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18 hours ago
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Ft. Eisenhower releases statement about name-change
FT. EISENHOWER, Ga. (WJBF) – Seven Army installations whose names were changed in 2023 because they honored Confederate leaders are all reverting back to their original names, the Army said Tuesday. But to be clear, they are being renamed for different people who were not associated with the confederacy, but have the same last name as the original honoree. Fort Gordon was changed to Fort Eisenhower to commemorate the former president's time leading Allied forces in Europe in World War II. It will now be named for Medal of Honor recipient Master Sgt. Gary I. Gordon. He was honored for his valor during the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu in Somalia, where he defended wounded crew members at a helicopter crash site and held off an advancing enemy force. The Cyber Center of Excellence Public Affairs Officer Ms. Lesli Ellis-Wouters, released the following statement on behalf of Ft. Eisenhower. 'As we prepare to receive additional guidance from the Secretary of the Army, we appreciate the support and understanding of our Central Savannah River Area community that has been a stalwart proponent of the installation since its inception in the early 1940s. Our mission remains unchanged in supporting national defense operations and training world-class, highly skilled Signal, Cyber, and EW professionals to fight and win America's wars. We will provide more information as transition timelines are developed and approved. ' Ms. Lesli Ellis-Wouters, Cyber Center of Excellence Public Affairs Officer The six other bases that are scheduled to change names again are Fort A.P. Hill, Fort Pickett and Fort Robert E. Lee in Virginia, Fort Hood in Texas, Fort Polk in Louisiana and Fort Rucker in Alabama. To find out more about what the names will be change to and who they honor, click here. The Associated Press contributed to this article. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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17-04-2025
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Cyber Center of Excellence, Ft. Eisenhower ceremony honors change in Senior Enlisted Leadership
FORT EISENHOWER, Ga. (WJBF) – The U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence and Fort Eisenhower held a ceremony to honor a change in the Senior Enlisted Leadership. Carrying on Army traditions, the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence and Fort Eisenhower Command Sergeant Major Michael Starrett relinquished his responsibilities as the Senior Enlisted Leader to incoming Command Sergeant Major Timothy McGuire on Thursday, April 16th during a ceremony at Fort Eisenhower. The Command Sergeant Major is the senior enlisted advisor to the Commanding General and provides guidance and advocates for enlisted soldiers assigned to the Cyber Center of Excellence. Outgoing Command Sergeant Major Starrett of Dallas, Texas, retires after serving more than 30 years from the same army installation where his career first began in 1991. ALSO ON WJBF: Augusta Housing and Community Development Director put on paid administrative leave According to the press release, throughout his career, Sergeant Major Starrett has served in every leadership position from Team Chief to Command Sergeant Major, which includes two combat tours in Afghanistan from 2005 to 2006 and from 2009 and 2010. He is a recipient of the Bronze Star. Incoming Command Sergeant Major McGuire is a native of Elk Rapids, Mich. and was previously the Command Sergeant Major of the 7th Signal Command at Fort Meade, Maryland. He enlisted in 1995 as an Airborne Satellite Communications Operator-Maintainer. Command Sergeant Major McGuire has deployed multiple times while attached to various Special Forces teams as well as the Joint Special Operations Command. His deployments have supported both combined and joint training operations as well as combat operations in locations throughout the world including South Korea, Kuwait, Iraq, the Philippines and Ghana. According to a spokesperson for the Cyber Center of Excellence, 'Although the rank of Sergeant Major has been defined in the U.S. Army since 1779, the duties of a Command Sergeant Major began in 1967 and were formally established in 1975. The need for a Command Sergeant Major was recognized during the Vietnam War era. The rank insignia of a Command Sergeant Major includes a wreath encircling the gold star in the field and symbolizes the high standards and accomplishments required to achieve the rank of Command Sergeant Major.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
