Tuesday, September 27, 2016

1st Battalion staffing changes

Birney's Division -

 As a result of my promotion and commission as the new 1st Battalion Commander back in late August I would like to announce a couple of staffing changes that will take effect immediately and be in place for the start of the 2016-2017 season:

First, I would like to announce that I have selected Jeffrey Blanc to fill the role as my Battalion Adjutant. His experience in this hobby in the various enlisted roles he has filled over the years makes him a... perfect fit for this job as well as his attention to detail and administrative expertise that will be vital to maintaining the communication and organization of our battalion. Jeff has served this past year as the Battalion Sergeant Major and has performed amazing in that capacity as the senior enlisted member and liaison to the battalion command. With this appointment, Jeff is hereby commissioned and promoted to the rank of First Lieutenant.


Second, as recommended by Lt Blanc and approved by myself and Division Command, I have asked Sgt Nick Gruse of the 105 PVI to fill the role of Battalion Sgt.Maj. to which he understands the responsibilities and has accepted. Nick also brings a wealth of enlisted experience and knowledge to the position as well as his familiarity and interaction with the various companies to fill this role. Now that his schedule has lightened up he will have the availablitiy to be engaged and be with us on the field this next season.

PLEASE join me in congratulating Lt Blanc and Sgt.Maj. Gruse in their new battalion positions and in wishing them good luck and extending your support to them as they learn and perform in these new capacities for the battalion.

v/r,
COL R. BOUWHUIS
Commanding

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