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The ceremony marked the transfer of responsibility of LOGCOM which provides globally responsive ground equipment inventory control and integrated operational-level logistics capabilities to maximize Marine Corps materiel readiness and sustainment.
Lt. Gen. Michael Dana, deputy commandant, Installations and Logistics, has known Crenshaw for many years and described him using three “Ps.”
“He is positive,” Dana said. “You always set a very positive tone no matter where you go and you (have) a great outlook and that infuses your command with enthusiasm and energy. You are just a positive leader.
“You are proficient,” he continued. “You know your business. You have that rare ability where unlike many Marines (who say) I (have) to be up front and I (have) to be the one kicking the door in, to empower your people. You make sure they give it one hundred percent and they follow your vision and guidance to the letter. You do an absolutely wonderful job doing that.
“You are a people person,” he said. “Nobody has ever met you that doesn’t like you and vice versa. The way you treat people, you are a gentleman, a good person and a professional Marine.
“In the past three years you have initiated and sustained what I call the LOGCOM awakening,” he concluded. “You have done an absolutely phenomenal job.”
Crenshaw recalled his experiences as the commanding general of LOGCOM.
“About three years ago, I was asked to lead LOGCOM,” Crenshaw said. “I realized that LOGCOM has a soul, it has a spirit. We’ve had a number of challenges, being able to establish procedures that look forward and we were very successful as a command during the long war. You were able to provide the necessary support for the warfighter in theater but when that was over and done, we couldn’t rest on our laurels.”
He also spoke about LOGCOM’s mission in the 21st century.
“We chartered out to do it through a number of engagements and by the way, the community helped us charter that way,” he added. “Today we have programs in place that are going to make a difference in the future,” he continued. “So, when I say LOGCOM, I stand two inches taller and my shoulders get wider.”
He also thanked the Marines and civilian-Marines for their support.
“To the Marines, I ask you to continue to push it, challenge the status quo, and recognize what you do makes a difference,” he said. “To the civilian workforce, thank you for supporting all the initiatives that I laid out. Thank you for the energy (with) which you did that.”
Crenshaw ended his speech addressing Shrader and his wife.
“This has been a great ride for me and I am most certain that you are going to have the same type of ride,” he said. “As I mentioned, this is a great community both you and Kelly will enjoy. You will understand the feel, emotion, spirit and soul of LOGCOM and the spirit of the community. Once again, all the best.”
Crenshaw has served as LOGCOM’s commanding general since May 2015. His next assignment will be at Headquarters Marine Corps where he is to serve as the director, Manpower Management Division of Manpower and Reserve Affairs.
Shrader, who was born in Albany, addressed his new LOGCOM family for the first time as commanding general.
“General Crenshaw has shared with me all the support he has received from the local community and I am humbled by that,” Shrader said. “He said they all pull in the same direction, same vector, and LOGCOM sets that vector. So, I intend to continue to do that. Thank you for your support going forward.
“My priorities basically nest within what General Crenshaw has laid forward,” he said. “The first thing we are going to do is to align to the operating forces. The second thing and really the primary thing we are going to do is continue the work to build the 21st century depot.
“The Marine Corps needs it,” he said. “The Marine Corps absolutely depends on this organization and our mission to be the world’s finest expeditionary fighting force. They can not do it without us. I get that and I know the workforce here gets that too. I appreciate your support and look forward to working with you.”
Shrader’s last assignment was in Quantico, Virginia, where he served as the commander of Marine Corps Systems Command.
| Date Taken: | 06.22.2018 |
| Date Posted: | 06.22.2018 15:22 |
| Story ID: | 282001 |
| Location: | ALBANY, GEORGIA, US |
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