US Army:
It was much more than just an Assumption of Command. The historic ceremony marked more firsts for Combined Joint Task Force (CTF) Defender located at Forward Operating Site (FOS) CP Carroll in South Korea.
On November 19, Lt. Col. John D. Wilson became the first officer to take command of the Joint Task Force. Additionally, CTF Defender is the first Combined Task Force commanded by a National Guard Officer.
“What a great day to be a Soldier serving in the Army’s premier Air Defense Brigade,” said 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade Commander, Col. Richard W. Wright. “Today marks another historic milestone for the Dragon Brigade, the Air Defense Branch, and our Army as we continue to proudly serve the citizens of the Republic of Korea and the United States.”
