ABCT commander highlights goals for unit's rotation

By Connie Lee / August 1, 2017 at 9:47 AM
The 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, will continue to focus on agility during its rotation in Europe, according to the unit's new commander. Col. Michael Simmering, who assumed command July 15, said during a July 24 interview he found the unit to be "the most agile brigade combat team" he has seen in several years. "We talk constantly about our ability to move freely around the battlefield, assemble quickly for combat. [It] is the primary training objective...

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