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Dental unit welcomes new commander

Story and photos by Gustavo Bahena

Public Affairs Office Commander of Fort Irwin Dental Clinic Command, Lt. Col. Lt. Col. Kelley Tomsett receives the colors for Dental
Kelley Tomsett, speaks at her change of command ceremony, Clinic Command here from Col. Michael Mahoney, who
Dental Clinic Command received a new leader during a change July 7. presided over the change of command ceremony and
of command ceremony here, July 7. is commander of Fort Carson Dental Activity.
Soldiers to class 1 (dental readiness).”
Lt. Col. Kelley Tomsett took hold of the colors for the Fort National Training Center and Fort Irwin Commander Brig.
Irwin dental unit from Col. Michael Mahoney, who presided over
the change of command and is commander of Fort Carson Dental Gen. Joseph Martin stated that Kimura will be a valued leader to
Activity. Tomsett arrives from Fort Leavenworth, Kan. his next installation in Hawaii.

Relinquishing command of the unit was Col. Todd Kimura. “They’re going to gain a superstar who is not only well practiced
Tomsett appreciated the support of her family (mom, Fran; sister, in his profession, but he also knows how to capably lead Soldiers
Suzi, and; others in attendance) during her military career. She ex- and train professionals to be Soldiers,” Martin said.
pressed gratitude to Kimura and the dental unit non-commissioned
officers for a warm welcome and setting the conditions of success.
“I want to thank Col. Kimura for setting a standard that any-
one would only hope to match and, or exceed,” Tomsett said. “He
has set the bar high and he has done some very impressive things
… and I expect to follow in his footsteps because he’s laid some
fantastic groundwork.”
Prior to the change of command, Mahoney awarded Kimura
with a Meritorious Service Medal and praised him for the dental
readiness of Soldiers here.
“He’s been a fantastic commander here,” Mahoney said. “He’s
done a great job in all aspects of his command to begin with, the
‘Go First Class’ program and dental wellness. This post has done
fantastic due to his efforts as far as getting a huge … percentage of

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