FORT BENNING, Ga., (July8, 2015) -- Col. Alan C. Streeter assumed command of the 199th Infantry Brigade from Col. David Beachman July 7 at York Field.
"Al Streeter comes in with an incredible resume. He's served in all types of Infantry units. He's served with the right levels of headquarters, so he's going to be able to think strategic, operationally and be very very effective at the tactical level," said Maj. Gen. Scott Miller, commanding general of the Maneuver Center of Excellence.
Streeter was commissioned a second lieutenant at the United States Military Academy in 1991.
He served as regimental liaison officer, 75th Ranger Regiment at Fort Benning, Georgia, where he deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom I.
In 2003, Streeter graduated from the Army Command and General Staff College and was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment at Fort Hood, Texas, where he served as the battalion operations and executive officer during Operation Iraqi Freedom II.
After returning, he was assigned as an exchange officer to the United Kingdom Land Warfare Center, in Warminster, UK, as a G-3 training officer.
After his 2011 deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, he attended the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
Most recently, Streeter served as the deputy assistant chief of staff, United States Forces Korea at Yongsan Garrison, in the Republic of Korea.
Streeter's awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, 3rd oak leaf cluster, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Ranger Tab, Expert Infantryman Badge, Senior Parachutist Badge, Pathfinder Badge and Air Assault Badge.
Streeter said he is excited to be at Fort Benning for the third time and to take over command of the 199th Infantry Brigade.
"There is a huge responsibility associated with being the "Leader Brigade" that trains all the noncommissioned officers, the junior officers and the maneuver portion of the Army. It's an incredible responsibility and I'm excited to get started," he said.
Streeter said the Army is fighting in a complex world today and Soldiers must have skills and adaptability.
"Smart, fast, lethal and precise are exactly the abilities you need to succeed," he said.
"As well as the ability to work with international organizations and non-government organizations. We've got the right focus and I look forward to being able to continue that development and provide the maneuver force the best maneuver leaders we can possibly have."
Miller said as Beachman led the Leader Brigade the past two years, he adapted his formations for what the future holds.
"An example of that is, he put guys in non-standard training venues. He is focused on lethality and taking his marksmanship scores and raising them. He's done that by forcing the proper resources down to the trainers. What he has also done, probably most importantly of all, he's been a great role model to us here at Fort Benning with his leadership style, as well as his outreach to the community," Miller said.
Beachman, who leaves Fort Benning to deploy to Afghanistan and serve as a deputy CJ3, said he felt honored to command the 199th Infantry Brigade for the past two years, especially transitioning into the Leader Brigade.
"The impact this brigade is going to have on every maneuver force once we hit full maturity is going to be incredible," he said.
He added that it has been a privilege to serve with the officers and noncommissioned officers here.
"They are getting after it, building smart, fast, lethal and precise NCOs and officers. They go out there and make their formations smart, fast, lethal and precise and that's what we have to do. The changes we've done in the program and the development within these programs, it ain't your grandfather's professional education anymore. It's a cognitive and physical challenge, but I think that's what it takes if we're going to win in a complex world," Beachman said.
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