Officers, NCO’s and Soldiers,
A few weeks back, I received a phone call from our Division
Chief of Staff. Beyond our normal conversation, Col. Tent Boham informed me
that currently life was very busy for him. For this reason he requested, and I
agreed to, him taking a leave of absence for the remainder of the year from his
duties on the staff. I have valued his friendship and counsel. I
hope that his concerns are remedied and resolved satisfactorily. He did say
that we might see him at a few events later this year if his issues are manageable.
Effective July 8, 2019, I will appoint Lt. Brandy Taylor, rbheald@zoominternet.net , adjutant
of the 2nd Battalion, to fill the position made by Colonel Boham’s
absence as the Divisional Chief of Staff. With this appointment, Lt. Taylor
will be brevetted to the rank of Major. Major Taylor, like Colonel Boham, will
be assisting me in the communication and coordination of events; making sure
that the Division’s needs and concerns are addressed.
Due to this adjustment in the Battalion and Divisional
staff, all correspondence that needs to be routed through the battalions will
be submitted to Captain Jeff Blanc, jvanceb@gmail.com.
I look forward to seeing many of you at Hannastown later on
this month. Many of you will be traveling north to Mumford at the Genesee
Country Village, also in July. I have
not attending this event in many years, but recall it being a very quality
event. Also, the deadline for early registration for Hale Farm is fast
approaching. I have been taking part in
the phone conferences for this event. It will, as always, be another event you
will want to attend.
Regards,
BG Paul Baltzer
Commanding
Birney’s
Division
