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News | April 14, 2023

BAMC bids farewell to Reynolds, welcomes Dobbins during change of responsibility

By Lori Newman

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FOR SAM HOUSTON, Texas  –   Brooke Army Medical Center recognized two senior enlisted leaders during a change of responsibility ceremony April 5.

Command Sgt. Maj. Thurman Reynolds has been the BAMC command sergeant major since September 2020, serving with five different commanders. Command Sgt. Maj. John Dobbins is coming to BAMC after serving as the garrison command sergeant major at Rock Island Arsenal in Illinois.

Brig. Gen. Deydre Teyhen, BAMC commanding general, praised Reynolds for his leadership, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic response.

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News | April 14, 2023

BAMC bids farewell to Reynolds, welcomes Dobbins during change of responsibility

By Lori Newman

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FOR SAM HOUSTON, Texas  –   Brooke Army Medical Center recognized two senior enlisted leaders during a change of responsibility ceremony April 5.

Command Sgt. Maj. Thurman Reynolds has been the BAMC command sergeant major since September 2020, serving with five different commanders. Command Sgt. Maj. John Dobbins is coming to BAMC after serving as the garrison command sergeant major at Rock Island Arsenal in Illinois.

Brig. Gen. Deydre Teyhen, BAMC commanding general, praised Reynolds for his leadership, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic response.

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