Maj. Gen. Dana J. H. Pittard receives the post colors from Gen. James D. Thurman, commanding general of U.S. Army Forces Command, signifying the start of his time as Fort Bliss’ commanding general Friday on Noel Parade Field. Photo by Marcie C. Wright, Monitor Staff.


Thursday, July 15, 2010

Top brass change
Pittard takes command
Bliss bids farewell to Bromberg, welcomes new commander


Marcie C. Wright

Monitor Staff


The Soldiers and families of Fort Bliss are now in new hands after the post conducted its senior change of command ceremony Friday morning on Noel Parade Field.


The ceremony, steeped in military tradition, was presided over by Gen. James D. Thurman, commanding general of U.S. Army Forces Command,

 

 

 

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