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May 1, 2008

Taking the oath

Robert M. Gates, secretary of Defense, conducts a mass enlistment and re-enlistment at the Fort Bliss Museum Wednesday during the post's monthly retirement ceremony. Among the enlistees is Ammar Jebur, an Iraqi citizen who was an interpreter for U.S. troops in Iraq. Photo by Spc. Rachael Estes.

J. Randall Robinson, director, Northwest Region Office, U.S. Army Installation Management Agency, passes the colors to Col. Edward P. Manning, Fort Bliss Garrison commander, Thursday during a change of command ceremony at Noel Field. Photo by Virginia Reza.

Garrison changes command

Burns departs, welcomes Manning to Bliss community

Virginia Reza, Monitor Staff 

Family, friends, comrades and distinguished guests filled the seats at Noel Field to bid farewell to and welcome the Garrison commanders during a ceremony Thursday, where Col. Robert T. Burns relinquished command to Col. Edward P. Manning.

“Today we have the privilege of welcoming Colonel Ed Manning as the Fort Bliss Garrison commander,” said J. Randall Robinson, Director, Installation Management Command - West Region. “Ed brings outstanding leadership and strategic capabilities to Fort Bliss. He is ideally suited to provide outstanding support to this great community.” 

Manning said he was grateful and humbled to command the Garrison at Fort Bliss and that he would continue to maintain supporting the Soldiers, their families and their missions. He thanked Burns for making his transition seamless and for giving him the opportunity to see firsthand the great things Burns has done for Fort Bliss.  

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