Follow us “Live” from IMCOM’s Change of Command Ceremony on 2 NOV

IMCOM will close a formative chapter in our history – and open an exciting new one – when LTG Robert Wilson relinquishes command to LTG Rick Lynch on 2 NOV. LTG Wilson holds a unique position in IMCOM’s history as the first commanding general when IMCOM stood up 26 OCT 2006.

LTG Wilson’s three years of leadership alongside our Soldiers, Civilians and Family members have been marked by significant impact and change. LTG Wilson guided IMCOM do the right mission the right way and charted the command’s course through a sweeping organizational transformation and transition to Fort Sam Houston. He turns over to LTG Lynch an enduring organization that is positioned more effectively to support the Army readiness in an era of persistent conflict and continue to provide an environment in which Soldiers and Families can thrive.

LTG Wilson never failed to thank the IMCOM team for all they do for Soldiers and Families. On 2 NOV, it is our opportunity to thank him for his 38 years of service to the Army and our nation. We wish the LTG Godspeed as he opens the next chapter in his life, and we welcome LTG Lynch aboard as the commanding general who will lead IMCOM into the future.

The agenda for the ceremony:

CEREMONY HOST
General George W. Casey, Jr.
Chief of Staff
United States Army

COMMANDER OF TROOPS
Colonel David Anders
Regimental Commander
3rd United States Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)

PARTICIPATING UNITS
3rd United States Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)
The United States Army Band (Pershing’s Own)

SEQUENCE OF EVENTS

MARCH ON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .“The Rifle Regiment” J.P. Sousa

PRE-CEREMONY CONCERT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .”We Were There”
Buskin and Cunningham
“When the Saints Go Marching In” J.M. Black
“National Spirit” S.E. Hummel

INTRODUCTION OF OFFICIAL PARTY

HONORS
SOUND OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The United States Army Band
The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps

INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . .“The American Soldier” C. Koff and T. Jones
“The Second Infantry Division March” (The Warriors) arr. By J. Kessler

COLORS ADVANCED. . . . . . . “The Stars and Stripes Forever” J.P. Sousa

HONORS TO THE NATION. . . . . .“The Star Spangled Banner” J.S. Smith

CHANGE OF COMMAND

RETIREMENT OF LTG ROBERT WILSON

REMARKS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General George W. Casey
LTG Rick Lynch
LTG Robert Wilson

MARCH AND REVIEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .“March Grandioso” R.F. Seitz
“Washington’s March” Traditional
“Trio” National emblem E.E. Bagley

ARMY SONG

CONCLUSION OF THE CEREMONY