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October 19, 2017
Headquarters Battalion welcomes new CSM By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Belvoir’s Headquarters Battalion held a change of responsibility, Tuesday in Thurman Hall, as Command Sgt. Maj. Richard Carullo relinquished his position as command sergeant major to Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Cleveland. Events such as changes of command and responsibility often bring mixed emotions, said Lt. Col. Christopher Tomlinson, Headquarters Battalion commander. As one person leaves their position, another person takes their place. He called Carullo someone who is a quiet and calm professional with a number of achievements under him. Carullo supervised and managed Combatives training of more than 500 Soldiers in the garrison. The unit also received many accolades during the U.S. Army Combatives Tournament, he said. “The impact and influence of all these achievements, and many more, have truly provided positive results to those in our organization, which have been focused on the development and the care to these Soldiers and their families,” Tomlinson said. Tomlinson thanked Carullo for his many contributions to the battalion. Carullo thanked many people, including past and current garrison commanders and sergeants major for their influence and help during his time as battalion command sergeant major. He described the battalion as a unique organization that supports the Belvoir community, and said he was grateful for his experience as a noncommissioned officer. He credited teamwork for the accomplishments during his time as command sergeant major. “No one is more professional than I. I am a noncommissioned officer, a leader of Soldiers,” he said, recit-
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Incoming Headquarters Battalion Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Cleveland addresses the audience during Change of Responsibility ceremonies Tuesday in Thurman Auditorium, replacing Command Sgt. Maj. Richard Carullo.
ing the Army’s NCO Creed. “As a noncommissioned officer, I realize that I’m a member of a time-honored corps, which is known as the backbone of the Army. I’m proud of the corps of noncommissioned officers and will, at all times, conduct myself so as to bring credit upon the corps, the military service, and my country – regardless of the situation which I find myself in.” Tomlinson welcomed the new command sergeant major, whom he described as having a “tremendous
Incoming Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Cleveland, left, accepts the guidon from Lt. Col. Christopher Tomlinson during Headquarters Battalion Change of Responsibility ceremonies in Thurman Auditorium, Tuesday. reputation.” “We know you have what it takes and are up to the challenge,” Tomlinson said, adding he looks forward to working with Cleveland. Cleveland said he has big shoes to fill. However, he said he also looks forward to maintaining established
relationships, while forging new ones. “Nancy and I are ecstatic that we are here at Fort Belvoir. I am humbled and grateful for the opportunity that I have been given to join the garrison Headquarters Battalion team,” Cleveland said.
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