Photo By Maj. Lakesha Warren | U.S. Army Col. Casey Griffith receives the Task Force Sinai guidon from U.S. Command...... read more read more
EL GORAH, Egypt - There's a new sheriff in town — U.S. Army Col. Jim Mingo took command of the Multi-National Force and Observers Task Force Sinai on the morning of July 15, at the Memorial Square in North Camp, El Gorah, Egypt.
The Multi-National Force and Observers is an independent international organization responsible for supervising implementation of the security provisions of the Treaty of Peace between Egypt and Israel.
The senior American in the Force serves as the Force chief of staff and also commands Task Force Sinai. As the chief of staff, this officer coordinates and directs all staff actions within the Force and answers for the Force in the Force commander's absence. As TFS commander, COS has been centrally-selected for brigade command in the U.S. Army selection system. COS provides the U.S. command and control for the U.S. Infantry Battalion, the U.S. Support Battalion and the U.S. HQ Contingent.
Mingo has served in numerous Armor units throughout his career with multiple assignments to Fort Hood, Texas, and Fort Irwin, Calif. Additionally, he has served in Vilseck, Germany, Fort Knox, Ken., and at the Pentagon in Washington, DC. When asked what his goals were for the soldiers and staff of TFS, he replied, "maintaining our level of discipline, and adhering to the Army values in everything we do." He also believes that the Army values are more than a card on our dog tags - they represent standards we should strive for as professional soldiers in the U.S. Army and serve as a guide for all of us to follow, said Mingo.
On another note, friends and colleagues from Kuwait, South Camp and North Camp all showed their support as they said their goodbyes and best wishes to U.S. Army Col. Casey Griffith, who successfully served as the TFS Commander for the past year.
In a personal email, Griffith wrote the following, "Thanks for all your hard work, dedication and continued efforts in support of the MFO mission. A mission, in which I believe in greatly, I have been extremely proud to have served with and supported you during this last year. I take with me many fond memories and stories that will last me well throughout my life. Good luck to all of you, keep smiling and enjoy your life."
With the new leadership, the soldiers of TFS are eager and motivated to learn the leadership style of Mingo and undoubtedly look forward to the challenge.
| Date Taken: | 07.15.2009 |
| Date Posted: | 07.23.2009 03:47 |
| Story ID: | 36694 |
| Location: | EL GORAH, EG |
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