Posted on 03/30/2018 6:11:42 AM PDT by SandRat
FORT HUACHUCA — A new major will take command of the Marine Corps detachment on Fort Huachuca Friday.
When Maj. Daniel E. Lindblom hands over command to Maj. Michael B. Manna, it will mark another milestone: He is retiring after 20 years of service.
Lindblom said he’s enjoyed his time at Fort Huachuca.
“It's difficult to identify a particular high point. What I have enjoyed most is the support that our detachment has received from both the base and the city of Sierra Vista. Whether it was our relocation to our new barracks, fundraising for our annual birthday ball or support for our Marines in need, the community has always been there for us.”
He continued: “I will miss many things about Fort Huachuca, but most of all will be the amazing Marines that I have had the honor to serve with. This change of command will also be my retirement ceremony, and I could not imagine a better place to end my time in the Marine Corps."
He took command of the Marine Corps Detachment in July 2016. He commanded 52 Marines on Fort Huachuca.
Twenty-one of them are permanent personnel, and the remaining 31 are students going through training at Fort Huachuca.
“Marine Corps students on Fort Huachuca are primarily initial-entry students attending the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator Course and the UAS Repairer course,” according to Tanja Linton, Fort Huachuca spokeswoman.
“The Marine detachment also has several Marines at any given time attending advanced training at another command here.”
Manna received orders for Marine Detachment, Fort Huachuca, in June 2015. He was assigned as the Unmanned Aircraft Commanders (UAC) Course Manager and trained all UACs on their way to their fleet squadrons.
The change of command ceremony will be held on Brown Parade Field at 10 a.m. The community is invited.
What IS your fascination with Ft. Huachuca?
My Alma Mater.
Thanks for posting. Fort “wegotcha” is one several alma mater, and though I know it has changed since 1984 (Tech, and advanced “analysis” courses), it is good to hear news.
Cheers
KYPD
My daughter almost went there. Her original MOS was 35F (Military Intelligence Analyst). After completing basic at Fort Jackson, her clearance was held up. She was stuck there for several weeks doing daily chores like raking leaves, KP, washing the CO's car, etc.
Finally they asked her if she'd consider switching her MOS. They dangled a 42A (Human Resources Specialist), which she could start the next day. She jumped at the opportunity.
Her clearance came in the next day.
I started my military life there, I retired there, I live 4 miles from the main gate, I rased my 3 children enjoying it, ... it is a BIG part of my life.
35F v. 42A - I understand wanting to get out of the scut work while awaiting the clearance but that’s a huge change in the nature/location of assignments. I hope it all worked out in the end for her.
It did in a way. Her husband (11B) had a couple of re-ups ahead of her, and tried BS'ing her about Army things - successfully - before her enlistment.
After completing her AIT? Not so much! LOL. He would try some BS about an Army reg, and she'd reply "Uh, no...".
Another little nicety: My brother had retired from the Navy after 20 years as an E-7 Personnel Specialist. It was nice listening to him and my daughter swapping stories. :-)
UAS Repairer...
Interesting.
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That’s “Stripes!”
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