On the recordDecember 2, 2011
Last week I had the immense pleasure of joining the folks at Fort Leavenworth for the Change of Command ceremony to welcome Lieutenant General David Perkins as the new commanding general of Fort Leavenworth, home of the prestigious Command and General Staff College. It was fitting that General Perkins, a West Point grad, distinguished Iraq war commander and decorated career serviceman, took his post during Military Family Appreciation Month as his two children, Chad and Cassandra, both serve in the Army. There is no doubt that General Perkins, his wife, Ginger, and their two wonderful children exemplify what it means to be a military family. I want to extend a warm welcome to General Perkins and my deepest thanks to departing General Robert Caslen, who has left Fort Leavenworth for his new post as Chief of Security Cooperation in Iraq. Thank you both for your service to the Fort Leavenworth community and to our country. ____________________
