3rd HBCT Soldiers turnout for promotion

Photo By Sgt. Natalie Loucks | Col. Wayne W. Grigsby Jr., Prince George's County, Md., commander of the 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, congratulates Lt. Col. Howard Coe, executive officer of the 203rd Brigade Support Battalion, following Coe's promotion to lieutenant colonel during a ceremony at Forward Operating Base Hammer, Iraq, Dec. 21.  

FORWARD OPERATING BASE HAMMER, IRAQ

12.24.2007

Story by Maj. Joseph Sowers 

3rd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division

Story by Maj. Joe Sowers, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs

FORWARD OPERATING BASE HAMMER, Iraq – More than 100 Soldiers braved cool temperatures to witness the promotion of Maj. Howard Coe, Winston-Salem, N.C., the executive officer of the 203rd Brigade Support Battalion, to lieutenant colonel at an outdoor ceremony on FOB Hammer, Dec. 21.

Lt. Col. Kelly Lawler, Monticello, N.Y., the commander of the 203rd BSB, attached the black oak leaf of lieutenant colonel on Coe's uniform as Coe's wife, Kim, watched via a video teleconference feed at Fort Benning, Ga.

"Howard Coe is the most loyal officer that I have met in 20 years of service," said Lawler.

Following the promotion, Coe thanked his mother, wife and the Soldiers of the 203rd BSB.

"We have the greatest Soldiers and officers in the 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team," said Coe. "These Soldiers make my day, everyday."

The 203rd BSB is assigned to the 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team out of Fort Benning, Ga., and has been deployed to Iraq since March.

• Date Taken: 12.24.2007
• Date Posted: 12.24.2007 15:18
• Story ID: 14978
• Location: FORWARD OPERATING BASE HAMMER, IQ