WEBVTT 00:18.207 --> 00:23.207 (trumpet flourishes) (cannons firing) 00:23.366 --> 00:28.366 (marching music) (cannons firing) 00:45.495 --> 00:48.078 (man shouting) 00:53.418 --> 00:57.168 ("The Star Spangled Banner") 02:04.378 --> 02:05.313 - For those so inclined, 02:05.313 --> 02:07.940 I invite you to pray with me. 02:07.940 --> 02:09.740 Heavenly Father, on this day of change, 02:09.740 --> 02:12.410 when we both celebrate our past and our future, 02:12.410 --> 02:14.940 we bow are hearts and ask Your presence here. 02:14.940 --> 02:17.420 For we know that it is You that makes the nation great, 02:17.420 --> 02:19.400 it is You that makes an Army victorious, 02:19.400 --> 02:21.193 and an organization successful. 02:22.500 --> 02:26.830 We honor today before You Major General Cedric T. Wins. 02:26.830 --> 02:29.820 Lord, we thank You for his leadership in CCDC. 02:29.820 --> 02:31.870 Grant abundant blessings upon him, 02:31.870 --> 02:34.510 as his time here is now Mission Complete. 02:34.510 --> 02:36.220 We ask that You keep Your hand of grace 02:36.220 --> 02:39.870 on he and his family during this Change of Mission. 02:39.870 --> 02:42.730 Today, we also lift You our new leader for CCDC, 02:42.730 --> 02:44.680 Major General George. 02:44.680 --> 02:46.720 Grant abundant blessings upon him, 02:46.720 --> 02:48.390 his wife, and family. 02:48.390 --> 02:50.500 We ask that You give him wisdom to weather and learn 02:50.500 --> 02:52.060 from the storms that come. 02:52.060 --> 02:54.810 Give him the backbone to be a man of integrity 02:54.810 --> 02:57.450 and compassion that will enable him to be a leader 02:57.450 --> 02:59.720 in a way that is redemptive and capable. 02:59.720 --> 03:01.650 Guide him in this sacred trust to guard 03:01.650 --> 03:03.400 and use it appropriately. 03:03.400 --> 03:05.130 And now, we implore Your blessings, 03:05.130 --> 03:07.100 for the men and women of our nation's military, 03:07.100 --> 03:10.060 especially those serving in harm's way as we meet. 03:10.060 --> 03:12.060 Keep our hearts tuned toward peace, 03:12.060 --> 03:15.560 even as we must continue to train our hands for war. 03:15.560 --> 03:17.460 In Thy thrice Holy name, I pray. 03:17.460 --> 03:18.498 Amen. 03:18.498 --> 03:21.940 (audience murmuring) 03:21.940 --> 03:22.973 - Please be seated. 03:24.540 --> 03:27.940 The US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command 03:27.940 --> 03:32.940 traces its lineage to 1775 and the creation of the Army. 03:33.480 --> 03:34.405 Over the years, 03:34.405 --> 03:36.640 this was followed by the establishment 03:36.640 --> 03:38.440 of Technical Services. 03:38.440 --> 03:42.670 Chemical, ordinance, quarter master, signal, 03:42.670 --> 03:44.320 and transportation, 03:44.320 --> 03:46.940 which served as the focal point for all Army, 03:46.940 --> 03:50.420 logistical, and research and development efforts. 03:50.420 --> 03:53.470 This changed in August, 1962, 03:53.470 --> 03:57.100 when the Army disestablished the Technical Services 03:57.100 --> 04:01.060 and formed the US Army Materiel Command. 04:01.060 --> 04:05.069 General Paul J. Kern assumed command of AMC 04:05.069 --> 04:08.000 in October, 2001. 04:08.000 --> 04:09.710 Shortly after taking command, 04:09.710 --> 04:12.910 he directed his staff to meet with various Commanders, 04:12.910 --> 04:16.820 and Senior Executives within AMC to discuss the idea 04:16.820 --> 04:20.290 of Uniting all of AMC's research, development, 04:20.290 --> 04:22.340 and engineering centers and laboratories 04:22.340 --> 04:23.823 under one Command. 04:23.823 --> 04:26.520 Feedback for the concept was positive, 04:26.520 --> 04:27.500 and the following year, 04:27.500 --> 04:29.650 work began on the creation 04:29.650 --> 04:32.283 of a Research Development and Engineering Command. 04:33.220 --> 04:35.180 In August, 2002, 04:35.180 --> 04:39.530 General Kern designated Major General John C. Doesburg, 04:39.530 --> 04:41.560 Commanding General of the US Army 04:41.560 --> 04:44.520 Soldier and Biological Chemical Command, 04:44.520 --> 04:47.690 as the transition Commander for the new Command. 04:47.690 --> 04:49.539 The goal of the new organization 04:49.539 --> 04:52.490 was to ensure that the research development 04:52.490 --> 04:55.000 and engineering components of the Army 04:55.000 --> 04:58.040 integrated their efforts to develop collaborative 04:58.040 --> 05:01.910 solutions for Army Science and Technology Programs 05:01.910 --> 05:04.950 to support the full spectrum of operations. 05:04.950 --> 05:07.170 On 1 October, 2002, 05:07.170 --> 05:10.720 the US Army Research Development and Engineering Command, 05:10.720 --> 05:12.000 RDECOM, 05:12.000 --> 05:16.363 was established as a Provisional Subordinate Command to AMC. 05:17.230 --> 05:19.350 On 1 March, 2004, 05:19.350 --> 05:21.640 RDECOM was officially established 05:21.640 --> 05:24.830 as a Major Subordinate Command within AMC, 05:24.830 --> 05:27.907 as the Army's focal point for developing and accelerating 05:27.907 --> 05:32.590 innovative technologies and sound engineering solutions. 05:32.590 --> 05:35.210 The creation of RDECOM as a Command 05:35.210 --> 05:37.590 came at a rather auspicious time, 05:37.590 --> 05:41.420 as the global war on terrorism took on a whole new dimension 05:41.420 --> 05:43.670 with the war in Iraq. 05:43.670 --> 05:47.070 The enemy's use of Improvised Explosive Devices 05:47.070 --> 05:50.060 put RDECOM center stage in the fight 05:50.060 --> 05:52.130 to protect the War Fighter. 05:52.130 --> 05:55.610 While the threat from asymmetrical warfare continues, 05:55.610 --> 05:59.600 so do those from our more advanced potential adversaries 05:59.600 --> 06:03.740 such as Russia, China, and North Korea. 06:03.740 --> 06:05.240 To meet all threats, 06:05.240 --> 06:07.880 the Army embarked on its greatest reorganization 06:07.880 --> 06:12.870 since 1962 with the creation of the Army Futures Command. 06:12.870 --> 06:16.180 Established on 1 July, 2018, 06:16.180 --> 06:18.780 the new Command focuses on the Army's 06:18.780 --> 06:23.400 six Modernization Priorities of long-range precision fires, 06:23.400 --> 06:25.910 next generation combat vehicle, 06:25.910 --> 06:29.430 future vertical lift, the Army Network, 06:29.430 --> 06:33.360 air and missile defense, and Soldier lethality. 06:33.360 --> 06:35.610 As part of this reorganization, 06:35.610 --> 06:38.760 on 3 February, 2019, 06:38.760 --> 06:42.097 RDECOM transferred from AMC 06:42.097 --> 06:44.890 to the United States Army Futures Command 06:44.890 --> 06:47.570 and was renamed the United States Army 06:47.570 --> 06:50.023 Combat Capabilities Development Command. 06:50.930 --> 06:53.257 The mission of CCDC became, 06:53.257 --> 06:55.617 "to provide the research, engineering, 06:55.617 --> 06:59.067 "and analytical expertise to deliver capabilities 06:59.067 --> 07:02.997 "that enable the Army to deter, and when necessary, 07:02.997 --> 07:05.477 "decisively defeat any adversary, 07:05.477 --> 07:07.850 "now and in the future." 07:07.850 --> 07:09.610 To accomplish this mission, 07:09.610 --> 07:12.337 the CCDC vision became, 07:12.337 --> 07:15.057 "to be the significant, scientific, 07:15.057 --> 07:17.417 "and technological foundation 07:17.417 --> 07:20.287 "of the Future Force Modernization Enterprise 07:20.287 --> 07:22.217 "through world-leading research, 07:22.217 --> 07:26.300 "development, engineering, and analysis." 07:26.300 --> 07:29.350 The successful accomplishment of this mission and vision 07:29.350 --> 07:32.710 will be a ready and modern Army, 07:32.710 --> 07:36.060 resulting from collaborative research, development, 07:36.060 --> 07:38.240 analysis, engineering, 07:38.240 --> 07:41.300 and the transition of capabilities that sharpen 07:41.300 --> 07:43.460 the Army's competitive advantage, 07:43.460 --> 07:48.400 ensuring the War Fighter of 2035 gains or maintains 07:48.400 --> 07:49.911 military overmatch, 07:49.911 --> 07:53.060 in order to deter current and future threats 07:53.060 --> 07:54.823 or dominant aggressors. 07:55.770 --> 07:58.440 On behalf of General John M. Murray 07:58.440 --> 08:01.840 Commander United States Army Futures Command, 08:01.840 --> 08:03.498 welcome to the United States Army 08:03.498 --> 08:06.410 Combat Capabilities Development Command 08:06.410 --> 08:11.360 Change of Command between Major General Cedric T. Wins 08:11.360 --> 08:13.873 and Major General John A. George. 08:14.970 --> 08:19.210 On behalf of the Officers, Soldiers, professional civilians, 08:19.210 --> 08:21.100 and families of the Command, 08:21.100 --> 08:25.410 Staff Sergeant Joshua Garren will now present a bouquet 08:25.410 --> 08:28.670 of red roses to Mrs. Cassandra Wins 08:28.670 --> 08:32.330 in appreciation of her support and steadfast commitment 08:32.330 --> 08:35.050 to the Officers, Soldiers, families, 08:35.050 --> 08:38.409 and civilians comprising the CCDC family. 08:38.409 --> 08:41.576 (audience applauding) 08:48.870 --> 08:51.840 Sergeant Christopher Coulter will now present a bouquet 08:51.840 --> 08:54.720 of sunflowers to Mrs. Shannon George 08:54.720 --> 08:58.850 on behalf of the Officers, Soldiers, professional civilians, 08:58.850 --> 09:00.730 and families of the Command, 09:00.730 --> 09:04.039 welcoming her to the CCDC family. 09:04.039 --> 09:07.206 (audience applauding) 09:13.160 --> 09:14.610 From ancient times, 09:14.610 --> 09:17.410 armies throughout the world have conducted ceremonies 09:17.410 --> 09:20.320 to commemorate victories over enemies, 09:20.320 --> 09:21.940 honor comrades in arms, 09:21.940 --> 09:24.410 and celebrate special occasions. 09:24.410 --> 09:26.910 For over 241 years, 09:26.910 --> 09:30.290 these ceremonies have added color and pageantry 09:30.290 --> 09:32.230 to Army and military life, 09:32.230 --> 09:36.380 while preserving tradition and stimulating esprit de corps. 09:36.380 --> 09:39.450 They reaffirm that the Army is perpetuated 09:39.450 --> 09:42.280 on cherished values and traditions. 09:42.280 --> 09:46.070 Today, you will witness a small part of that tradition, 09:46.070 --> 09:49.070 as we pass the colors of the United States Army 09:49.070 --> 09:51.650 Combat Capabilities Development Command 09:51.650 --> 09:52.863 to the new Commander. 09:54.120 --> 09:57.290 The Change of Command is a time honored ceremony 09:57.290 --> 10:00.370 that is steeped in symbolism and heritage. 10:00.370 --> 10:01.680 In times past, 10:01.680 --> 10:04.090 the colors were an actual rallying point 10:04.090 --> 10:06.240 for the troops in battle. 10:06.240 --> 10:07.360 In many ways, 10:07.360 --> 10:10.480 Unit colors serve the same purpose today, 10:10.480 --> 10:13.660 to draw Soldiers and Unit professionals together 10:13.660 --> 10:15.740 for a common action. 10:15.740 --> 10:20.150 The colors are a visible symbol of Unity and loyalty. 10:20.150 --> 10:24.160 The Commander Sergeant Major is the keeper of the colors. 10:24.160 --> 10:26.780 As the Senior Enlisted Soldier in the Unit, 10:26.780 --> 10:30.730 he is the spokesman for both the loyalty and concerns 10:30.730 --> 10:33.730 of the Soldiers and the civilian workforce, 10:33.730 --> 10:37.173 as well as being the Principal Advisor to the Commander. 10:58.120 --> 11:00.360 The passing of the CCDC colors 11:00.360 --> 11:02.830 from Major General Wins to General Murray 11:02.830 --> 11:06.132 symbolizes Major General Wins relinquishing Command 11:06.132 --> 11:07.710 to General Murray, 11:07.710 --> 11:11.640 signifying that his Mission here is complete. 11:11.640 --> 11:14.140 The passing of the colors from General Murray 11:14.140 --> 11:18.540 to Major General George signifies the passing of his trust 11:18.540 --> 11:20.900 and also the Command of the Unit 11:20.900 --> 11:23.770 and its Soldiers and civilians. 11:23.770 --> 11:26.650 The passing of the colors from Major General George 11:26.650 --> 11:28.860 to Command Sergeant Major Stanley 11:28.860 --> 11:31.970 signifies the confidence the Commander places 11:31.970 --> 11:34.040 in the Non-Commissioned Officers Corps, 11:34.040 --> 11:35.764 and as the Command Sergeant Major's 11:35.764 --> 11:40.083 first act of allegiance and loyalty to his new Commander. 11:41.330 --> 11:45.780 By the authority of the Army Regulation 600-20, 11:45.780 --> 11:47.727 paragraph 2-3, 11:47.727 --> 11:51.097 "The undersigned assumes Command of the United States Army 11:51.097 --> 11:54.027 "Combat Capabilities Development Command 11:54.027 --> 11:57.207 "effective 1 November, 2019, 11:57.207 --> 12:01.727 "signed Major General John A. George Commanding." 12:03.585 --> 12:07.168 (camera shutters clicking) 12:37.610 --> 12:38.930 Ladies and gentlemen, 12:38.930 --> 12:41.360 the Commanding General of the United States Army 12:41.360 --> 12:45.340 Futures Command General John M. Murray. 12:45.340 --> 12:48.507 (audience applauding) 12:54.050 --> 12:55.493 - So, good morning. 12:55.493 --> 12:56.326 (audience murmuring) 12:56.326 --> 12:57.170 That's pretty weak. 12:57.170 --> 12:58.124 Good morning. 12:58.124 --> 12:59.350 (audience replying loudly) 12:59.350 --> 13:00.183 Much better. 13:00.183 --> 13:02.575 So, I'm sorry, Shannon, I have to do this. 13:02.575 --> 13:04.010 (clears throat) 13:04.010 --> 13:06.020 So I've known Shannon George for a long time. 13:06.020 --> 13:09.420 Nobody else would bring a vase or a "voss" 13:09.420 --> 13:10.270 for the flowers. 13:10.270 --> 13:12.990 I was really impressed that... (audience laughing) 13:12.990 --> 13:14.510 And y'all can't see that down there. 13:14.510 --> 13:16.803 And the other thing I'm really impressed with is that 13:16.803 --> 13:18.930 I was thinking through the Changes of Commands 13:18.930 --> 13:22.400 that I've participated in over the last 37 years, 13:22.400 --> 13:24.670 and they've always involved either really hot, 13:24.670 --> 13:26.950 or it's been rainin', or it's been snowin', 13:26.950 --> 13:28.080 and they've all been outside. 13:28.080 --> 13:31.369 I'm really impressed with the job this crew did 13:31.369 --> 13:33.930 kinda mirroring an outdoor ceremony inside 13:33.930 --> 13:35.173 except for one thing, 13:36.160 --> 13:37.620 and that's the Pass and Review. 13:37.620 --> 13:39.180 So, (audience laughing) 13:39.180 --> 13:40.960 so we're gonna adjust on the fly, 13:40.960 --> 13:42.300 and the Pass and Review will start 13:42.300 --> 13:43.640 with Sergeant Major Stanley 13:43.640 --> 13:45.251 and we'll all just troop by, 13:45.251 --> 13:46.770 (audience laughing) and we'll go that section, 13:46.770 --> 13:47.603 then this section, 13:47.603 --> 13:50.293 then this section at the end of the ceremony. 13:51.840 --> 13:54.910 You think I'm kidding? (audience laughing) 13:54.910 --> 13:57.030 So I heard a lot of VIP's read off, 13:57.030 --> 13:58.140 and I don't see a lot of 'em. 13:58.140 --> 14:00.860 I see Dick Formica, Joel Tyler's here, 14:00.860 --> 14:03.690 which is an important part of the AFC Team, 14:03.690 --> 14:05.750 and as the Commander of ATEC, 14:05.750 --> 14:08.680 I see Kurt over there, it's good to see you again. 14:08.680 --> 14:11.510 Bo Dias, kind of a blast from the past, 14:11.510 --> 14:12.600 but lots of good friends, 14:12.600 --> 14:13.680 and I'm gonna miss somebody. 14:13.680 --> 14:14.520 Bruce, how you doin'? 14:14.520 --> 14:16.130 I didn't hear your name. 14:16.130 --> 14:20.613 Vince, Jim Bonner, member of the APG crowd up here. 14:20.613 --> 14:23.527 It's just, it's really good to get up to APG, 14:23.527 --> 14:26.520 and the synergy that goes on in this installation 14:26.520 --> 14:28.860 I don't think is replicated in a lot of different 14:28.860 --> 14:30.513 installations around the world. 14:31.793 --> 14:34.700 So I'm really happy to not only do this ceremony today, 14:34.700 --> 14:38.710 but to really get to spend some time with the CCDC Team, 14:38.710 --> 14:40.310 really, for the rest of the day. 14:42.400 --> 14:43.940 So, you know, 14:43.940 --> 14:45.690 we're here to change Commanders, 14:45.690 --> 14:47.920 and this is another thing that's really true 14:47.920 --> 14:49.650 across the Army. 14:49.650 --> 14:52.920 And, although we're here to change Commanders, 14:52.920 --> 14:55.210 the Command itself is represented by the people 14:55.210 --> 14:56.840 sittin' in the audience. 14:56.840 --> 14:58.810 So, Cedric Wins has been in Command 14:58.810 --> 15:00.160 for about three years now, 15:00.160 --> 15:01.460 we'll just call it three years, 15:01.460 --> 15:03.080 and I'm not gonna do public math, 15:03.080 --> 15:05.835 but 365 times three is a lot of days. 15:05.835 --> 15:07.780 (audience laughing) 15:07.780 --> 15:10.450 And two of those days have kinda been about Cedric, 15:10.450 --> 15:12.917 and that's when he took Command and when he gave up Command. 15:12.917 --> 15:15.040 And the rest of those days, that large number, 15:15.040 --> 15:16.700 is about the people sittin' in this audience 15:16.700 --> 15:18.721 and the people really across the world. 15:18.721 --> 15:22.220 When you look at the span of CCDC, 15:22.220 --> 15:24.880 and it's really about the people that do the work 15:24.880 --> 15:26.320 day in and day out. 15:26.320 --> 15:30.800 And Commanders have the privilege of leading organizations, 15:30.800 --> 15:32.830 and Command is a lot of things. 15:32.830 --> 15:36.060 And one thing that Command is not, is a right. 15:36.060 --> 15:39.490 So Commanders have the privilege of leading organizations, 15:39.490 --> 15:42.370 but really, the organization is you. 15:42.370 --> 15:45.572 The work that gets done day in and day out is you. 15:45.572 --> 15:48.750 The accomplishments that get achieved day in and day out 15:48.750 --> 15:49.780 is you. 15:49.780 --> 15:50.700 And as Commanders, 15:50.700 --> 15:52.380 we have the privilege of being a part 15:52.380 --> 15:54.510 of your Team for very short periods of time. 15:54.510 --> 15:56.530 So, thank you to everybody in the audience, 15:56.530 --> 15:59.010 thank you to everybody from CCDC, 15:59.010 --> 16:01.900 for the hard work that has happened under Cedric Wins, 16:01.900 --> 16:03.880 that will happen under John George, 16:03.880 --> 16:07.190 and the accomplishments that you will achieve. 16:07.190 --> 16:09.183 And as we've heard just an amazing history 16:09.183 --> 16:11.230 with this organization, 16:11.230 --> 16:15.530 spanning back to 1775, the inception of our Army, 16:15.530 --> 16:16.410 and back then, 16:16.410 --> 16:20.420 upgrading cannon carriages in the Revolutionary War 16:20.420 --> 16:21.550 to today, 16:21.550 --> 16:24.550 really driving cutting edge technology 16:24.550 --> 16:27.690 as we focus on the Army's Modernization Priorities 16:27.690 --> 16:30.560 and specifically the 31, 16:30.560 --> 16:32.300 and I will call it the 31 plus three 16:32.300 --> 16:35.170 if you wrap in Neil Thoroughgood's efforts, 16:35.170 --> 16:38.200 efforts that we're leading for our Army. 16:38.200 --> 16:41.870 And I truly believe that most Americans in matter of fact, 16:41.870 --> 16:43.340 and this is kind of a sad fact, 16:43.340 --> 16:47.670 most people in our Army don't understand what goes on 16:47.670 --> 16:48.820 within CCDC, 16:48.820 --> 16:51.680 don't understand the significant contributions 16:51.680 --> 16:53.690 that you make day in and day out, 16:53.690 --> 16:57.340 don't understand throughout the course of your history 16:57.340 --> 17:00.040 how you have actually contributed to saving the lives 17:00.040 --> 17:01.920 of our Soldiers on battlefields. 17:01.920 --> 17:03.950 And for that, I am exceptionally grateful, 17:03.950 --> 17:05.630 and I'm exceptionally proud 17:05.630 --> 17:07.713 of the work that goes on up here. 17:09.310 --> 17:12.310 And that innovation doesn't come overnight, 17:12.310 --> 17:15.750 and I know that you all know all too well the dedication, 17:15.750 --> 17:16.583 the brilliance, 17:16.583 --> 17:18.790 and that dose of creativity it takes to achieve 17:18.790 --> 17:20.810 what you have achieved and will achieved. 17:20.810 --> 17:23.088 And we do stand in challenging times. 17:23.088 --> 17:25.740 New National Defense Strategy points us 17:25.740 --> 17:27.090 in a very specific direction. 17:27.090 --> 17:28.070 The Army is embarked 17:28.070 --> 17:30.528 on a very ambitious Modernization campaign, 17:30.528 --> 17:34.930 but I am very confident with the capabilities up here 17:34.930 --> 17:37.710 at Aberdeen and within CCDC that we will deliver 17:37.710 --> 17:40.393 on what we have promised our Army and our country. 17:43.140 --> 17:44.910 So, you know, 17:44.910 --> 17:48.193 all this restructuring from the 19th century to today, 17:49.030 --> 17:52.050 was done in the name of greater lethality, 17:52.050 --> 17:56.060 faster, more efficient, and more focused. 17:56.060 --> 17:57.430 And what that history shows, though, 17:57.430 --> 17:59.510 is that reflection is our inability, 17:59.510 --> 18:01.710 our Army's inability to capitalize on, 18:01.710 --> 18:03.930 what I say, is your tremendous work. 18:03.930 --> 18:06.880 But the quality of that work remains unquestioned. 18:06.880 --> 18:08.620 Regardless of what we call this Unit, 18:08.620 --> 18:10.620 whether it's RDECOM, CCDC, 18:10.620 --> 18:13.525 and I'm not anticipating another name change for a while. 18:13.525 --> 18:16.320 (audience laughing) 18:16.320 --> 18:17.310 And like I said earlier, 18:17.310 --> 18:19.120 we all have 18:20.009 --> 18:21.640 the dubious honor 18:21.640 --> 18:23.150 of being part of a Unit where most 18:23.150 --> 18:25.180 of the Army doesn't understand what you do 18:25.180 --> 18:26.610 each and every day. 18:26.610 --> 18:29.100 But I remain absolutely confident in the people 18:29.100 --> 18:29.990 of this organization, 18:29.990 --> 18:32.212 the leadership of this organization, 18:32.212 --> 18:33.980 the civilians in this organization, 18:33.980 --> 18:35.360 and when I say people, 18:35.360 --> 18:38.260 whether that's uniformed or not uniformed, 18:38.260 --> 18:40.650 remain confident in your ability to deliver for our Army. 18:40.650 --> 18:43.589 And already in your short time at CCDC, 18:43.589 --> 18:46.550 you have made tremendous strides 18:46.550 --> 18:49.210 in our ability to develop technology quickly, 18:49.210 --> 18:50.190 and most importantly, 18:50.190 --> 18:51.890 get it into the hands of our Soldiers 18:51.890 --> 18:54.710 and close that gap between us and our adversaries. 18:54.710 --> 18:57.540 And the demand will not go away for that. 18:57.540 --> 18:59.150 You're gonna be asked to go faster, 18:59.150 --> 19:00.740 you're gonna be asked to be more efficient, 19:00.740 --> 19:03.380 and you're gonna be asked to be more effective. 19:03.380 --> 19:04.230 In fact, 19:04.230 --> 19:06.740 that demand is only going to grow. 19:06.740 --> 19:09.756 And we have to push the boundaries if possible today 19:09.756 --> 19:13.100 to ensure our successes tomorrow, 19:13.100 --> 19:14.420 and as I've said, 19:14.420 --> 19:15.700 our Army is counting on us, 19:15.700 --> 19:18.250 and I know that you will not disappoint. 19:18.250 --> 19:20.670 So, today marks another page in the history of this Command, 19:20.670 --> 19:24.610 as we bid farewell to Cedric Wins and Cassandra, 19:24.610 --> 19:26.750 and Jane apologizes for not bein' able to be here, 19:26.750 --> 19:27.583 Cassandra, 19:27.583 --> 19:30.810 she said to pass on that she is very envious 19:30.810 --> 19:33.030 that you now have your Soldier back in terms 19:33.030 --> 19:35.530 of moving on to the next chapter in your life. 19:35.530 --> 19:38.290 And I believe your son Matthew is, is not here, 19:38.290 --> 19:41.600 but pass on our congratulations to him as well. 19:41.600 --> 19:44.170 And Cedric and I have a little bit of a history. 19:44.170 --> 19:46.360 When I got to the building in 2015, 19:46.360 --> 19:48.350 Cedric was the FD, 19:48.350 --> 19:50.160 so I had the honor of working with Cedric 19:50.160 --> 19:53.970 for about a year before he came up here to Aberdeen. 19:53.970 --> 19:57.790 And he, Cedric and his Team, this Team, 19:57.790 --> 20:01.250 have in no small part changed the world. 20:01.250 --> 20:03.140 And while I'm sure in his remarks, 20:03.140 --> 20:05.620 he's gonna give you all the credit, 20:05.620 --> 20:08.090 I will tell you that leadership matters. 20:08.090 --> 20:10.550 Leadership plays a huge role in everything 20:10.550 --> 20:13.287 an organization does or fails to do. 20:13.287 --> 20:16.457 Leadership plays a huge role in every success 20:16.457 --> 20:18.203 and every failure. 20:18.203 --> 20:21.900 And he's been a huge part of your success 20:21.900 --> 20:25.050 in the minimal amount of things that didn't quite mark up 20:25.050 --> 20:26.460 to what they should have been. 20:26.460 --> 20:27.857 Minimal things. 20:27.857 --> 20:30.773 And every Command has them, I got more than my fair share. 20:31.780 --> 20:34.350 But you've been a huge part of every success 20:34.350 --> 20:35.560 for over the three years. 20:35.560 --> 20:36.770 Which, I'm pretty sure, 20:36.770 --> 20:39.380 when you joined the Army 31 years ago, I think, 20:39.380 --> 20:42.524 was about what you intended to serve was those three years. 20:42.524 --> 20:44.040 (audience laughing) 20:44.040 --> 20:45.930 So he did, Cedric actually did his three years 20:45.930 --> 20:47.930 at the tail end as opposed to the front. 20:49.500 --> 20:52.980 Cedric has led this Team through what most people 20:52.980 --> 20:56.050 do not recognize for the challenges it presents, 20:56.050 --> 20:57.350 and that's the transition. 20:58.370 --> 21:01.450 Cedric, under the leadership, when it was RDECOM, 21:01.450 --> 21:03.980 began the SNT Reviews that I'm sure most of you 21:03.980 --> 21:07.092 are familiar with and look forward to each and every year. 21:07.092 --> 21:08.566 (audience laughing) 21:08.566 --> 21:10.710 Challenging, challenging day, 21:10.710 --> 21:14.100 sitting in the Pentagon going through SNT Reviews. 21:14.100 --> 21:17.627 And, of course, the transition from RDECOM to CCDC, 21:17.627 --> 21:20.670 and the transition during the stand up 21:20.670 --> 21:22.290 of Army's Future Command. 21:22.290 --> 21:25.220 And in every case, Cedric has done a phenomenal job, 21:25.220 --> 21:29.150 and been a phenomenal Teammate for me and everybody 21:29.150 --> 21:30.167 as part of the AFC Team, 21:30.167 --> 21:32.363 and I sincerely appreciate that, Cedric. 21:33.410 --> 21:35.280 And transitions can go one of two ways. 21:35.280 --> 21:37.600 They can be disruptive or they can be productive. 21:37.600 --> 21:42.600 And the judgment of that is, in the eyes of a lot of people, 21:42.730 --> 21:45.270 I judge it as completely productive, 21:45.270 --> 21:47.810 and that is almost solely due to the leadership 21:47.810 --> 21:49.040 of Cedric Wins. 21:49.040 --> 21:52.960 His steady hand ensured that CCDC continued to produce 21:52.960 --> 21:57.150 the technologies and the equipment that our Soldiers need. 21:57.150 --> 21:59.850 And Cedric, you didn't miss a beat in Corps Functions, 21:59.850 --> 22:01.550 and to keep up both the pace of change 22:01.550 --> 22:03.860 and the reputation of this great Command 22:03.860 --> 22:06.280 requires determined and exceptional leadership, 22:06.280 --> 22:07.533 and you were all of that. 22:08.840 --> 22:13.451 And to fill that role, I asked for, and the Army approved, 22:13.451 --> 22:17.670 Major General John George to replace Cedric Wins. 22:17.670 --> 22:21.310 I've also known John for a long time, and Shannon, 22:21.310 --> 22:24.020 Jane sends her regards, 22:24.020 --> 22:26.620 and I think you probably talk to her more than I do. 22:28.250 --> 22:30.870 And we could not have found not only a better Commander, 22:30.870 --> 22:34.840 but a better Command Team to lead this great organization. 22:34.840 --> 22:37.580 They're coming in an exciting time, as I said, 22:37.580 --> 22:39.543 change will continue to happen. 22:40.410 --> 22:43.970 The ask of this community, of this organization, 22:43.970 --> 22:46.928 AFC writ large will continue to be large, 22:46.928 --> 22:50.379 but he comes down from, up the road from us, 22:50.379 --> 22:53.890 just down the road at Fort Eustis. 22:53.890 --> 22:57.050 And I do think John is the right person at this time, 22:57.050 --> 23:01.530 because I do see value in the linkages between what goes on 23:01.530 --> 23:04.530 at Fort Eustis and what goes on here at APG. 23:04.530 --> 23:07.260 The linkage of concepts to technologies, 23:07.260 --> 23:10.060 concepts driving you to innovation, 23:10.060 --> 23:13.080 and your innovations driving future concepts, 23:13.080 --> 23:14.890 I think is one of the most critical things 23:14.890 --> 23:16.993 that we can contribute to our Army. 23:18.670 --> 23:20.360 So in conclusion, 23:20.360 --> 23:22.380 the dedication, passion, 23:22.380 --> 23:25.100 and sheer brain power represented 23:25.100 --> 23:28.910 in this room today is CCDC. 23:28.910 --> 23:31.130 It is the heart and soul of this organization, 23:31.130 --> 23:34.170 it is the reputation of this organization, 23:34.170 --> 23:36.840 and I have absolute confidence in this Team 23:36.840 --> 23:39.600 and faith in what you're able to do. 23:39.600 --> 23:43.360 It's been my honor and my privilege, not my right, 23:43.360 --> 23:45.470 to be a small part of your Team, 23:45.470 --> 23:48.340 and to lead AFC for the last year. 23:48.340 --> 23:50.770 Your work has and will continue 23:50.770 --> 23:53.670 to not only impact our Soldiers, 23:53.670 --> 23:56.240 but also our children, and our grandchildren, 23:56.240 --> 23:59.140 and as a matter of fact, our entire nation. 23:59.140 --> 24:01.610 Thank you for what you do each and every day. 24:01.610 --> 24:04.050 Thank you for your effort, your dedication, 24:04.050 --> 24:07.040 your steadfast loyalty to the United States Army. 24:07.040 --> 24:09.520 God bless America, God bless our Army, 24:09.520 --> 24:10.825 and thank you very much. 24:10.825 --> 24:13.992 (audience applauding) 24:21.170 --> 24:22.350 - [Announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, 24:22.350 --> 24:24.510 the outgoing Commanding General, 24:24.510 --> 24:27.474 Major General Cedric T. Wins. 24:27.474 --> 24:30.641 (audience applauding) 24:35.680 --> 24:37.234 - All right, good morning, everyone. 24:37.234 --> 24:38.270 (audience replies) 24:38.270 --> 24:40.873 To the out stations, good morning to you as well. 24:41.834 --> 24:43.434 Can't hear me, no response. 24:43.434 --> 24:44.267 (audience laughing) All right. 24:44.267 --> 24:45.710 So, I just wanted to say good morning, 24:45.710 --> 24:47.610 and thank each and every one of you 24:47.610 --> 24:49.920 for comin' and takin' part in this Change of Command. 24:49.920 --> 24:53.190 It is a big deal for AFC 24:53.190 --> 24:56.420 and for CCDC as an organization. 24:56.420 --> 25:00.060 I won't go through the list of very senior attendees, 25:00.060 --> 25:01.290 but just, needless to say, 25:01.290 --> 25:03.920 since it was already done during the introduction, 25:03.920 --> 25:06.640 I just wanna thank you for being here. 25:06.640 --> 25:09.316 It means a lot to have you here to recognize 25:09.316 --> 25:13.900 this Command and this organization of great people, 25:13.900 --> 25:16.973 and so I really appreciate you all being here. 25:16.973 --> 25:20.880 I'd also like to recognize my fellow General Officers, 25:20.880 --> 25:23.766 those members of the Senior Executive Service, 25:23.766 --> 25:27.108 and ladies, and gentlemens, and friends of CCDC, 25:27.108 --> 25:29.113 and Team APG as well. 25:30.010 --> 25:33.310 General Murray, knowin' full well how busy your schedule is, 25:33.310 --> 25:37.410 I'm personally grateful that you could be present here today 25:37.410 --> 25:39.250 and to host this event, 25:39.250 --> 25:43.870 and to allow the colors to be passed from me to you. 25:43.870 --> 25:46.660 And I wasn't tryin' to hold on to the colors, 25:46.660 --> 25:47.510 or anything like that, 25:47.510 --> 25:50.077 just so you know. (audience laughing) 25:50.077 --> 25:52.590 (chuckles) So by now I'm sure you know 25:52.590 --> 25:55.380 that General Murray is the First Commanding General 25:55.380 --> 25:57.710 of the Army's Futures Command. 25:57.710 --> 25:59.010 He is not, however, 25:59.010 --> 26:00.700 the first Commander that I've reported 26:00.700 --> 26:02.520 to since taking Command. 26:02.520 --> 26:03.853 In fact, he's the third. 26:04.890 --> 26:06.770 And that's pretty rare, 26:06.770 --> 26:09.520 when you think about the opportunity to have worked 26:09.520 --> 26:12.633 for three Four-Stars on one Command Tour. 26:13.670 --> 26:15.410 More often than not, 26:15.410 --> 26:17.560 if rotations of leaders are occurring like that, 26:17.560 --> 26:21.370 it's because the Four-Star is gettin' rid of one, 26:21.370 --> 26:23.733 or two, or three of the Commanders. 26:25.170 --> 26:27.450 So, that's not the case here. 26:27.450 --> 26:29.270 (audience laughing) 26:29.270 --> 26:31.803 I'd like to first thank General Dennis Via, 26:32.920 --> 26:36.720 who placed trust in me to lead this organization, 26:36.720 --> 26:39.433 and putting me in command of what was then RDECOM. 26:40.830 --> 26:42.970 And then also General Gus Perna, 26:42.970 --> 26:46.300 who challenged me to operationalize RDECOM, 26:46.300 --> 26:49.190 and gave a clear set of guidance, 26:49.190 --> 26:51.470 and as clear a guidance as you could get, 26:51.470 --> 26:54.770 and reinforced the Commander's role in leading 26:54.770 --> 26:56.573 this very unique organization. 26:57.720 --> 27:00.730 And then as we transition from AMC to AFC, 27:00.730 --> 27:03.610 he defined how the Command's RND Alignment 27:03.610 --> 27:07.020 would help shape the Army's Modernization Efforts. 27:07.020 --> 27:08.860 And then last, of course, was General Murray, 27:08.860 --> 27:13.370 who counted on CCDC to be the foundation of AFC, 27:13.370 --> 27:15.960 and to continue to execute our mission 27:15.960 --> 27:17.720 through four key lines of effort: 27:17.720 --> 27:19.780 integrated technology development, 27:19.780 --> 27:21.910 talent management and infrastructure, 27:21.910 --> 27:23.830 integrated business processes, 27:23.830 --> 27:26.300 and strategic communications. 27:26.300 --> 27:28.840 These mission areas and tasks set us on a path 27:28.840 --> 27:31.200 to continue to deliver for the Army 27:31.200 --> 27:33.273 through transparency and collaboration. 27:34.350 --> 27:39.350 To my fellow APG Commanders, PEOs, CFT Directors, 27:39.460 --> 27:41.800 thank you all for being here. 27:41.800 --> 27:46.070 Your participation confirms for me the significance 27:46.070 --> 27:48.960 of today's event and adds a personal element 27:48.960 --> 27:50.113 I will always remember. 27:51.160 --> 27:54.960 Rarely does a day go by when I don't make note 27:54.960 --> 27:57.110 or make an observation in a meeting, 27:57.110 --> 27:59.210 in a briefing, in a conversation, 27:59.210 --> 28:03.630 about your character, your candor, your professionalism, 28:03.630 --> 28:06.700 and how impactful it's been on me each and every day 28:06.700 --> 28:08.550 as I strive to do better as a leader. 28:09.980 --> 28:11.850 Now, you may notice that I'm thankin' everyone 28:11.850 --> 28:12.720 for participating, 28:12.720 --> 28:14.480 not just simply attending. 28:14.480 --> 28:16.303 And that's on purpose. 28:16.303 --> 28:19.730 Together, we represent the trust, transparency, 28:19.730 --> 28:21.880 and teamwork the Army needs to modernize 28:21.880 --> 28:23.780 a clear set of Modernization Priorities 28:23.780 --> 28:26.030 to get capabilities in the hands of Soldiers. 28:26.900 --> 28:29.210 To the Soldiers, Non-Commissioned Officers, 28:29.210 --> 28:33.360 Officers, DA civilians of CCDC, 28:33.360 --> 28:35.070 through your committed efforts, 28:35.070 --> 28:37.743 our Command is more of a Team than ever before. 28:39.030 --> 28:40.820 Speakin' of Teams, 28:40.820 --> 28:44.770 everyone knows how much I like sports and sports analogies. 28:44.770 --> 28:46.230 'Course, after yesterday's luncheon, 28:46.230 --> 28:49.226 I'm not too sure I didn't murder quite a few of 'em. 28:49.226 --> 28:50.530 (audience laughing) 28:50.530 --> 28:52.920 But growing up playing high school and college sports, 28:52.920 --> 28:55.560 I had the opportunity to be around tremendous coaches 28:55.560 --> 28:58.120 who stressed the importance of Team. 28:58.120 --> 28:59.820 One of those great coaches, Morgan Wootten, 28:59.820 --> 29:01.817 would constantly remind his players, 29:01.817 --> 29:04.107 "There's no 'I' in Team." 29:04.107 --> 29:07.090 Now, the great Michael Jordan would say, 29:07.090 --> 29:08.827 "But there is in win." 29:10.111 --> 29:11.090 (audience laughing) 29:11.090 --> 29:13.340 But you still gotta have a Team to get there. 29:14.630 --> 29:16.210 Nonetheless, 29:16.210 --> 29:18.800 one of the important things sports and the Army 29:18.800 --> 29:19.633 have taught me, 29:19.633 --> 29:22.950 is that Teams are not just defined by who's just present. 29:22.950 --> 29:24.758 Teams are defined by who takes part, 29:24.758 --> 29:27.710 who participates as a cohesive Unit, 29:27.710 --> 29:29.993 giving their very best to make things better. 29:30.930 --> 29:33.897 Today is a milestone that's routinely occurred over the Army 29:33.897 --> 29:35.520 and the Army's history, 29:35.520 --> 29:38.210 where the Change of Command means thanking those 29:38.210 --> 29:39.400 who helped you succeed, 29:39.400 --> 29:42.773 and giving advice to the person who takes the flag. 29:43.780 --> 29:46.640 I've already passed on many insights that I have 29:46.640 --> 29:49.630 to Major General John George. 29:49.630 --> 29:50.730 Many of you don't know, 29:50.730 --> 29:54.609 but this is the third job that John has followed me into. 29:54.609 --> 29:56.140 (audience laughing) 29:56.140 --> 29:58.610 And I can't thank him enough for stepping into my shoes 29:58.610 --> 30:00.905 once again and cleanin' up another mess that I've made. 30:00.905 --> 30:04.550 (audience laughing) 30:04.550 --> 30:07.440 The list of who's helped me through this time 30:07.440 --> 30:11.509 has to start with this incredible CCDC workforce. 30:11.509 --> 30:14.100 Everything this Command has accomplished 30:14.100 --> 30:17.140 was only possible through your expertise, 30:17.140 --> 30:19.640 your dedication, your commitment, 30:19.640 --> 30:22.620 to making our War Fighters more lethal and effective, 30:22.620 --> 30:26.080 and giving them the best opportunity to come home safely 30:26.080 --> 30:27.940 to their loved ones. 30:27.940 --> 30:30.680 You all have been all in from the start, 30:30.680 --> 30:32.560 no matter the challenge, 30:32.560 --> 30:35.100 or the narrative that talked about your prior successes 30:35.100 --> 30:36.543 or your prior failures. 30:37.580 --> 30:39.700 It's been a great honor and a fulfilling culmination 30:39.700 --> 30:43.253 to my career to lead such a talented group of people. 30:44.180 --> 30:46.770 You really do give our Soldiers an advantage 30:46.770 --> 30:49.173 no Soldier on the planet enjoys. 30:50.760 --> 30:51.593 And so next, 30:51.593 --> 30:56.010 I wanna thank my Directors of the CCDC Centers and Labs 30:56.010 --> 30:57.833 who lead this workforce. 30:57.833 --> 31:00.295 There are many ways I could characterize 31:00.295 --> 31:03.600 the relationships that a Commanding General 31:03.600 --> 31:06.210 of this organization has with his Directors, 31:06.210 --> 31:09.593 'cause they're all Tier One and Tier Two SESs. 31:10.440 --> 31:14.210 But the word I would use today is the word "passionate". 31:14.210 --> 31:17.404 They're passionate as they gave their support to my vision, 31:17.404 --> 31:20.280 and equally passionate when they advocated 31:20.280 --> 31:23.500 for their Centers and their Labs. 31:23.500 --> 31:25.780 And what they were most passionate about, 31:25.780 --> 31:27.840 and I thank them for the most, 31:27.840 --> 31:30.610 was simply leading their Teams. 31:30.610 --> 31:33.450 Each of you all stands front and center 31:33.450 --> 31:36.060 of a formation of thousands of scientists, 31:36.060 --> 31:38.060 engineers, technicians, 31:38.060 --> 31:41.280 and staff who need strong leadership during this time 31:41.280 --> 31:44.370 of unprecedented change for this community. 31:44.370 --> 31:47.013 And so each and every one of you have my gratitude. 31:47.887 --> 31:51.180 I'm especially grateful because of the last three years 31:51.180 --> 31:53.060 that brought a number of challenges 31:53.060 --> 31:55.090 that we would not have accomplished 31:55.090 --> 31:57.633 had we not recognized the need to come together. 31:58.820 --> 31:59.653 For example, 31:59.653 --> 32:03.150 we conducted one of the largest SNT Realignments in history, 32:03.150 --> 32:06.090 over $1.8 billion in Resource Realignment, 32:06.090 --> 32:09.922 and 14,000 personnel moving from one Four-Star Command 32:09.922 --> 32:11.580 to another. 32:11.580 --> 32:14.930 This shift is perhaps second only to when this Command 32:14.930 --> 32:16.033 stood up as RDECOM. 32:17.190 --> 32:19.290 And I believe the Army will see the benefits 32:19.290 --> 32:21.633 of those changes for years to come. 32:22.840 --> 32:25.530 Having a unified Team getting after a set 32:25.530 --> 32:27.860 of focused Modernization Priorities, 32:27.860 --> 32:32.280 we all agree was a critical component that was missing 32:32.280 --> 32:35.180 from recent past efforts to modernize. 32:35.180 --> 32:37.230 Well, now comes the hard part. 32:37.230 --> 32:40.040 Staying the course in the face of inevitable change 32:40.040 --> 32:40.963 and uncertainty. 32:41.980 --> 32:43.570 No matter the challenge, 32:43.570 --> 32:45.902 I'm confident CCDC will quickly adapt 32:45.902 --> 32:48.320 and continue to deliver for the Army 32:48.320 --> 32:51.100 and the Joint War Fighter as long as each of you 32:51.100 --> 32:53.253 continues to rely on trust, 32:53.253 --> 32:56.413 transparency, and grow a sense of teamwork. 32:57.800 --> 33:00.216 Our Headquarters Staff here in particular, 33:00.216 --> 33:04.760 you did just that as you took on three roles simultaneously. 33:04.760 --> 33:06.270 Our daily mission, 33:06.270 --> 33:08.530 supporting the standup of AFC, 33:08.530 --> 33:10.893 and helping CCDC emerge from RDECOM. 33:12.160 --> 33:12.993 During that time, 33:12.993 --> 33:15.780 we continue to move forward in three areas. 33:15.780 --> 33:17.800 Our campaign plan, 33:17.800 --> 33:20.640 developing science and technology strategies, 33:20.640 --> 33:23.300 and crafting new relationships. 33:23.300 --> 33:26.440 Successes in these areas span a wide range. 33:26.440 --> 33:27.273 For example, 33:27.273 --> 33:29.100 we expanded our strategic engagements 33:29.100 --> 33:32.130 to include partnerships with multiple universities, 33:32.130 --> 33:32.963 but particularly, 33:32.963 --> 33:35.630 our Historically Black Colleges and Universities, 33:35.630 --> 33:38.340 and our minority serving institutions. 33:38.340 --> 33:41.050 And it's just one Modernization example. 33:41.050 --> 33:43.310 The development of work that is ongoing 33:43.310 --> 33:45.810 for the strategic long range cannon, 33:45.810 --> 33:48.230 the CCDC Team continues to collaborate 33:48.230 --> 33:50.470 with a range of partners from industry, 33:50.470 --> 33:52.450 industry partners in Michigan, 33:52.450 --> 33:55.783 and to Navy partners in Dahlgren, Virginia. 33:56.720 --> 33:59.250 In the field of Direct Support of the War Fighter, 33:59.250 --> 34:01.420 we have developed Rapid Development Capabilities 34:01.420 --> 34:03.830 like the Radio Inner Operability Cable, 34:03.830 --> 34:06.931 a cable that enables real time secure communications 34:06.931 --> 34:10.550 between the Army and our coalition partners. 34:10.550 --> 34:13.410 And it was built right here on APG, 34:13.410 --> 34:15.093 and Soldier-tested in Korea. 34:15.970 --> 34:19.900 Those are just a few examples that show CCDC's range, 34:19.900 --> 34:21.148 be it in partnerships, 34:21.148 --> 34:24.690 the expertise to develop and build what the Army needs, 34:24.690 --> 34:27.843 or the ties to the Operational Force to test it out. 34:28.990 --> 34:31.350 I could literally spend the rest of the day 34:31.350 --> 34:34.120 talking about the incredible work that's done here, 34:34.120 --> 34:37.113 and every part of this Command that is truly unique. 34:38.330 --> 34:40.600 But it's now time to pass on a few final thoughts 34:40.600 --> 34:42.640 to the new Commander John George 34:42.640 --> 34:46.153 and take my place among the past Commanders. 34:46.153 --> 34:48.860 At the time when I assumed Command, 34:48.860 --> 34:51.120 my predecessor, John Wharton, 34:51.120 --> 34:55.340 referred to RDECOM, its Centers and its Labs, 34:55.340 --> 34:56.653 as a national treasure. 34:57.710 --> 35:00.070 And I didn't appreciate what he meant back then, 35:00.070 --> 35:01.063 but I do now. 35:01.980 --> 35:04.963 CCDC, you are a national treasure. 35:06.350 --> 35:09.790 And without a doubt, as far as Commands go, 35:09.790 --> 35:11.970 CCDC is unique. 35:11.970 --> 35:13.940 But it requires nothing more than leaders 35:13.940 --> 35:17.380 who can define for its uniquely talented workforce 35:17.380 --> 35:20.600 a vision and a focus that will allow them to continue 35:20.600 --> 35:23.070 to build on a growing list of successes, 35:23.070 --> 35:25.070 to develop, deliver, 35:25.070 --> 35:26.530 and discover technologies 35:26.530 --> 35:29.710 that produce capabilities for our War Fighters. 35:29.710 --> 35:31.677 To quote General Colin Powell, 35:31.677 --> 35:34.217 "Leadership is all about people. 35:34.217 --> 35:36.957 "It's not about plans, it's not about strategies, 35:36.957 --> 35:38.417 "it's about people. 35:38.417 --> 35:41.097 "Motivating people to get the job done. 35:41.097 --> 35:43.107 "You have to be people-centered." 35:44.000 --> 35:46.390 John, you've assumed Command of people who truly 35:46.390 --> 35:50.870 will help you see the future as a reality. 35:50.870 --> 35:53.280 One part of your Team is doing engineering support 35:53.280 --> 35:55.600 for our current field capabilities, 35:55.600 --> 35:59.130 while another is designing those for the next generation. 35:59.130 --> 36:00.700 And even yet another part of the Team 36:00.700 --> 36:02.540 is discovering technologies 36:02.540 --> 36:04.740 that will go into the generation after that. 36:05.980 --> 36:07.862 How they succeed in putting capabilities 36:07.862 --> 36:11.270 into the hands of Soldiers will be the story 36:11.270 --> 36:13.363 that you have to tell on their behalf. 36:14.300 --> 36:18.160 If you're lucky, as I've been over a long tour of Command, 36:18.160 --> 36:19.190 I promise you will leave 36:19.190 --> 36:21.550 without having gotten to a few Labs, 36:21.550 --> 36:23.920 a few test benches, a few ranges, 36:23.920 --> 36:26.070 where the Team is doing things in the Army 36:26.070 --> 36:27.363 that no one else can do. 36:28.290 --> 36:30.350 But in the places you do visit, 36:30.350 --> 36:32.270 you will see incredible work being done 36:32.270 --> 36:34.180 that will help you and the other Army leaders 36:34.180 --> 36:37.760 see visions of the future such as a robotic combat vehicle 36:37.760 --> 36:40.773 being tele-operated from thousands of miles apart, 36:40.773 --> 36:43.710 or Soldiers who can see inside and around a building 36:43.710 --> 36:46.180 without exposing themselves to enemy fire, 36:46.180 --> 36:47.843 to take out that same enemy. 36:48.820 --> 36:50.610 And as you see these innovative, 36:50.610 --> 36:52.830 cutting-edge ideas being developed, 36:52.830 --> 36:54.260 you will be reminded that each 36:54.260 --> 36:56.020 and every one of these efforts 36:56.020 --> 36:59.780 is done by a talented and integrated Team 36:59.780 --> 37:00.613 of scientists, 37:00.613 --> 37:02.520 engineers, and even technicians, 37:02.520 --> 37:04.560 with a variety of competencies, 37:04.560 --> 37:07.310 that have all come together to give our War Fighters 37:07.310 --> 37:09.183 the best technology that they can. 37:10.077 --> 37:13.180 It's always bittersweet to hand over Command, 37:13.180 --> 37:16.260 but I'm confident you and CCDC will continue to deliver 37:16.260 --> 37:19.690 for our Army as one whole organization. 37:19.690 --> 37:23.100 Our partners in industry, academia, and internationally, 37:23.100 --> 37:26.130 value the opportunity to work with us. 37:26.130 --> 37:27.470 More than ever, 37:27.470 --> 37:29.530 they've embraced those partnerships to leverage 37:29.530 --> 37:30.893 our technology, 37:30.893 --> 37:33.443 and the knowledge to produce capability. 37:34.480 --> 37:38.200 So when they see that CCDEVCOM logo, 37:38.200 --> 37:40.100 they know that with that 37:40.100 --> 37:43.280 comes a technology design with the War Fighter in mind, 37:43.280 --> 37:46.380 and what he or she needs to be the most lethal, 37:46.380 --> 37:48.740 the most dominant on the battlefield, 37:48.740 --> 37:50.340 and to be able to fight and win. 37:51.650 --> 37:53.750 I'll be watching with great satisfaction knowin' that 37:53.750 --> 37:57.480 my old CCDC Team and its teammates and partners 37:57.480 --> 37:59.630 are still forging the future for the greatest Army 37:59.630 --> 38:01.150 in the world. 38:01.150 --> 38:04.499 Thank you, John, and best of luck to you and Shannon. 38:04.499 --> 38:08.280 Thank you, General Murray, and thank everyone. 38:08.280 --> 38:11.010 I'm confident I leave the Command as I found it. 38:11.010 --> 38:13.400 Technology driven, War Fighter focused. 38:13.400 --> 38:14.635 Army strong. 38:14.635 --> 38:17.802 (audience applauding) 38:48.800 --> 38:50.100 - [Announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, 38:50.100 --> 38:53.000 the Commanding General of the United States Army 38:53.000 --> 38:55.780 Combat Capabilities Development Command 38:55.780 --> 38:58.777 Major General John A. George. 38:58.777 --> 39:01.944 (audience applauding) 39:05.550 --> 39:06.880 - So we did this twice already, 39:06.880 --> 39:07.713 I'll try it again. 39:07.713 --> 39:08.546 Good morning. 39:08.546 --> 39:09.398 (audience replies) 39:09.398 --> 39:10.553 That was pretty good. 39:11.740 --> 39:14.130 Distinguished guests, family, friends, 39:14.130 --> 39:15.562 mom and dad, 39:15.562 --> 39:19.490 and I have to get a shout out to my USMA classmates, 39:19.490 --> 39:22.190 the legendary, no task too great, '88. 39:22.190 --> 39:24.793 (audience cheering) All right, great. 39:26.089 --> 39:27.290 That was weak. 39:27.290 --> 39:29.019 88, no task too great? 39:29.019 --> 39:31.247 (audience shouts) Okay. 39:31.247 --> 39:33.097 (audience laughing) 39:33.097 --> 39:36.260 That beat Navy. (audience laughing) 39:36.260 --> 39:37.800 I'm honored to be here, 39:37.800 --> 39:41.060 and I know in my heart that I truly am privileged today 39:41.060 --> 39:42.820 to join Army Futures Command 39:42.820 --> 39:45.700 Combat Capabilities Development Command. 39:45.700 --> 39:48.610 And I know that I credit all the good things that come 39:48.610 --> 39:49.950 in life to the Lord, 39:49.950 --> 39:52.940 and I'm really thankful for this opportunity to be a part 39:52.940 --> 39:54.720 of CCDC. 39:54.720 --> 39:57.630 General Murray, thank you for trusting me with this Command. 39:57.630 --> 40:00.470 I'm fortunate to continue under your proven leadership. 40:00.470 --> 40:04.050 I'm only sorry that Jane couldn't be here to be with us. 40:04.050 --> 40:06.406 Shannon and I certainly appreciate your mentoring, 40:06.406 --> 40:07.820 your encouragement, 40:07.820 --> 40:10.600 and the opportunity to serve with you again. 40:10.600 --> 40:12.280 And I also believe it was you that told me 40:12.280 --> 40:14.390 never to miss an opportunity to thank my wife, 40:14.390 --> 40:15.841 so I'm gonna do that right up front here. 40:15.841 --> 40:16.674 (audience laughing) 40:16.674 --> 40:17.680 So right up front, I wanna say, 40:17.680 --> 40:19.563 Shannon, yep. 40:20.520 --> 40:23.370 Or your mom. (audience laughing) 40:23.370 --> 40:24.720 So right up front, I just wanna say, 40:24.720 --> 40:26.620 Shannon, thank you for being my battle buddy, 40:26.620 --> 40:30.480 for being as excited as I am about this Command, 40:30.480 --> 40:33.125 joining a really a world renowned CCDC, 40:33.125 --> 40:35.724 your support to me means everything, so thank you. 40:35.724 --> 40:38.891 (audience applauding) 40:42.830 --> 40:45.330 For my sons, John, Andy, Brady, Garrett, 40:45.330 --> 40:48.240 we've come a long way together, I appreciate your support. 40:48.240 --> 40:50.370 I mean, I remember fighting with you, 40:50.370 --> 40:52.220 I think it was probably a Major or Lieutenant Colonel 40:52.220 --> 40:54.523 promotion just to get you to wear a belt. 40:54.523 --> 40:55.660 (audience laughing) And now look at you, 40:55.660 --> 40:57.610 look at these guys sittin' there in their suits. 40:57.610 --> 40:58.780 They look sharp. 40:58.780 --> 41:03.453 And so Brady, my middle son, is in Maui on Facetime. 41:03.453 --> 41:05.270 It's probably just after 4:00 a.m. there, 41:05.270 --> 41:07.570 so we won't ask what he's wearing at this time. 41:07.570 --> 41:08.670 (audience laughing) 41:08.670 --> 41:09.820 But Brady, we miss you. 41:10.830 --> 41:13.070 I also wanna just take an opportunity to thank 41:13.923 --> 41:15.540 Miss Azalea Viaz, 41:15.540 --> 41:16.710 what incredible job. 41:16.710 --> 41:19.470 And I know already that you're somebody 41:19.470 --> 41:20.490 that can be relied on. 41:20.490 --> 41:22.922 Major Promotable Jeremy Rogers, Colonel T. Harris, 41:22.922 --> 41:25.660 and countless others that put this whole thing together 41:25.660 --> 41:26.493 this morning. 41:26.493 --> 41:27.957 (audience applauding) These don't just happen. 41:33.980 --> 41:35.650 So thank you for that. 41:35.650 --> 41:36.880 Also, your flexibility, 41:36.880 --> 41:39.010 because we have made quite a few changes 41:39.010 --> 41:40.300 to get where we are this morning. 41:40.300 --> 41:41.890 You guys are really great. 41:41.890 --> 41:43.490 Cedric and Cassandra Wins, 41:43.490 --> 41:45.680 thank you for being an exceptional Command Team, 41:45.680 --> 41:46.920 thanks for your friendship, 41:46.920 --> 41:47.753 and I, too, 41:47.753 --> 41:48.860 am thankful to be able to follow 41:48.860 --> 41:50.430 in your footsteps once again. 41:50.430 --> 41:51.357 Thanks. 41:51.357 --> 41:54.524 (audience applauding) 41:56.420 --> 42:00.170 So class of '88, it's empowering, and really humbling, 42:00.170 --> 42:01.530 to have you all here. 42:01.530 --> 42:04.290 Got a good group of folks from '88 class. 42:04.290 --> 42:05.123 I have to say, 42:05.123 --> 42:06.440 our class is probably the most supportive, 42:06.440 --> 42:08.610 unified, and generally full of good will 42:08.610 --> 42:09.870 toward each other, 42:09.870 --> 42:11.680 of any class that I know. 42:11.680 --> 42:14.420 I'm honored by your presence, and thankful for each of you. 42:14.420 --> 42:15.620 I'm thankful, 42:15.620 --> 42:18.760 I'm actually thankful that there won't be a pass and review, 42:18.760 --> 42:21.282 because the class has a reputation 42:21.282 --> 42:23.582 (audience laughing) with passing and reviews. 42:24.430 --> 42:25.660 And so you know, 42:25.660 --> 42:27.420 it was really about 32 years ago, 42:27.420 --> 42:29.210 probably four days ago, 42:29.210 --> 42:30.860 that President Ronald Reagan joined us, 42:30.860 --> 42:33.247 the class of '88, for lunch. 42:33.247 --> 42:34.800 You all will remember, 42:34.800 --> 42:36.100 Greg Laos was on one side, 42:36.100 --> 42:40.180 Patty Apfel-George was on the other side in Washington Hall, 42:40.180 --> 42:43.330 and several of you all in the room 42:43.330 --> 42:46.700 are probably really happy that he gave us amnesty that day. 42:46.700 --> 42:47.790 That was what everybody cheered for, 42:47.790 --> 42:49.510 but more importantly for all of us, 42:49.510 --> 42:53.156 President Reagan's comments really foreshadowed 42:53.156 --> 42:54.750 optimistically what, 42:54.750 --> 42:56.380 in just two years later, 42:56.380 --> 42:57.890 we would see the Wall fall. 42:57.890 --> 43:00.120 We actually saw the world change. 43:00.120 --> 43:01.660 The Wall came down. 43:01.660 --> 43:03.170 So amnesty was cool, 43:03.170 --> 43:05.130 but the Wall falling was actually a little cooler. 43:05.130 --> 43:05.963 More cool. 43:07.790 --> 43:10.690 To the remarkable men and women of CCDC, 43:10.690 --> 43:12.940 to some degree, I feel like I kinda already know you, 43:12.940 --> 43:15.010 'cause we've been workin' together for a bit 43:15.010 --> 43:17.214 under this new Army Futures Command, 43:17.214 --> 43:19.650 this endeavor that we're all on. 43:19.650 --> 43:20.570 And I just have to say, 43:20.570 --> 43:24.090 I've always been impressed with the depth of your knowledge, 43:24.090 --> 43:26.240 and your expertise, in whether its a scientific, 43:26.240 --> 43:28.600 or technological field, 43:28.600 --> 43:30.210 also your enthusiasm, 43:30.210 --> 43:32.290 your outright commitment to giving our War Fighters 43:32.290 --> 43:33.910 what they need. 43:33.910 --> 43:36.560 Even as recent as the AUSA Conference 43:36.560 --> 43:37.850 just a couple weeks ago, 43:37.850 --> 43:39.480 I had an opportunity to listen to the leads 43:39.480 --> 43:41.140 for the ERCA, 43:41.140 --> 43:43.850 the Extended Range Cannon Artillery, 43:43.850 --> 43:45.270 and the 50 millimeter cannon. 43:45.270 --> 43:47.120 The two leads were there briefing. 43:47.120 --> 43:48.840 And I left confident after hearing them 43:48.840 --> 43:50.240 that we have the right talent 43:50.240 --> 43:52.540 to deliver what the Army needs. 43:52.540 --> 43:53.820 There was also a First Sergeant there, 43:53.820 --> 43:55.260 First Sergeant Caruso, 43:55.260 --> 43:58.110 from the Soldier Center up in Natick, Massachusetts, 43:58.110 --> 43:59.550 briefing some of their initiatives 43:59.550 --> 44:02.510 to improve the lethality and protection of our Soldiers. 44:02.510 --> 44:03.510 He was so impressive. 44:03.510 --> 44:05.850 In fact, he's here today, in the back, 44:05.850 --> 44:06.683 First Sergeant Caruso. 44:06.683 --> 44:09.120 So when you leave, if you have an opportunity, 44:09.120 --> 44:10.900 stop by and see First Sergeant Caruso 44:10.900 --> 44:12.920 and the other experts in the back that're gonna be able 44:12.920 --> 44:14.490 to talk to you about what they're doin', 44:14.490 --> 44:16.180 and hear about their technologies. 44:16.180 --> 44:18.530 I think that you will be very impressed. 44:18.530 --> 44:21.697 (audience applauding) 44:26.160 --> 44:27.630 Now, just to do a little thinking, 44:27.630 --> 44:31.700 thinkin' about where we were in time back in the 70s and 80s 44:31.700 --> 44:33.090 with this thing called Modernization 44:33.090 --> 44:35.053 that we were tryin' to get right then. 44:36.320 --> 44:37.153 Today, 44:37.153 --> 44:38.920 we are with Multi-Domain Operations, 44:38.920 --> 44:41.002 our current war fighting concept, 44:41.002 --> 44:43.730 where General Starry was back in the 70s 44:43.730 --> 44:45.330 with AirLand Battle, 44:45.330 --> 44:48.870 the Army Operating Concept that was under development then. 44:48.870 --> 44:52.100 And so, what an opportunity sits at our doorsteps. 44:52.100 --> 44:54.850 In the 70s and 80s through the development of the Big Five, 44:54.850 --> 44:57.895 the Enablers, the creation of the most dominant land force, 44:57.895 --> 45:01.300 through great power competition then in the Cold War 45:01.300 --> 45:03.800 with strategic and operational deterrence, 45:03.800 --> 45:05.960 the nation of ours actually shattered 45:05.960 --> 45:07.460 the walls of communism. 45:07.460 --> 45:09.730 This nation of ours changed the world. 45:09.730 --> 45:13.047 And who can comprehend what the alternative might have been? 45:13.047 --> 45:15.708 That era of technological advancement and innovation 45:15.708 --> 45:19.265 delivered what our War Fighters needed for AirLand Battle. 45:19.265 --> 45:22.950 And, that Army, with AirLand Battle, 45:22.950 --> 45:24.640 fundamentally changed the world. 45:24.640 --> 45:27.408 So yes, stealing from my old boss, General Wesley, 45:27.408 --> 45:30.710 we are about the change the world. 45:30.710 --> 45:33.520 We have Unity of Command, we've got Multi-Domain Operations, 45:33.520 --> 45:36.310 we have Unity of Effort under Army Futures Command, 45:36.310 --> 45:38.140 we have a new Modernization Strategy, 45:38.140 --> 45:40.570 and we have world-class scientists, engineers, 45:40.570 --> 45:43.780 and professionals in this CCDC working to deliver 45:43.780 --> 45:47.740 the foundational technologies needed for future generations 45:47.740 --> 45:50.870 to remain the dominant force in this world. 45:50.870 --> 45:52.320 A force that one day, 45:52.320 --> 45:54.640 probably with an unknown, unexpected, 45:54.640 --> 45:56.640 and unanticipated situation, 45:56.640 --> 45:58.420 will require that dominant force 45:58.420 --> 46:00.447 with these new capabilities. 46:00.447 --> 46:02.570 And that force once again, I'm sure, 46:02.570 --> 46:03.540 and we're all confident, 46:03.540 --> 46:04.797 will change the world. 46:04.797 --> 46:08.820 We, CCDC, will deliver the foundational technologies 46:08.820 --> 46:10.770 that our Army will need. 46:10.770 --> 46:11.770 I'm a believer, 46:11.770 --> 46:15.280 and I believe that we will deliver what is needed. 46:15.280 --> 46:18.170 I'm so proud today to join your Team, the CCDC Team. 46:18.170 --> 46:19.262 Thank you very much. 46:19.262 --> 46:22.429 (audience applauding) 46:31.900 --> 46:33.230 - [Announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, 46:33.230 --> 46:35.770 please rise and remain standing 46:35.770 --> 46:37.830 for the singing of the Army song, 46:37.830 --> 46:40.450 and the departure of the Official Party. 46:40.450 --> 46:42.930 The lyrics are in today's program. 46:46.941 --> 46:49.774 ("The Army Song") 46:54.065 --> 46:56.270 ♪ March along ♪ 46:56.270 --> 46:58.260 ♪ Sing our song ♪ 46:58.260 --> 47:02.212 ♪ We're the Army of the free ♪ 47:02.212 --> 47:04.366 ♪ Count the brave ♪ 47:04.366 --> 47:06.319 ♪ Count the true ♪ 47:06.319 --> 47:10.434 ♪ Who have fought to victory ♪ 47:10.434 --> 47:14.413 ♪ We're the Army and proud of our name ♪ 47:14.413 --> 47:18.485 ♪ We're the Army and proudly proclaim ♪ 47:18.485 --> 47:20.680 ♪ First to fight for the right ♪ 47:20.680 --> 47:22.836 ♪ And to build the nation's might ♪ 47:22.836 --> 47:27.059 ♪ And the Army goes rolling along ♪ 47:27.059 --> 47:29.334 ♪ Proud of all we have done ♪ 47:29.334 --> 47:31.406 ♪ Fighting 'til the battle's won ♪ 47:31.406 --> 47:35.677 ♪ And the Army goes rolling along ♪ 47:35.677 --> 47:38.205 ♪ And it's hi, hi, hey ♪ 47:38.205 --> 47:40.483 ♪ The Army's on its way ♪ 47:40.483 --> 47:44.184 ♪ Count off the cadence proud and strong ♪ 47:44.184 --> 47:46.832 ♪ For where e'er we go ♪ 47:46.832 --> 47:48.420 ♪ You will always know ♪ 47:48.420 --> 47:52.670 ♪ That the Army goes rolling along ♪ 47:57.622 --> 48:00.372 (marching music)