CHERRY POINT, N.C. - Maj. Scott E. Cobb assumed his post as commanding officer of 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, replacing Lt. Col. Joel A. Burdette during a ceremony at the battalion headquarters Aug. 31.

Burdette, a native of Tallassee, Ala., will next assume the billet of executive officer at Marine Air Control Group 28.

“My time here has gone by too fast,” said Burdette. “I’m proud of them and I wish them well. They’re trained and prepared for their mission, and I know they’ll do right for their next commanding officer.”

Hailing from Cross Lanes, W.Va., Cobb recently returned from a deployment as the Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 28 detachment commanding officer. After his return he moved to MTACS-28 headquarters to serve as the air command control officer.

In 1996 Cobb reported into 2nd LAAD for his first duty station and has held several billets within the battalion such as platoon commander and Battery A commanding officer.

He said 2nd LAAD feels like home and he is humbled and looking forward to stepping in as battalion commanding officer.

Cobb’s career highlights include a deployment with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, a deployment to Iraq and a deployment to Afghanistan as a detachment commanding officer.

His personal decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with gold star in lieu of second award, the Army Commendation Medal and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.

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