MAJ. GEN. DYER TAKES COMMAND

from Griffon 108th Winter 2023 Edition

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By Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Vine, 108th Public Affairs NCO

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Maj. Gen. William Dyer III assumed duties as the commander of the 108th Training Command (Initial Entry Training) from Maj. Gen. Andrew Juknelis during a Change of Command Ceremony November

20 at the unit’s new headquarters in Charlotte, NC.

A change of command is a military tradition that represents a transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit or command. The history, tradition, and accomplishments of the command are embodied in the want to give up those colors here today, but that’s all a hallmark of a great commander. That command becomes a part of you, and it will know he’s going to do great things as he takes the reins of one of the Army’s and [Training and Doctrine Command’s] most impactful commands. I can assure you, the 108th is in great hands, with General Dyer.”

Juknelis also welcomed Dyer to the team as he reflected on his tenure of command and thanked all of the Soldiers who are a part of the mighty 108th.

“General Dyer, this is such a wonderful day,” said Juknelis. “I really wanted you to meet all these excellent teammates to see the great collective effort from across the Army that gets behind the Soldiers, civilians, and families of the 108th, every day.

“Between our unit and our teammates, you and I are literally surrounded by people that care about training the best Army in the world and taking care of each other.”

Juknelis went on to address Dyer directly, “as all the commanders here know, I have the utmost respect for those of you who volunteer to lead and shoulder the risk, and that goes for you, too, Bill. Respect.

Congratulations to you, Jill, and your great Army family on your selection for command. I can’t think of anyone else I’d rather see take the reins. Your reputation precedes you and your thoughtful style of positive leadership will be an easy transition to this great formation.” he said. “The Army didn’t get better over time because of radical transformation that happened in a flash, or because of a few great leaders, who happened on to the scene at a certain time. It happened because of systematic methodical

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