Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch is a straight shooter, Command Sgt. Maj. Lawrence Wilson said recently.

Wilson worked with Lynch while both served in the 4th Infantry Division, and said that he expects the highest standards from those with whom he works.

Lynch expects leaders to be with their soldiers, Wilson said.  If the soldiers are performing maintenance on vehicles, then their leaders should be, too.

Wilson remembered a time when they were with the division at the National Training Center and Lynch put on a pair of coveralls and climbed on the vehicles with the soldiers in the draw yard, asking questions and helping out.

Lynch will expect hard work from everyone at Fort Hood, Wilson said, and he’ll “take us to another level.”

It was a good choice, Wilson said of the Army’s decision to name Lynch as III Corps and Fort Hood commander.

“I’m excited that he’s back.”

Lynch will do what needs to be done for Fort Hood, the community, the families and the soldiers, Wilson said.

“He’s going to tell you straight,” Wilson said.  “He’s not going to beat around the bush and hee haw.”