FORSCOM - Celebrating 75 Years of Heritage
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (July 24, 2015) - U.S. Army Forces Command celebrated the lineage of FORSCOM that began 75 years ago with the U.S. War Department activation of the General Headquarters, U.S. Army in 1940. Through several reorganizations throughout the 1940's and 1950's, FORSCOM, as it is now known, was established in 1973. This day, the headquarters commemorated these 75 years with a day-long series of activities beginning with a staff esprit-de-corps run and culminating with the unveiling of a new sign on the building honoring General of the Army George C. Marshall, for whom the headquarters building has long been named. Maj. Gen. Jimmie Jaye Wells, FORSCOM chief of staff, led the effort for the celebration that was hosted by Lt. Gen. Patrick J. Donahue II, FORSCOM deputy commanding general. Gen. Mark A. Milley, FORSCOM commanding general, and Command Sgt. Maj. Scott C. Schroeder, FORSCOM command sergeant major, attended and officiated the unveiling of the new 'Marshall Hall' sign, the cutting of the ceremonial cake, and the unveiling of command history placards in the front foyer of the building.
Photos by: Sgt. Maj. Pleasant L. Lindsey III, Jim Hinnant, Kim Waldron, and Bob Harrison, all from FORSCOM Public Affairs.
FORSCOM - Celebrating 75 Years of Heritage
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (July 24, 2015) - U.S. Army Forces Command celebrated the lineage of FORSCOM that began 75 years ago with the U.S. War Department activation of the General Headquarters, U.S. Army in 1940. Through several reorganizations throughout the 1940's and 1950's, FORSCOM, as it is now known, was established in 1973. This day, the headquarters commemorated these 75 years with a day-long series of activities beginning with a staff esprit-de-corps run and culminating with the unveiling of a new sign on the building honoring General of the Army George C. Marshall, for whom the headquarters building has long been named. Maj. Gen. Jimmie Jaye Wells, FORSCOM chief of staff, led the effort for the celebration that was hosted by Lt. Gen. Patrick J. Donahue II, FORSCOM deputy commanding general. Gen. Mark A. Milley, FORSCOM commanding general, and Command Sgt. Maj. Scott C. Schroeder, FORSCOM command sergeant major, attended and officiated the unveiling of the new 'Marshall Hall' sign, the cutting of the ceremonial cake, and the unveiling of command history placards in the front foyer of the building.
Photos by: Sgt. Maj. Pleasant L. Lindsey III, Jim Hinnant, Kim Waldron, and Bob Harrison, all from FORSCOM Public Affairs.