Thurman becomes 18th commander of U.S. Army's largest command

By Paul D. Prince, U.S. Army Forces Command Public AffairsJune 4, 2010

Thurman becomes 18th commander of U.S. Army's largest command
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7 / 12 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Two Soldiers from the 1st Cavalry Division Horse Detachment lead two horses onto Hadeiken Field at Fort McPherson, Georgia, for the Forces Command change of command ceremony in which Gen. Charles C. "Hondo" Campbell relinquised command of FORSCOM to ... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
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8 / 12 Show Caption + Hide Caption – (Left to right) Gen. James D. Thurman, incoming commander of U.S. Army Forces Command; Maj. Gen. Jeffery Hammond, FORSCOM Chief of Staff and Commander of Troops for the ceremony; and outgoing FORSCOM commander Gen. Charles C. "Hondo" Campbell inspect... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
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10 / 12 Show Caption + Hide Caption – (Left to right) Gen. Charles C. Campbell, outgoing FORSCOM commander; Gen. George W. Casey, Jr., Army Chief of Staff; and Gen. James. D. Thurman, incoming FORSCOM commander; salute during the playing of the national anthem at the U.S. Army Forces Com... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
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11 / 12 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr. (right) passes FORSCOM's colors to Gen. James D. Thurman, the 18th commander of the Army's largest command during ceremonies on Hedekin Field, Fort McPherson, Ga., June 3. Outgoing commander, Gen. Charles ... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
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12 / 12 Show Caption + Hide Caption – "To the Soldiers in the formation, you look splendid. Today, you demonstrate the expertise prevalent in our force, and your competence and professionalism inspires all of us. Thank you for your sacrifice and service," said Gen. James D. Thurman, the ... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL