Fort Jackson welcomes Wilson as 55th commanding general

The Army has conducted ceremonies throughout its history to celebrate special occasions, like a new commander taking the reins of a unit.Brig. Gen. Jer… The Army has conducted ceremonies throughout its history to celebrate special occasions, like a new commander taking the reins of a unit. Brig. Gen. Jeremy Wilson assumed command of the Army Training Center and Fort Jackson in one such ceremony held Oct. 30 at Victory Field on post. “Thank you for being here today as we welcome the Wilson family to Fort Jackson,” said Lt. Gen. Johnny K. Davis, commander of the U.S. Army Recruiting Command, who presided over the ceremony. “I want to recognize Brig. Gen.

Jeremy Wilson’s incredible family, his wife Marti, their children and the loved ones here with us today.” The ceremony marked the placing of trust on the shoulders “of a proven combat leader, an exceptional trainer, and a leader of character who understands what it takes to build readiness from the ground up,” Davis said. “You’ve got an incredible team of superstars behind you, and I know … you’re going to crush it,” he said. Commanding a unit like the Army Training Center takes a commitment from the whole family, said Davis, who leads the organization that runs the Army’s force generation pipeline. It is “a team sport and a