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General Charles R. Hamilton Becomes the 21 st Commanding General, U.S. Army Materiel Command By Dr. Samuel Odom U nited States Army Lieu- tenant General Charles Ray Hamilton was promoted to General in with Generals (Ret.) Larry Ellis, William “Kip” Ward, Gus Perna, Robert Brown, Vincent “Vince” K. Brooks, General (Ret.) Dennis L. & Mrs. Via, Lieutenant General (Ret.) Arthur “Art” J. Gregg (Army G-4 79- 81), Lieutenant General (Ret.) Julius W. Becton (1978 V Corps) who gave
the Executive Operations Center at United States Army Materiel Com- mand, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama on March 16, 2023. Chief of Staff of the U. S. Army General James C. McConville hosted the promotion ceremony. After the publishing of the orders and Oath of Office & Flag Presen- tation, General Hamilton shared, “First, let me thank God for all his blessings in abundance. Colonel Gilbert, Major Hickman, Dr. Hill and Mario Coronel – this has been the best transition I have had in the Army, thank you all for your hard work…seamless because of your efforts pulling everyone together. Next, I want to thank the families of the fallen heroes who have given the ultimate sacrifice for their country. They will forever be my heroes. I am extremely grateful to all of you at- tending in person today and virtually, I’m humbled that you would take the time to join Regina and I along with all of Team Hamilton. We appreci- ate you!” “I would like to thank the fol- lowing gentlemen who have all influenced, poured into and molded me over the years and I continue to strive to emulate their tremendous legacy and footprints left for us as guidance and wisdom. These indi- viduals are selfless, my inspiration and overall great people beginning
me his 3-Star Rank and General (Ret.) Johnnie R. Wilson, the 3 rd African American selected for his 4 th Star. General Wilson is the ultimate ambassador for our Army and mentor to so many of us sitting and listening today. Chief of Staff McConville, thanks for hosting today and please pass our regards to Ms. McConville. Chief is the People First Chief, Fit Trained Disciplined!” “I would like to recognize Mr. Reuben A. Shelton III, President of Kappa Alpha Psi and Vice President Mr. Jimmy McMikle. Kappa devotes and gives so much to the com- munity, literally millions of dollars and more importantly the personal mentorship in some of our toughest neighborhoods, true gentlemen and quiet community leaders. Special thanks to the ROCKS, especially earlier in my career.” “My family has made so many sacrifices and I cannot thank them enough. Most of you that are around me for more than five minutes always hear about our kids. Regina’s and my greatest accom- plishment. My daughter Crissy could not be here today, she runs a law office in Houston TX. Charles, Jr., my namesake, out in Hollywood
writing…living his dream, glad you went for it son. Reggie, as you can see, decided to join the family business and is leading Soldiers in the 82 nd Airborne, Proud of you son! Celine is working as a HR profes- sional. My father-in-law is really a true father to me so I just call him Dad. Another true hero, Korean and Vietnam War Vet, 32 years in the U. S. Air Force. Way too many awards to mention. But wanted to recognize him today in a very special way, he is 91 years young. And now to Regina, I don’t know how she does it, she is retired from the Army been with her current company for years, tried to leave they offered her more money and now spends a great deal of time in Florida helping to take care of her Dad… Thanks again to all of you… this is your promotion, Army Strong!” Brother General Charles R. Hamilton sat down with Brother Dr. Samuel Odom to discuss several
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