25th ID bids farewell to deputy commander

By Staff Sgt. Tramel S Garrett (25th ID)June 17, 2015

Flying V Ceremony
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Brig. Gen. Bryan Fenton
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SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, HAWAII -- It was a beautiful Hawaiian day as the Tropic Lightning Division bid a fond farewell to the 25th Infantry Division Deputy Commanding General-Operations Brig. Gen. Bryan Fenton and his family during a "Flying V" Ceremony held on Weyand Field on Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, June 16.

"Bryan you are an incredible professional and dynamic senior leader of character. You provide a large amount of energy everyday to any part of this organization and I appreciate that," said 25th ID Commanding General Maj. Gen. Charles Flynn.

"He has been a vital asset to the Tropic Lightning Team. His commitment to training, sincere leadership and his wide-open approach have inspired leaders everyday in every formation," Flynn said.

"He creates an atmosphere around him where people want to perform."

Fenton expressed his gratitude to the division command team for their guidance and commitment to the Pacific and our nation.

"Thank you two very much for setting the example, tone and tempo for this division. You have put the division back on the map with legendary accomplishments," Fenton said.

Fenton describes the division's achievements with a Benjamin Franklin quote "Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing."

"Ladies and Gentlemen I can report to you the 25th ID does that everyday," Fenton said.

Fenton was very honored to serve on the division staff and wanted to thank the numerous service members, civilians and family member for their duty and sacrifice.

"To the 12,000 plus personnel in this division. You are the face of good. You are the face of the U.S. commitment to our allies, our partners and our friends," Fenton said. "At the same time you're also the face that strikes fear in the heart of our enemies."

Fenton will continue his work in Hawaii with U.S. Army Pacific.

"Thank you all for allowing the Fenton to serve here with you. We will never forget this place. This division and legacy you have created and simply put my family is in a debt to you that we can never repay."

Humbled by the support of the Tropic Lightning Division, Fenton vowed to continue to support the division as much as he could and never forget he is an alumnus.

"We will try to repay that debt by always exemplifying the credible, disciplined and reliable spirit of the Tropic Lightning Team," Fenton said.