160th Special Operations Regiment (Airborne) welcomes new commander

[Ravage]

http://www.soc.mil/UNS/Releases/2012/July/120718-01.html

FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (USASOC News Service, July 18, 2012) – The 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) will conduct a change of command ceremony July 20, at 9:30 a.m.
Col. John W. Thompson will relinquish command of the Regiment to Col John R. Evans in a traditional Army ceremony.
Evans returns to the Regiment following an assignment as the Deputy Commanding Officer of the Combined Forces Special Operations Component Command – Afghanistan.
Reporters interested in attending the ceremony must contact the 160th SOAR (A) PAO by July 19 at 12 p.m. at 270-412-8108 or at 160-RS5-PAO@soar.army.mil. Please provide your name, organization, and after hours contact information, including e-mail address, so we may keep you advised of any changes to the schedule.
Plan to meet at 8:30 a.m. July 20 at Fort Campbell Gate 7.

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[Marauder06]

... Col John R. Evans...

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Hey! That guy was my battalion commander at 2/160th... good officer.

 

[Ravage]

The Regiment must be in good hands then :)

 

[Sarge]

Really not looking forward to standing in that formation tomorrow

 

[Ravage]

http://www.soc.mil/UNS/Releases/2012/July/120723-01.html

160th SOAR (A) bids farewell to commander

By Maj. Mike Burns
160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment Public Affairs
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (USASOC News Service, July 23, 2012) – The 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) welcomed a new Regiment Commander as Col. John W. Thompson relinquished command to Col. John R. Evans during a ceremony at Fort Campbell, Ky., on July 20, 2012.
Col. Clayton M. Hutmacher, commander of the U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command and former 160th SOAR (A) commander, presided over the ceremony. He told the crowd of Thompson’s proven combat leadership, courage and professionalism.
“J.T., [Thompson] you have done what all command teams inspire to do,” said Hutmacher. “You left the formation better than you found it. You have taken the Regiment to the next level and you should drive away justifiably proud of what you have accomplished over the last two years,” Hutmacher continued.
In his farewell remarks, Thompson reflected on his many years spent in the unit and recognized his Night Stalkers, their Families and his own.
He went on to thank each Night Stalker, past and present, for their collective and meaningful contributions to the special operations and the Army aviation community.
“The Night Stalkers standing before you do not seek accolades,” he began. “They are constantly pushing themselves and the machines that they fly to their maximum limits. But they do so with the utmost respect to the mission, and their precious cargo,” Thompson said proudly.
Thompson will next serve on the Chief of Staff of the Army’s Strategic Studies Group.
Evans, who has commanded at every level within the Regiment, returns after previously serving as the Deputy Commanding Officer for Combined Forces Special Operations Component Command- Afghanistan.
“John [Evans] has a broad base of special operations experience and is uniquely qualified to command this unit,” said Hutmacher. “I cannot imagine a more qualified command team than John and Carolyn Evans,” he added.
Evans, who has spent nearly 15 years as a Night Stalker, thanked those in attendance and spoke directly to the Soldiers on the field.
“We are humbled beyond belief to have the opportunity to once again serve the Army’s most elite Soldiers and Families,” said Evans. We pledge our dedication and support to you and your Families.”

Col. John R. Evans (left) accepts the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment Colors from Col. Clayton M. Hutmacher, U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command Commanding General, as he assumed command from Col. John W. Thompson during a ceremony at Fort Campbell, Ky., on July 20, 2012. (160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment courtesy photo)

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[Marauder06]

I think LogCinco might remember LTC Evans, too.

 

[LogCinco]

Indeed! Fantastic dude, actually. Can't think of a better man for the job.

 

[Grimfury160]

to my knowledge Regiment is growing out of the Regimental status, has alot trully changed in the past few years?

 

[Grimfury160]

I see CSM Chambers is still liking FTCKY, he was our CSM in FTLWA. Great guy, serious amd funny........almost choked on his dip while in his office once....he thought it was comical!

 

[AWP]

to my knowledge Regiment is growing out of the Regimental status, has alot trully changed in the past few years?

GF160,
Please post an Intro in the correct sub-forum before posting again.

Thank you.

 

[Grimfury160]

My apologies, I am a newcomer to the online forum aspect.

WILCO............................