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Commanders take charge at Fort Detrick
Fort Detrick welcomed several new commanders and a chief of staff during ceremonies. Col. Ernest T. Takafuji assumed command of USAMRIID on Sept 1, replacing Col. Ronald G. Williams, who becomes director of health programs research in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs. Williams received the Meritorious Service Medal from Maj. Gen. Richard T. Travis. Col. George E. Lewis Jr. became Materiel Development Activity head, succeeding Col. Joseph C. Denniston as chief of staff of USAMRD Command. Capt. Tonney A. Chandler took command of the U S Army Space Command operations center on Aug 31, replacing Capt. John L. Bronson, who retired. Lt. Col. G. W. Bryant Jr. became Garrison Chief of Staff on Aug 31, succeeding Lt. Col. Thomas R. Treece, who retired after 28 years.