDEN)

Fort Leonard Wood, home to the largest Marine Corps Detachment outside a Marine base, welcomed Marine Col. Ralph Rizzo Jr. in a change-of-command ceremony held July 13 on Gammon Field.

Rizzo took command from Marine Col. George Markert, who has been in command since 2016. In his farewell remarks, Markert talked about what Fort Leonard Wood meant to him. “This is the strongest community I think I’ve ever seen in the DoD, and I say that with no reservation,” he said. “During my first change of command, I mentioned three things: Army, Marines and community. Little did I know that that literally would characterize our entire time here.” FULL STORY

Marine Col. Ralph Rizzo receives the colors from Marine Col. George Markert as he takes command of the U.S. Marine Corps Detachment at Fort Leonard Wood during a change-of-command ceremony held July 13 on Gammon Field. Also pictured is Marine Sgt. Maj. Jason Patrick.

Military Police Corps celebrates 77 years

From left,

Regimental

Command Sgt. Maj.

James Breckinridge,

Brig. Gen. Brian

Bisacre, Pvt. Aaron

Woodard, the

youngest Soldier

present, and

Regimental Chief

Warrant Officer 5

Joel Fitz prepare to

cut the birthday

cake following the

regimental run on

September 26.

(STORY AND PHOTO BY ANDREA SMITH)

The U.S. Army Military Police School, joined by several past senior leaders, families and friends, celebrated 77 years of Military Police Corps history Sept. 24 through Sept. 29 at Fort Leonard Wood.

Military Police Regimental Week officially began with a ceremony to reflect on those who gave their lives to protect their country.

This ceremony, held every year during the regimental week, is a Memorial Tribute to honor fallen Military Police Soldiers.

“They still speak to us. If you listen quietly, you can hear them,” said U.S. Army Military Police Regimental Command Sgt. Maj. James Breckinridge. “You remember their voices from the conversations you had before they gave their last measure of devotion to this nation.” FULL STORY

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Martin promoted to major general

(STORY AND PHOTO BY HEATHER KLINE)

The International Military Student Office held the annual “Know Your World” event August 24 at Nutter Field House. In all, 41 nations from Afghanistan to Liberia and Montenegro to the Ukraine, were represented by their finest officers, who are enrolled in various military programs at the Maneuver Support Center of Excellence. The event drew hundreds of people from the Fort Leonard Wood community, who came to support the installation’s partners and friends.

IMSO student officers prepared carefully constructed information displays, prepared national dishes for sampling and provided personal narratives to showcase their individual talents. FULL STORY

Know Your World draws large crowd

Capt. Alice Anoi, right, and Maj. Carlin Tawiah-Martins, center, both from the Republic of Ghana, showcase their display for Lt. Col Matthew Prohm and his son, Frederick, 8, during the Know Your World event at Nutter Field House.

(STORY BY GUIDON STAFF AND PHOTO BY DAWN ARDEN)

As the new commander of the Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood, Maj. Gen. Donna Martin said she aims to be an advocate for the installation and those who work on it.

Since taking command Aug. 28, Martin and Command Sgt. Maj. Henney Hodgkins have been visiting organizations, viewing training and meeting with military and civilian leaders across the installation to better understand Fort Leonard Wood’s capabilities and challenges and to discuss Martin’s command philosophy in order to bring the best product to the warfighter.

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(STORY BY DAWN ARDEN)

A ceremony was held August 28 on Gammon Field promoting Donna Martin to the rank of major general. The promotion ceremony preceded Martin taking command of the Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood.

Lt. Gen. Gwendolyn Bingham, Installation Management assistant chief of staff, presided over the ceremony and said the day marked a monumental achievement for the Army and Fort Leonard Wood.

“It is a great day when we can promote any Soldier to the next higher grade or rank,” Bingham said. “It is absolutely a magnanimous achievement when a general officer adds another star and is given the privilege to command an organization and to lead America’s sons and daughters.” She added, “Without a doubt, Brig. Gen. Martin has worked very hard throughout her 30-year career. She is a tremendous leader, a trailblazer and a consummate professional who achieves excellence in all that she has done. She is a role model and trusted leader for all.”

Bingham said it is the tough jobs Martin has held that have provided her with the foundational leadership knowledge, allowing her to ascend through the ranks.

Martin said she didn’t make it this far in her career on her own, noting the support of her husband, Chris, her family and others.

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Maj. Gen. Donna Martin, Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood commanding general. File Photo. Martin talks priorities, command

philosophy

Maj. Gen. Donna Martin, Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood

commanding general, discusses her core beliefs, initial priorities, philosophy and expectations

with senior leaders from the U.S. Army Engineer School Sept. 6 in the Digital Training

Facility.

Savre retires after 34 years of service (PHOTO BY DAWN ARDEN)

Lt. Gen. Todd Semonite, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers commanding

general, pins an Army Distinguished Service Medal on Maj. Gen. Kent Savre, previous Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort

Leonard Wood commanding general, during a retirement ceremony

held August 27 on MSCoE plaza in honor of Savre’s 34 years of service.