3rd SFG(A) Change of Command

[Stras]

Published on Saturday, July 05, 2008, Fayetteville Observer
http://www.fayobserver.com/article?id=298513


Special Forces unit to get new leader


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FORT BRAGG (AP) — Col. Gus Benton is preparing to take command of Fort Bragg’s 3rd Special Forces Group.

The change of command ceremony is July 10 at Fort Bragg. Benton will relieve Col. Christopher K. Haas. Haas has been in command of the unit since 2006. He led the unit on two combat rotations to Afghanistan.

Benton served as the chief of staff of the Army’s Special Operations command before coming to the 3rd Special Forces group.

Lt. Gen. Robert W. Wagner, commanding general of the Army Special Operations Command, will preside over the ceremony.

[Peregrino]

3rd Gp is getting an outstanding officer who will be a quality commander. I've had regular contact with COL Benton over the last seven months and am happy to tell anyone who'll listen that I think he's destined for "great things". Good luck to everyone. The learning curve will be "interesting" but I think it'll be worth it.