Golden Guidon Spring 2009

• Brig. Gen. James T. Cook Assumes Command of the 91st Division at Fort Hunter LiggettAugust 18, 2009
  FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. - Command of the U.S. Army Reserve's 91st Division passed from Maj. Gen. Bruce E. Zukauskas to Brig. Gen. James T. Cook here Sunday, at a ceremony presided over by the Army Reserve's Deputy Commanding General, Maj. Gen. James R. Sholar.The passing of command was symbolized by the passing of the division flag, or colors, from Sholar to Cook. Cook then returned the colors to Command Sgt. Maj. Roy Wells, signifying the special trust and confidence held in the division's senior Non-Commissioned Officer.Cook, currently of Pismo Beach, Calif., is coming directly from a three year assignment as the commanding general of the 415th Chemical Brigade, Greenville, S.C. Cook is a 2002 graduate of the U.S. Army War College, and as a civilian, is the owner of a business management consulting company for high technology companies. He is the 18th commanding general of the 91st Division.During the 91st Division Change of Command Ceremony Sunday at Fort Hunter Liggett, Brig. Gen. James T. Cook (second from left) accepts the 91st Division colors from Maj. Gen. James R. Sholar (right), whilethe 91st Division Command Sgt. Maj. Roy Wells and outgoing Commanding General Maj. Gen. Bruce E. Zukauskas (left, and second from right) watch the symbolic passing of command to Cook. Photo Credit: U.S. Army Photo by Lt. Col. Marshall GordonZukauskas, of Groton, Mass., served as commanding general of the 91st Division since August 2005. "My future plans are to transfer to inactive status in the standby reserve until my mandatory retirement in 2010," said Zukauskas, a program manager for BAE Systems in Lexington, Mass. "While in on standby, I will be available for a follow-on assignment by the Chief of the Army Reserve if needed to support Army operational requirements."More than 100 soldiers and guests attended the ceremony at the 91st Division's new headquarters building. The 191st Army Band, "The Band of the Wild West", provided live music for the event.The division recently moved from Camp Parks, Calif., to its new headquarters building on Fort Hunter Liggett. Transitioning Oct. 1st, to become the 91st Training Brigade (Operations), the unit will plan, conduct, and evaluate exercises at Fort Hunter Liggett for Army Reserve units. During June, Exercise Pacific Warrior 2009 trained more than 5,000 Army Reserve soldiers from more than 100 units.Established in October 2005, the U.S. Army Combat Training Center - West provides base operations support at four installations enabling world-class Combat Support and Combat Service Support training, while providing for the well-being and security of Soldiers, family members and civilians on post. Fort Hunter Liggett is the largest Army Reserve installation and the eighth largest in the Army. With more than 165,000 acres of unencroached mountains, valleys, rivers, plains and forests it provides ideal maneuver areas for today's training requirements. Please visit our website for information on our organization, visit www.liggett.army.mil.Story by Lt. Col. Marshall Gordon, 91st Division Public Affairs Download the PDF version
• Sam Jones Fire Update #1August 4, 2009
  FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. (August 4, 2009) - The Sam Jones fire was reported on Sunday, Aug. 2 at approximately 4 p.m. The fire is located on the South East edge of Fort Hunter Liggett in rugged terrain.A Unified Command has been initiated between Fort Hunter Liggett and the California Fire Department, in addition to coordination between other county agencies.Currently, the 3,500 acre fire area has been 100 percent contained through the mutual support partnership between the Fort Hunter Liggett and California Fire Department.The 100 firefighters on the ground will continue to use resources to maintain current containment lines and reduce fire area footprint.Training of Soldiers has been minimally impacted. There have been no injuries or damage to any government resources. No structures are threatened at this time.Currently, due to current conditions, the following roads, activities and facilities are closed: Ponderosa and Nacimiento Campgrounds are closed. Nacimiento-Ferguson Road as well as the Los Burros/Willow Creek Road at Highway 1 are closed to the public, however they are open to residents. The Sam Jones and the Palisades Roads are closed to all traffic. There will be no hunting on Fort Hunter Liggett at a minimum this weekend, Aug. 8-9.The cause is still under investigation.Please visit our website for information on our organization, visit www.liggett.army.mil.Download the PDF version
• USACRC/Safety Center to launch new Web siteJanuary 14, 2009
  FORT RUCKER, Ala. (Jan 14, 2009) - In order to better serve Army leaders, Soldiers, Families, and Civilians, the U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center has completed a comprehensive redesign of its current Web site and will launch a new Web site Thursday.The Web site will have a new look and feel, making it easier for users to find information and tools necessary to help keep our Army Safe.In addition to the new layout and improved main menu, the site will feature an in-depth contact and feedback page designed to provide users a quick link to program managers and to gain user feedback for site improvements. Also, in one click, users can bookmark a new page, or send the link to a friend or colleague.Changes to the Web page were made based on direct customer feedback and several user focus groups. Soldiers and leaders will find the tools they most often use right up front rather than having to make several clicks to find them.The U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center supports our Army by collecting, analyzing and disseminating actionable information to assist Leaders, Soldiers, Families, and Civilians in preserving and protecting our Army’s combat resources.The U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center new web address is https://safety.army.mil. The new Web site can also be previewed from the current USACRC/Safety Center Web site.Army Safe is Army Strong!
• Peak training period at Fort Hunter LiggettJuly 31, 2008
  FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. - Fort Hunter Liggett is in its peak training season hosting annual training exercises. To meet training requirements and needs over the next few months, travelers using the Nacimento and Del Venturi Roads may experience temporary delays due to road closures. There will be signs posted to indicate when the roads are closed. Fort Hunter Liggett has also created an informational recording, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so the community can receive the most current information about programs on Fort Hunter Liggett. The number is (831) 386-CSTC (2782).We understand that the military training requiring the road closure may pose a temporary inconvenience to travelers, but working together we can continue to ensure the United States continues to have the best trained and most effective military force in the world.Established in October 2005, the U.S. Army Combat Training Center - West provides base operations support at four installations enabling world-class Combat Support and Combat Service Support training, while providing for the well-being and security of Soldiers, family members and civilians on post. Fort Hunter Liggett is the largest Army Reserve installation and the eighth largest in the Army. With more than 165,000 acres of unencroached mountains, valleys, rivers, plains and forests it provides ideal maneuver areas for today's training requirements. For information on our organization, please visit our website at www.liggett.army.mil.
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