FORT SILL, Okla. -- The 2nd Mobilization Support Group, 85th Support Command, headquartered at Fort Sill held a change of command ceremony Sept. 6, at Rinehart Fitness Center, where Col. Kimberly Bodoh relinquished command to Col. Walter Catlett.
Brig. Gen. Frederick Maiocco Jr., commanding general of the 85th Support Command and deputy-commanding general for support of First Army, Division-West, was the reviewing officer.
He thanked Bodoh and listed her accomplishments, and he welcomed Catlett and his family.
"It has truly been a pleasure having you lead our Soldiers and Army civilians at the 2nd Mobilization Support Group, across the seven states throughout the Midwest," said Maiocco. "Because of your leadership and because of their efforts, we are extremely proud of them and we are extremely proud of you and your achievements."
Following Maiocco, Bodoh spoke of the role of the 2nd Mobilization Support Group and her pleasure in having commanded its Soldiers.
"Second Mobilization Support Group battalions mobilize to force generation installations to support the deployment of warfighters to theater. We are the last ones they see before they deploy and the first ones they see upon their return. It is incumbent on us to do all we can to prepare them for deployment, and upon redeployment, ensure they are ready to return home," Bodoh said. "Two years ago, I stood in front of you humbled at the privilege to command Soldiers at the group-level. Today, I stand here reaffirming that honor. It has been a phenomenal two years."
Catlett, who previously served as a battalion commander for the group, expressed his appreciation to Bodoh while assuming command.
"In the last two years, Colonel Kim Bodoh has defined what that is all about," said Catlett. "I can't imagine taking over command from anyone else but you. To the Soldiers of the Second Mobilization Support Group, your actions in the past year are exemplary. What you've done and what you've shaped is something to be remembered."
Catlett was previously assigned as the battalion commander for the 2219th Mobilization Support Battalion, 2nd Mobilization Support Group.
His past assignments include serving as a faculty instructor at the Command and General Staff College; intelligence officer with the 420th Engineer Brigade; operations officer with the 489th Engineer Battalion; B Company commander of the 489th Engineer Battalion; Headquarters and Headquarters Company commander of the 489th Engineer Battalion.
Catlett was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps in 1987; he later received his commission in the Army Reserve in 1995.
He is a graduate of the Armor Officer Basic Course, Engineer Officer Advance Course, Combined Arms and Service Staff College, Command and General Staff College, Advanced Joint Professional Military Education Course and the Army War College. He holds a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and a master's degree in strategic studies.
Bodoh's next assignment will be as the chief of staff for the 87th Army Reserve Support Command in Birmingham, Ala.
Guests in attendance at the ceremony included Army Reserve Ambassador for Arkansas Darrell Dale; Brig. Gen. Peter Bosse, commanding general of the 87th Army Reserve Support Command, and Command Sgt. Maj. James Preston, 87th Army Reserve Support Command CSM.
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