The Warrior Transition Unit (WTU) at West Point, New York, marked its official closure during a deactivation ceremony at the prestigious United States Military Academy Library May 8.
Keller Army Community Hospital (KACH), hosted the event and assisted leadership with casing of the WTU's colors, an act that symbolizes the relinquishment of responsibility and deactivation.
"The WTU Cadre at West Point has always executed their mission with honor in mind," said Maj. Jean Springer, Commander, WTU, West Point. "Every Soldier deserves to be treated with honor and respect and I can happily look back at the last three years while in command and know we were always true to that statement."
The event provided an opportunity for reflection on the importance of the WTU system.
"While we are gathered here today for somewhat of a bittersweet occasion -- the inactivation of a unit -- today's ceremony is really a celebration of the legacy of the Warrior Transition Unit at West Point," said Col. Felicia Pehrson, Commander, KACH.
Pehrson explained that the West Point WTU served as a place of healing, growth and restoration for more than 1,000 Soldiers over the past seven years and served as a "home away from home" for many of these Soldiers.
Due to a decrease in the wounded, ill and injured population, the Army announced on January 9, 2014, several changes in the force structure of WTUs.
One of the changes includes inactivating five WTUs where the populations of wounded, ill and injured Soldiers are extremely low, including the WTU at West Point.
Pehrson concluded her remarks by thanking Springer for her dedication and said the WTU's "commitment to healing will live on through the lives of the soldiers and families they have touched."
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