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FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2015 The Scout 3A

40th ESB bids farewell to one commander, welcomes another

Story and photos by Natalie Lakosil “Today that change comes in the 40th
Staff Writer Signal Battalion when we say goodbye
to one battalion commander and wel-

Outgoing Commander Lt. Col. David Thomas re- come another,” Park added. “One of my

linquished command of the 40th Expeditionary Signal first ceremonies as brigade commander

Battalion to incoming Commander Lt. Col. Cora Hen- was here on this very field when Dave

ry, Wednesday morning during a change of command took command. I remember him say-

ceremony on Brown Parade Field. ing he was proud to join the ranks of

“It’s an absolute honor to be here today to thank the 40th and he promised to give 100

Dave and Kellie Jo Thomas and welcome Cora Hen- percent every day. Dave, you have cer-

ry to the Renegade family,” said 11th Signal Brigade tainly done that. We wish you nothing

Commander, Col. James Park. “With our battalion but the best and look forward to work-

spread across three branches, deployed across two the- ing again with you in the future.”

aters, and supporting missions from coast to coast here Thomas, who started his military ca-

in the U.S., change is a part of our daily life in the reer at Fort Huachuca 25 years ago after From left, incoming Commander Lt. Col. Cora Henry, 40th Expeditionary Signal

Thunderbirds. graduating from Buena High School, Battalion, 11th Signal Brigade Commander Col. James Park, and outgoing Com-
has been stationed at Fort Hua- mander Lt. Col. David Thomas, 40th ESB, inspect the troops on Brown Parade
chuca three times during his Field as part of the change of command ceremony Wednesday.

11th Signal Brigade Commander Col. James Park, right, passes incoming Army career. Thomas said the day’s events were Park said. “Take care of these Soldiers, for they are
Commander Lt. Col. Cora Henry, 40th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, the bittersweet. “It has been a fabulous two years some of the very best you will find not only here at Fort
colors, signifying her control as commander of the ESB. The passing of and I will definitely miss the Soldiers and the Huachuca, but in the Signal Corps and in the military.”
the colors represents the transfer of authority and responsibility for the Families. It’s like home, so I’ll miss that.
unit from one commander to another. This is Henry’s first time being stationed at Fort
“Renegades you look great and I could not be Huachuca. She briefly visited several years ago while
more proud of you. I am honored to have the op- on temporary duty. Henry and her family have relo-
portunity and privilege to command the Soldiers cated from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
standing before you for the past two years.”
“This is truly an honor, I’m looking forward to com-
Thomas will be relocating to Fort Knox, manding the battalion,” Henry said. “I’ve got a great
Kentucky, with his wife. “Kellie this was your battalion that I’ve taken over.
first experience as an Army spouse and you
did awesome. I love you and I look forward to “One of the things I am looking forward to doing is
the next chapter in our Army career,” he said. developing our future leaders for the Army,” she add-
ed. “I know that the Army has been around for a long
Park spoke next. time and we’re going to continue to be around. … I
“We are especially happy today as we wel- just want to make sure that the Soldiers who are in this
come a very qualified and experienced leader battalion are mentored and developed to be outstand-
to take command of the 40th Signal Battalion,” ing future leaders.”

OPM to notify employees of cybersecurity incident

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personnel data for current and former federal employees,
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