20th CBRNE welcomes new senior enlisted advisor

By Deborah Ince, APG NewsMarch 28, 2014

20th CBRNE welcomes new senior enlisted advisor
(From left) Brig. Gen. JB Burton, commander of the 20th CBRNE Command, looks on as incoming Command Sgt. Maj. Harold E. Dunn IV holds the change of responsibility sword handed to him by Burton during the command's change of responsibility ceremony in... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. - The responsibilities of the senior enlisted advisor for the 20th CBRNE Command transitioned from Command Sgt. Maj. David M. Puig to Command Sgt. Maj. Harold E. Dunn IV during a Change of Responsibility Ceremony at the APG South (Edgewood) recreation center March 19.

Puig, who served the command for two years, leaves APG to assume the position of command sergeant major of Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Ala.

Brigadier Gen. JB Burton, commander of the 20th CBRNE Command, presided over the ceremony and led the passing of the sword signifying the transition of enlisted leadership.

Burton had nothing but praise for his outgoing command sergeant major.

He said that Puig's exceptional leadership and counsel, unmatched technical proficiency, motivation and sincere care for Soldiers, civilians and their Families ensured the command's success and ability to accomplish all assigned missions in an unparalleled manner.

"The 20th CBRNE Command and the Army will continue to benefit from Command Sgt. Maj. Puig's leadership for years to come," Burton said.

After relinquishing responsibility, Puig offered parting remarks.

"Leadership, at its very heart, is taking care of your Soldiers; if you take care of your Soldiers, the rest comes easy," he said. "So as I close this chapter of my career, I can look back over the last two years and know that I've done all I can to provide what I feel has always been in the best interest of this entire command. I am absolutely proud to have served with all of you. Liberty we defend."

Burton welcomed Dunn's character and military leadership experience to APG.

"Command Sgt. Maj. Dunn is a Soldier's Soldier, a leader's Soldier and a great leader," he said. "He comes to this command with a tremendous reputation across the EOD, CBRNE and the Army. He is a master trainer, prolific writer and a candid professional. He is grounded in the fundamentals of war fighting and leadership and has tremendous experience in dealing with interagency, multi-national and special operations forces. He is exactly the right Soldier/Leader at this time in this command's history."

Dunn said his goals at APG include ensuring the care and development of Soldiers, civilians and Families and strengthening the command. He said he hopes to make a positive impact on the installation.

"I could not be more proud than to serve our nation's CBRNE command Soldiers, civilians, and families who enable the incredible effectiveness of this unit," Dunn said. "It gives me an opportunity to give back to the organization that helped me grow and be the Soldier that I am and just really an opportunity to pay back, continue to develop the formation and increase its capabilities in support of the Army in this operation."

Command Sgt. Maj. Harold E. Dunn IV

Dunn comes to APG with years of military experience, having served at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Fort Campbell, Ky., Fort Bragg, N.C., Fort McCoy Wis., Andrews Air Force Base, Md., and in Hawaii. He previously served as command sergeant major of the 52nd Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Group at Fort Campbell, Ky.

Dunn holds a bachelor's degree in biological sciences from Mount Scenario College and is working toward an MBA from the University of Incarnate Word.

Dunn is a native of Fredericksburg, Va.

His military education includes the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Course, Combat Engineer Course, Air Assault School, NBC Officer Course, Defense Packaging of Hazardous Materials Transportation Course, Joint Nuclear EOD Course, Global Anti-Terrorism Operational Readiness Course, Access and Disablement of Improvised Nukes Course, Primary Leadership Development Course, Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course, Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course, First Sergeant Course, Pre-Command Sergeant Major Course, and Pre-Command Course. He is a graduate of the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy.

Dunn's awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the Southwest Asia Service medal, Afghanistan Campaign medal, Iraq Campaign medal, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service medal, the Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development ribbon (4) Combat Action Badge, Master EOD Badge, Senior EOD Badge, and Basic EOD Badge, and Air Assault Wings.

Dunn is a member of the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club and Order of Samuel Sharpe (Ordnance).