FORT JACKSON, S.C. -- Col. Michael Graese assumed command of U.S. Army Garrison -- Fort Jackson from Col. James Love in a ceremony in front of Post Headquarters Friday, June 29.
He most recently served at Headquarters, Department of the Army, in the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans, Air and Missile Defense Directorate as the Air and Missile Defense Integrator.
Love heads to Fort Hood, Texas, to serve as III Corps, Deputy Chief of Staff.
"Out of all the great opportunities and assignments throughout the years by far I am most amped for the opportunity to command the garrison here at Fort Jackson. I am excited because I understand the value of strong garrisons to Soldiers, families, and partners on and off post," Graese said.
"To the people of Fort Jackson, the surrounding community warriors' families and civilians, I promise to give you all I have on a daily basis to ensure myself and the garrison team do everything in our power to provide a unsurpassed quality of life for you to thrive," Graese said. "I want each of you to truly believe, if you don't already, that Fort Jackson is the best place in the entire Army to train, live and work. Victory Starts Here, Army Strong."
His previous assignments include a history of command positions as an Air Defense Artillery Officer while assigned stateside and serving in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, Operation New Dawn.
Also, he has served as a Garrison Commander at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., and Deputy Secretary of the General Staff, Fort Bliss, Texas.
"Garrison Command is the centerpiece for Army Installation Management Command and our garrison commanders are crucial to successful mission accomplishment," Davis Tindoll, Jr., director, IMCOM- Atlantic Region said.
"Col Graese, I am confident that with your demonstrated leadership you will build upon the capabilities and success of previous garrison commanders and bring new energy and excellence to the Fort Jackson team," Tindoll said.
"We have been particularly blessed to have Col. Michael Graese, his wife, Fracie, and their sons, Corey, Taylor and Evan join the Fort Jackson team," Brig. Gen. Bryan Roberts, Fort Jackson commanding general said. "Michael is the right man for the job. He comes with a sterling record, and previous garrison command expertise. Michael is a seasoned officer with a breadth of joint, command, and staff experience that will serve him well. I want to welcome you and your family to the greater Columbia community and the Fort Jackson team where victory truly starts here," Roberts said.
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