Posted on 10/03/2025 12:28:03 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
The head of U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), Gen. Bryan Fenton, retired from his role Friday.
“As I hand over the reins, I do so with the utmost confidence in your ability to continue this vital work. The future of USSOCOM is bright because of our people, our commitment to winning and our relentless drive to transform,” said Fenton, who was the 13th commander of USSOCOM, in a letter that was published by the command Thursday.
“Thank you for your dedication, your service and your unwavering commitment to excellence. It has been my greatest privilege to serve among you and as your commander,” Fenton added.
USSOCOM is a command, headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Fla., that trains, organizes and equips special forces from the Navy, Air Force, Army and Marine Corps to conduct missions against “state and non-state actors all to protect and advance U.S. policies and objectives.”
Fenton has served as the commander of USSOCOM since August 2022. He succeeded Gen. Richard D. Clarke, a retired four-star Army general.
In the letter, Fenton, who was a commander of Joint Special Operations Command in Fort Bragg, N.C., praised service members, contractors, civilians and others for being willing to go “above and beyond the call of duty to protect our Nation and its interests.”
“Over the past three years, we have faced a rapidly evolving global security environment. Despite the complexities and uncertainties, you have consistently demonstrated the ability to adapt, innovate and overcome,” the commander wrote.
On Tuesday, the head of Air Force Global Strike Command, Gen. Thomas Bussiere, announced his retirement from the post for “personal and family reasons.”
“FWIW, Gen. Fenton was planning on retiring, it was not tied to SecWar’s speech,” Kristina Wong, an adviser to the Defense...
(Excerpt) Read more at thehill.com ...
2023
The top general in charge of U.S. special operations forces vowed Tuesday to focus on “eradicating” misconduct from his command.
At a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing Tuesday, Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., asked Gen. Bryan Fenton, head of Special Operations Command, to comment on a “series of concerning incidents” among the special operations community at Fort Bragg in the senator’s home state, including “suicides, murders, overdoses, drug trafficking.”
https://www.socom.mil/u-s-special-operations-command-holds-a-change-of-command-ceremony
U.S. Army Gen. Mark A. Milley was the honorary guest speaker. Several senior defense leaders from the U.S. and international military partners; allies; USSOCOM’s component commanders; and other distinguished visitors were also in attendance.
“Bryan Fenton is the right leader,” said Milley.
Or the auto pen.
Or, he refused to stop making dog-mask videos?
Probably ought to review the guys bio before hammering. 3 Bronze Stars is pretty impressive. He’s 60 years old with 38 years of service.
No. He looks pretty fit.
The man is 60 years old and has served in the military 38 years. He deserves to retire.
Sounds like a normal end of his career. The article says this was planned.
Good for him.
In biden’s case, yes.
No mention of his dress size?
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