When Maj. Gen. David E. Quantock assumed leadership at Fort Leonard Wood, much was made of his past successes, particularly those in Iraq. On Tuesday, it was Quantock who praised Col. Vance P. Visser’s exploits and why he is the best person to lead the U.S. Army’s Chemical, Biological, Radiology and Nuclear School.
“Phil has the right combination of knowledge and experience,” Quantock said, calling Visser by his middle name.
“He has been around the globe, and he has served in Iraq Operations 1 and 2. ... He has served ... at Fort Hood and at West Point. ... Phil is a warrior. ... Welcome to our team,” Quantock said.
The major general concluded by saying Visser is a great family man.
“I have three children, and that can be a (challenge),” Quantock said. “Phil and his wife, Sherri, have six (children); a great Army family, truly Army strong.”
The ceremony kicked off about 8:30 a.m. in what was already a steamy morning. Dignitaries gathered under a canopy that offered shade but little respite from the heat that was already climbing.
The ceremony was the Army at its best.
There was the 399th Army Band that played with all the fanfare deserving of the Assumption of Command and the battalions representing the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear School taking formation to honor its new commander.
The Assumption of Command ceremony was brief. Regimental Command Sgt. Major of the CBRN Ted A. Lopez presented Maj. Gen. Quantock with the CBRN School Flag who then ceremoniously presented it to Col. Visser.
Upon completion of the ceremony, a volley of 13 discharges from the 75 millimeter salute cannons echoed off the walls of Lincoln Hall and the surrounding buildings in the Maneuver Support Center of Excellence Plaza, adding to the fanfare honoring Visser’s new position.
Like many Soldiers, Visser thanked those who have served with him and for him until he arrived.
“Thank you to those who kept the school going the last seven weeks. We are excited to be here and ready to get to work,” he said.
“Having recently come from Iraq, Visser said he sees his main duty as planning a CBRN strategy.
“My top priority will be to address the CBRN needs of now and in the future,” he said.
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When Maj. Gen. David E. Quantock assumed leadership at Fort Leonard Wood, much was made of his past successes, particularly those in Iraq. On Tuesday, it was Quantock who praised Col. Vance P. Visser’s exploits and why he is the best person to lead the U.S. Army’s Chemical, Biological, Radiology and Nuclear School.
“Phil has the right combination of knowledge and experience,” Quantock said, calling Visser by his middle name.
“He has been around the globe, and he has served in Iraq Operations 1 and 2. ... He has served ... at Fort Hood and at West Point. ... Phil is a warrior. ... Welcome to our team,” Quantock said.
The major general concluded by saying Visser is a great family man.
“I have three children, and that can be a (challenge),” Quantock said. “Phil and his wife, Sherri, have six (children); a great Army family, truly Army strong.”
The ceremony kicked off about 8:30 a.m. in what was already a steamy morning. Dignitaries gathered under a canopy that offered shade but little respite from the heat that was already climbing.
The ceremony was the Army at its best.
There was the 399th Army Band that played with all the fanfare deserving of the Assumption of Command and the battalions representing the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear School taking formation to honor its new commander.
The Assumption of Command ceremony was brief. Regimental Command Sgt. Major of the CBRN Ted A. Lopez presented Maj. Gen. Quantock with the CBRN School Flag who then ceremoniously presented it to Col. Visser.
Upon completion of the ceremony, a volley of 13 discharges from the 75 millimeter salute cannons echoed off the walls of Lincoln Hall and the surrounding buildings in the Maneuver Support Center of Excellence Plaza, adding to the fanfare honoring Visser’s new position.
Like many Soldiers, Visser thanked those who have served with him and for him until he arrived.
“Thank you to those who kept the school going the last seven weeks. We are excited to be here and ready to get to work,” he said.
“Having recently come from Iraq, Visser said he sees his main duty as planning a CBRN strategy.
“My top priority will be to address the CBRN needs of now and in the future,” he said.
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