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June 18, 2020
Belvoir celebrates 245 years of Army excellence ARCYBER commander speaks at Belvoir observance By Margaret Steele Belvoir Eagle
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elvoir Garrison welcomed Lt. Gen. Stephen Fogarty, ARCYBER commander, last week, to celebrate the Army’s 245th Birthday, at a virtual party streamed live on Facebook, from Thurman Auditorium. Event host, Col. Michael Greenberg, Belvoir garrison commander, said, “Our Army remains the power in the world today, because of the courageous men and women who wear the uniform of the American Soldier. Thank you for your part in America’s vast, colorful and dynamic history.” The Army’s storied history represents the very best and celebrates your bravery, professionalism and excellence. “It’s so important to recognize our history as we forge together toward the future,” Greenberg said, adding he feels fortunate to be able to serve in the country’s first, national institution. Greenberg then introduced Fogarty, who thanked Gold Star and Army families for their sacrifices throughout the Army’s 245-year history. “The Army wouldn’t be the great Army it is today, if not for the love and support from our families,” Fogarty said. When he discussed the whole Army family, Fogarty said civilians provide continuity to the Army’s mission, touting the fact that many are also Veterans. He referred to veterans as Soldiers for Life, saying they “contribute to the local fabric of every hometown community.” Fogarty added the Army is also part of communities and depends upon local partners. “In and around the world, wherever there’s an
Army post, spouses work, children attend schools and people live in the communities,” he said. “However, when we are needed, we are there. This applies to our Soldiers, our families … our entire Army community who support and sustain us, at home and abroad. He said the Army family has truly come together in these current, trying times. “When the Army called, more than 25,000 Soldiers for Life from the Medical Corps volunteered to return and serve in pandemic hotspots, with testing and medical care. “Additionally, the Army Corps of Engineers added 15,000 patient beds to cities facing critical shortages. Today, Army scientists, researchers and civilians are part of the national team, racing to develop vaccines or therapeutics,” Fogarty said. “National Guard Soldiers have helped at food pantries, distributing thousands of pounds of food to families impacted by COVID and spouses, Soldiers and volunteers everywhere have put their skills to use,” he said. “The mask I’m wearing today is sewn by a Belvoir spouse and my wife has bought many and sent them throughout the U.S.” he said. “From early days, our people have always been the Army’s greatest asset, as they are today,” he said. “And, that’s what sets us apart from all other armies. We are the best-trained and -equipped, the most diverse and most talented. We come from all walks of life, from every state and territory, and get support from Soldiers from foreign countries who enlist in this Army, because they want to serve this country. “When we are needed, America’s Army is
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Lt. Gen. Stephen Fogarty, commanding general, ARCYBER, addresses the virtual audience during the 245th Army Birthday observance, June 11, in Thurman Auditorium. He said people have always been our greatest asset and are what sets us apart from other armies.
there,” Fogarty said. As is tradition for any birthday, the ceremony ended with a cake-cutting with Greenberg; the oldest Soldier present, Fogarty; and the youngest present, Spc. Regina Laine, a chaplains assistant from Belvoir’s Religious Services Office.
Headquarters Battalion sees leadership change By Paul Lara Belvoir Eagle
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embers of Belvoir Garrison gathered in Belvoir Chapel, Friday, for Headquarters Battalion change of command, as Lt. Col. David Fleming assumed command from Lt. Col. Andrew Wilbraham. Col. Michael Greenberg, Garrison commander, lauded Wilbraham’s leadership Photo by Tracy Woodward and strategic action. Col. Michael Greenberg, Belvoir garrison commander, “Especially in current times, leaders are left, presents Headquarters Battalion’s colors to Lt. Col. David Fleming, in a change of command last week. At so important and Lt. Col. Andy Wilbraham has been a constant, especially during what the ceremony, Fleming assumed command from Lt. seems to be a period of constant change,” Col. Andrew Wilbraham. 3
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said Greenberg. “This leadership change is difficult, as we’ve looked to Lt. Col. Wilbraham and his team for support and they have all provided, time and time again. “He’s supported my priorities, with clear, strategic action and has focused on his soldiers’ requirements and on our mission partners, here,” he said. “Even his wife and one of his daughters recently sewed masks for Headquarters Battalion Soldiers. that’s a true testament, to not only Lt. Col. Wilbraham’s, but his family’s impact, locally.”
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