NASHVILLE, Tenn. - More than a year ago Col. James Snyder took over as commander of the 332nd Medical Brigade. On July 19, he hands over a "premier medical brigade" in Nashville, Tenn., to Col. Danny Baldwin.
Snyder's military experience includes G-7, chief of staff, for AR-MEDCOM, commander of the 307th Medical Group, and acting commander of the 337th and 801st Combat Support Hospitals, executive officer of the 337th CSH, and chief of staff (special projects) of the 330th Medical Brigade.
"Mission focused leadership and a genuine effort to take care of the Soldier," said Snyder, July 12, 2008, "That is what my Soldiers can expect of me."
"I will lead by example and ensure that each member of this Brigade will understand the importance of their role in elevating this Brigade to the highest level," said Snyder, "I will ensure individual readiness for deployment."
Col. Snyder ensured that leaders were held accountable from the top down and the bottom up. During his tenure of command, he commanded more than 5,000 Soldiers in the United States and Puerto Rico. He ensured units were ready for mobilization and deployment during his tenure.
"He made no secret that he planned to "grab hold of the Brigade compass" and lead us in the right direction, and he did," said Command Sgt. Maj. Maureen Goodrich, 332nd Medical Brigade, "I quickly learned Col. Snyder had a high expectation of every Soldier in the Brigade to do their best."
Brigade units participated in many exercises throughout Snyder's command to include Lightning Rescue and Global Medic. Soldiers and units were mobilized and deployed to serve across the globe in support of Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom. Col. Snyder ensured that units trained as they fought and ready for any mission.
He believed that families served an equal role pertaining to mission success as Soldiers. As Snyder addressed Soldiers, he emphasized the importance of families. "The family is the foundation of every soldier and ultimately the unit," said Snyder said, July 12, 2008, "The success of the soldier and the unit is dependent on the Soldier having a strong family support structure."
"Honor and support your families," said Snyder, "Adhere to the chain of command and most importantly be proud of who you are, what you do, and who you represent."
The second day of Snyder's first battle assembly included family day, July 13. "The family is an integral part of the unit," said Snyder, "And we as Soldiers must ensure that the family is fully integrated into the functions and activities of the unit."
"Mission focused leadership and a genuine effort to take care of the Soldier," said Snyder, "That is what my Soldiers can expect of me."
Through his tenure Snyder led by example and through command interaction and emphasis ensured that Soldiers understood the importance of their role in elevating this Brigade to the highest level. Col. Snyder ensured individuals were ready for deployment.
Col, Snyder foresaw the 332nd as the premier medical brigade throughout the Army Reserve medical structure. Through diligence, delegation and his leadership the Brigade provided command and control over assigned medical units in compliance with guidance received from higher headquarters.
As Col. Danny Baldwin, incoming commander, arrives he enters with the knowledge that reporting units are prepared to deploy upon order and ready to provide command, control and medical support based on their assigned mission.
"I'm extremely happy to welcome Col. Baldwin as our new commander," said Goodrich, "As he takes command of the 332nd Medical Brigade, I'm confident that he'll continue to build upon the successes and solid foundation built over the past year and a half."
| Date Taken: | 07.11.2009 |
| Date Posted: | 07.11.2009 20:23 |
| Story ID: | 36254 |
| Location: | NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE, US |
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