Army announces first female to serve as a division deputy commander

 

WASHINGTON (March 9, 2012) -- The U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno announced the following officer assignment: Brig. Gen. Laura J. Richardson, Commanding General, United States Army Operational Test Command, Fort Hood, Texas, to Deputy Commanding General, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

BG Laura J. Richardson    OTC Executive Director Mr. Jim Amato, right, congratulates BG Laura Richardson; daughter Lauren, left, is in receiving line after promotional ceremony
     
BG Laura J. Richardson    BG Richardson with daughter Lauren and parents, Dr. and Mrs. Jan Strickland, of Denver, CO, in receiving line

 
Source:  www.army.mil, March 9, 2012
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