SOCSOUTH Welcomes new senior enlisted advisor

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  • By Senior Airman Jacob Jimenez
  • 482nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs
HOMESTEAD AIR RESERVE BASE, Fla. --  Special Operations Command South held a change of responsibility ceremony for departing Command Sgt. Maj. Donald A. White Sr. and for incoming Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas E. Wall, Feb. 28.

White has served at SOCSOUTH for more than three years, and more than 32 years in the Army. His troops were upset to see him go, but excited to receive another outstanding and highly decorated senior enlisted advisor.

Many servicemembers across the command expressed that they will miss White and his leadership.

"Command Sgt. Maj. White was always there for me when I needed him. I'm going to miss him and his wisdom," said Spc. Neshme Bazan, Budget Analyst for SOCSOUTH.

During his remarks, White spoke about the dedication of the command and its servicemembers during his tenure at SOCSOUTH. He also said that he will miss working with his fellow servicemembers and providing those of them who sought guidance his help. Lastly, he thanked his family for their continued support during his three years in the unit.

"I'm going to miss mentoring my troops. Most of all, I'll miss the camaraderie of working with a selfless, dedicated, and mission oriented team," said White.

Motivated and excited for a great opportunity, incoming  Wall assured his commander and troops of his dedication and commitment to meet and over-exceed their expectations as their new senior enlisted advisor.

"I'm deeply saddened to leave the 95th Civil Affairs Brigade, of whom were an outstanding unit of soldiers, but I'm also extremely honored and privileged to be given the opportunity to serve the exceptional men and woman of SOCSOUTH," said Wall. "I am committed to do as the Special Forces Creed says, 'I will serve with the memory of those who have gone before me. I pledge to uphold the honor and integrity of all I am, in all I do'."

The importance of the welfare and livelihood of the special operations troops is not only displayed in the manner of which they implement their force structure and carry out their affairs, it is seen in the Special Operation Forces Truths: 'Humans are more important than hardware' and 'Quality is better than quantity.'