Angry bids farewell to Soldiers
FORT BELVOIR, Va. -- Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey McClure assumed his new role with the Operational Support Airlift Agency Friday, replacing outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. Victor Angry during a change of responsibility ceremony at Davison Army Airfield.
McClure joined the U.S. Army in 1983 as an advanced rifle marksmanship instructor before moving on to the Oregon Army National Guard two years later as a cavalry scout. During his career, he has served as an NCOIC at every level, including staff assignments at the four-star level.
"It's an honor to serve with all the great Soldiers of the Operational Support Airlift Agency," McClure said. "I will strive to build on your accomplishments and enforce the standards expected from all NCOs."
He replaces Angry, who had been command sergeant major of OSAA since November 2007. In July, he was named interim command sergeant major of the Army National Guard. In this role, Angry acts as the representative and advocate for enlisted Soldiers and NCOs to both Army leadership and Congress.
"This is a unique day for me. I have to thank my pastor, family, friends and, of course, my OSAA family," Angry said. "From [rotary]-wing to fixed-wing, you made me the Soldier I am today. I'm blessed to have spent time with all of you."
In a final message to his fellow Soldiers, Angry said the National Guard was about making leaders out of men and women. He then encouraged everyone to think "outside the box" and pursue opportunities whenever possible, particularly those at the junior level.
At the end of his speech, Angry turned to McClure and said, "Protect this house."
"Ceremonies like this are bittersweet for one, but humbling for the other," said Col. Michael E. Bobeck, commander of OSAA. "Command Sgt. Maj. Angry's efforts to improve the team here will not be forgotten. With the wealth of talent Command Sgt. Maj. McClure brings in, I'm looking forward to continuing our missions."
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Kenneth O. Preston also attended and said the ceremony was a perfect opportunity to recognize the contributions of not only two great individuals, but the work of many great Soldiers.
OSAA is a Department of the Army Field Operating Agency under the National Guard Bureau at Davison. It provides command, staff and resources for OSACOM, the 53-flight detachments of the U.S. and the five Army National Guard C-23 Theater Aviation companies.
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