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FORT MCPHERSON, Ga. (May 4, 2009) - Lt. Gen.
William G. Webster took command of U.S. Army Central May 4, 2009.
Though he is new to USARCENT, this will not be his first assignment
at the command.
"We are thrilled to be back with you in "Patton's Own" Third
Army," said Webster. Webster served as the deputy commanding
general of USARCENT from 2002-2003 when the unit was designated the
Combined Forces Land Component for Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Webster commented on how glad he was to be back with the unit
and his future plans as the Commander.
"We are glad to join a great team with great talent and
potential. We will continue to build upon our strengths and meet
all challenges to ensure that we remain ready to accomplish all our
missions," said Webster. "We can accomplish anything if we stay
focused on our missions; prepare Soldiers and Families for what
they must do; and build and maintain the strong bonds of teamwork,"
said Webster.
Webster is a 34-year veteran of the Army who has commanded units
at every level from platoon through division, and has twice
commanded Army installations. A native of Baton Rouge, La. his
previous assignment was as the deputy commander of U.S. Northern
Command and vice commander of the U.S. Element, NORAD,
headquartered at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado.
Webster's command will mark the end of U.S. Army Central's
62-year tenure at Fort McPherson , as he transfers the headquarters
to Shaw Air Force Base in 2011 as part of the Base Realignment and
Closure program.
Still photos and video imagery products of the change of
command are posted at www.dvidshub.net. Media interested in
interviewing Lt. Gen. Webster contact the USARCENT PAO office at
(404) 464-3835/4693.
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