Photo By Sgt. Daniela Lechuga | U.S. Army Col. Terry R. Tillis, the 1st Infantry Division deputy commander-maneuver,...... read more read more
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FORT RILEY, Kansas — Big Red One Soldiers, Division staff and distinguished guests gathered at the 1st Infantry Division Headquarters to conduct a Victory with Honors Ceremony on Fort Riley, Kansas, Aug. 4, 2023.
The ceremony honored and welcomed the incoming 1st Inf. Div. Deputy Commander-Maneuver, U.S. Army Col. Terry R. Tillis, formerly the operations group commander of the National Training Center and Fort Irwin.
Tillis, a native of Sanford, Florida, began his military career upon graduation from the University of Central Florida as an Armor Officer. He served in several command and staff positions including Assistant Operations Officer, 3rd Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 4th Inf. Div. Ft. Hood, Texas, Tank Company Commander, Charlie Company 3rd Bn., 67th Armored Regt.; Company Observer Coach/Trainer, Operations Group (Tarantula Light Infantry Task Force) Ft. Irwin, California, Military Transition Team Chief and Operations Officer, 3rd Brigade, 25th Inf. Div., Aide de Camp to the Commanding General, Army Training and Doctrine Command Ft. Eustis, Virginia, 4th Inf. Div. Army Chief of Staff Plans Officer; and 2nd Inf. Div. Chief of Staff Operations Officer.
His wife, Dana, received a bouquet of yellow rose buds. Yellow, for the color of joy and friendship, and rose buds that will blossom over time, as the friendships that will bloom during her time with the 1st Inf. Div. and Ft. Riley.
“Dana, Taylor [Tillis’s daughter] and I are blessed and beyond humbled to serve here,” Tillis said. “What an amazing selection and what a great opportunity. We’re truly humbled by the warm welcome and continue to be amazed by the camaraderie and the team effort across the entire community.”
Tillis holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Central Florida, a Master of Arts from the University of Southern California, a Master of Military Studies from the Marine Corps Command and Staff College, and a Masters of Arts Degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College. He is a graduate of both the U.S. Army Airborne and Ranger Schools, the Armor Officer Basic Course, the Infantry Captains Career Course, the Combined Arms Services Staff School, the Marine Corps Command and Staff College, and the Naval War College.
To signify his first day as deputy commander-maneuver of the 1st Inf. Div., Tillis received the last round fired from the period cannon.
“I'm here to serve alongside each and every one of you and I'm willing to work and as some of you have already figured out, I'm willing to roll my sleeves way up and jump right in and get after it,” Tillis said. “Let's do our very best to continue to serve others and live by example, while we enjoy the experience here. I am brave, I am responsible, I am on point. Duty first, victory”
| Date Taken: | 08.04.2023 |
| Date Posted: | 08.23.2023 15:14 |
| Story ID: | 451839 |
| Location: | FORT RILEY, KANSAS, US |
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