101st Airborne Division welcomes new acting commander

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The 101st Airborne Division held a ceremony this morning to officially welcome the division’s new acting commander.

Major General James McConville, who is deploying to Afghanistan in the near future offered high praises to Brigadier General Mark Stammer during an Honor Eagle ceremony that took place at Hanger 3 on post.



Following Major General McConville’s remarks, Brigadier General Stammer commented he looked forward to serving in his new role with a historic division.



Brigadier General Stammer’s decorations include the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal with V Device, the Combat Infantryman’s Badge and Expert Infantryman’s Badge.
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(03/05/2013/MF)