One of five civilians recently appointed as Civilian Aides to the Secretary of the Army is a familiar face from Fort Knox.
During a ceremony at the Pentagon Tuesday, Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth swore in five new civilian aides. Among the appointees is former Fort Knox Garrison Commander Retired Colonel Lance O’Bryan.
According to a release from the U.S. Amy, civilian aides play an important role in building relationships between the Army and the community. They work to advise the secretary on regional issues, support the total Army workforce, and assist with recruiting soldiers and helping them when they transition out of active duty.
The release states that O’Bryan “has an intimate knowledge of installation management and is uniquely familiar with serving soldiers, families, and veterans. He is passionate about issues involving military-connected families.”
O’Bryan said in the release that it is a “distinct honor and privilege” to serve as the Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army for Northern Kentucky, and he is honored to continue to serve his country, the Army, and Kentucky.
O’Bryan retired from the Army last summer after the conclusion of his assignment as garrison commander, capping a military career of nearly 26 years.
