Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland (October 22, 2014) -- The U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM) hosted a change of responsibility ceremony for its senior enlisted advisor at the C4ISR Center of Excellence Campus here today.
CECOM Commanding General and APG Senior Commander Maj. Gen. Bruce T. Crawford presided over the ceremony that transferred responsibility from Command Sgt. Maj. Kennis J. Dent to Command Sgt. Maj. William G. Bruns.
Crawford praised both Dent and Bruns as "tremendous noncommissioned officers (NCOs)" crediting his own personal success on his enlisted counterparts. "I can honestly say that I would not be standing here today without the NCO Corps," he said. "The reason, year in and year out, that we are considered the most trusted profession, is because of the Soldiers in the NCO Corps."
Dent joined CECOM in November 2011 and served as the senior enlisted advisor for three commanding generals during his tenure with the command. During his speech he recognized the pride that both he and his wife, Gloria Dent, felt as part of the Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) team.
"As I stand here today, I have much to be grateful for," said Dent. "CECOM has consistently monitored and sustained readiness. CECOM is a major player in support of our Army; what an awesome organization that I'm proud to have been a part of."
Dent said he is getting ready for life after the Army as he prepares for his upcoming retirement next summer after 32 years of service. He thanked CECOM employees, both military and civilian, by stating that their "loyalty, trust and dedication will never be forgotten."
Crawford welcomed the Bruns family to the APG team offering his support during their transition to the command.
Prior to his assignment at CECOM, Bruns served as the commandant for the Henry H. Lind NCO Academy, I Corps, at Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington. During his remarks he stated that his family was excited to become part of the APG community, both on and off post.
"Teamwork is a key ingredient in making a great place even better," said Bruns. "I look forward to building the bonds that advance CECOM forward…I continue to look forward with positive ideas to advance the Army."
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