The first ceremony celebrated the promotion of Maj. Gen. Curtis Taylor to lieutenant general, marking his sustained superior performance as an U.S. Army officer over the length of his career and the increased responsibility that will be placed in him for his next assignment.
The second ceremony, known as a change of command, saw Lt. Gen. Taylor formally relinquish command of the 1st Armored Division, Fort Bliss and the Joint Task Force – Southern Border to Brig. Gen. Brandon Anderson.
During his 27-month tenure, Taylor led the 1st Armored division through significant operational commitments, including deployments to Europe and the assumption of the Joint Task Force- Southern Border mission. Under his leadership, the division’s seven brigades conducted nine separate deployments, supporting missions spanning from the Russian border to the southern border of the United States.
“As I look out on this incredible formation today, I am absolutely overwhelmed with pride in what you, the Soldier of this Division, have accomplished over the past two years,” said Taylor. “Much has been asked of this formation and you have delivered consistently.”…