Col. Brewer assumes command of Fort Buchanan, emphasizes readiness and community partnership

FORT BUCHANAN, Puerto Rico — Service members, civilians and families gathered at the installation's community club Oct. 27 to witness Col. David L. Brew… FORT BUCHANAN, Puerto Rico — Service members, civilians and families gathered at the installation's community club Oct. 27 to witness Col. David L. Brewer assume command of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Buchanan, marking a leadership transition focused on sustaining military readiness and strengthening the installation's strategic role in the Caribbean. Patrick J. Appelman, director of Installation Management Command–Western Hemisphere, presided over the ceremony. Maj. Gen. Karen Monday-Gresham, commanding general of the 81st Readiness Division, and Brig. Gen. Christopher B. Creaghe, commanding general of the 1st Mission Support Command, were also in attendance.

During the ceremony, Brewer emphasized the importance of adapting to emerging operational requirements and preparing the installation to support future military missions. “Looking ahead, Fort Buchanan’s role in preparing for future conflicts will continue to evolve in a dynamic security environment. We must do more than react to changes on the horizon — we must anticipate them,” Brewer said. Appelman highlighted the importance of installation management and civilian employees in supporting the military mission. “Fort Buchanan holds a unique and important place in our Army, an installation supporting our Reserve Component forces in Puerto Rico and throughout the Caribbean. It plays a critical role