Today, Army Installation Management Command closed a formative chapter in its history – and opened an exciting new one – when Lt. Gen. Robert Wilson relinquished command to LTG Rick Lynch. Lt. Gen. Wilson was IMCOM’s first commanding general, leading the command since it stood up Oct. 26, 2006. During the ceremony at Fort Myer, Lt. Gen. Wilson was honored with the Army Distinguished Service Medal, and Mrs. Wilson was honored for her work on Soldier and Family issues, particularly the education of military children.
Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey, host of the ceremony, said, “Bob Wilson put mission first, and Soldiers always. His career is one of breadth and depth.” Gen. Casey noted “the daily contributions of IMCOM and its lasting legacy of services to Soldiers and Families” under Lt. Gen. Wilson’s leadership. “He understood the human dimension of the Army’s transformation, and he never lost sight of the bottom line of sustaining Soldiers and Families,” Gen. Casey commented. “Bob Wilson played a leadership role in making the Army Family Covenant a reality” and delivering on its promise to provide a quality of life equal to service.
Gen. Casey singled out Lynn Wilson as a “tireless, thoughtful advocate for Soldiers and Families.” He added, “She is a proven leader with the vision and drive to continue the transformation of installations” to better support Soldiers and Families.
Following the thanks and honors accorded him, Lt. Gen. Wilson said, “It has been a privilege to be the Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management and Commanding General of IMCOM and lead this magnificent organization for the last three years.” He called IMCOM “a great command consisting of great people who make a difference every day.” During his 38 years of service, he said, the Army has changed significantly in areas such as casualty evacuation and support for Soldiers and Families. But, he added, “I will tell you, regardless of the different culture, our Army then, just as it is today, was the best Army in the world.”
Of his new duties, Lt. Gen. Lynch said, “It is a blessing to serve Soldiers and Families. The transition of command is the best I’ve ever experienced. The Army has reaped the benefits of Bob Wilson’s leadership.”
Photos from the ceremony may be viewed at flickr.com/photos/IMCOM
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