Secretary of the Army appoints a new civilian aide from Rapid City, Illinois

By U.S. Army Public AffairsDecember 6, 2022

Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth swore in Mr. Yves Jean Fontaine as Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army for Illinois (West) during an investiture ceremony on Dec. 6, 2022, at the Pentagon.
Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth swore in Mr. Yves Jean Fontaine as Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army for Illinois (West) during an investiture ceremony on Dec. 6, 2022, at the Pentagon. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. David Resnick) VIEW ORIGINAL

WASHINGTON – Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth swore in Mr. Yves Jean Fontaine as Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army for Illinois (West) during an investiture ceremony on Dec. 6, 2022, at the Pentagon.

“I am honored to be selected by Secretary Wormuth to serve in this new role and to have the support of the Quad Cities community, which allows me to continue to serve this great community and my country,” Fontaine said.

Fontaine is the CEO of Fontaine Consulting LLC, a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business headquartered in Rock Island, Illinois, where his company maintains an excellent relationship with the Army’s Rock Island Arsenal and the local community. He is involved with various community-based boards and non-profit organizations in support of veterans’ needs – from suicide prevention to job assistance. Fontaine is also involved with the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce to maintain strong relationships between the local community and Rock Island Arsenal. He is a decorated veteran who retired after 36 years of combined active-duty Army service.

“It’s an honor to welcome our newest CASA back to the Army team,” said Wormuth. “Mr. Fontaine served with distinction in uniform, and now as a CASA, he will be a great advocate for the Army in his local community. I have asked him to help share the Army story to help young people see how the Army can give them a sense of purpose and provide a fulfilling career.”

CASAs promote good relations between the Army and the public, advise the secretary about regional issues, support the total Army workforce, and assist with recruiting and helping our Soldiers as they transition out of the military.

Each state, the District of Columbia, and the five U.S. territories have one or more CASAs appointed to provide a vital link between the Army and the communities they serve. CASAs are usually business or civic leaders who possess a keen interest in the welfare of the Army and their communities.