Photo By Sandra Lucas | Newly-promoted Lt. Col. Steven M. Davenport and Col. Ronald M. Neely pose for a photo...... read more read more
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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. The Alabama National Guard promoted Ronald M. Neely to the rank of colonel Sunday in Tuscaloosa. He is presently the deputy brigade commander for the 31st Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Brigade, Alabama National Guard.
Col. Lee M. Ellis, commander 31st CBRN Brigade, gave the opening remarks welcoming family and distinguished visitors.
“Today we will promote two individuals who can be described by their dedication, steadfast loyalty and unchanging commitment to excellence,” said Ellis.
Neely was promoted by retired Maj. Gen. Charles Gailes and Nina Neely.
“It is an honor to be promoted by my mentor,” said Neely.
Family, friends and mentors are important to Neely who noted that it takes two families to make a well-rounded Soldier.
“The military family trains you, shows you how to roll your sleeves up, mentors you,” said Neely.
The family supports and encourages Soldiers. Well-rounded Soldiers are fortunate to have the National Guard family and the family unit.
Neely began his career as an Army private and was commissioned in 1993. He has one tour in Afghanistan with numerous awards including the Defense Meritorious Service Medal. Neely holds a master’s degree in science management, management of technology at the University of Alabama, Huntsville, 2005.
Neely will be assigned to Joint Forces Headquarters in Montgomery upon completion of Vibrant Response 15, an annual exercise hosted around the Indianapolis area designed to simulate a nuclear catastrophe. He will be relieved by the newly promoted Lt. Col. Steven M. Davenport.
Distinguished guests included Alabama National Guard retirees Maj. Gen. Charles Gailes, Brig. Gen. David R. Brown, and Brig. Gen. Wendell McLain.
| Date Taken: | 04.19.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 04.24.2015 09:35 |
| Story ID: | 161047 |
| Location: | TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA, US |
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