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Quartermaster Corps Welcomes New Command Sgt. Major

ommand Sergeant Major Sean J. Rice became the 13th Fogg recognized Sellers for his contribution to the Quar-
Cregimental command sergeant major (RCSM) of the termaster Corps and distinguished record of service. “There
Quartermaster Corps at Fort Lee, Va., during a change of is no question about CSM Sellers’ influence on our corps,”
responsibility ceremony. Fogg said. “His ability to think strategically, and to help
Brig. Gen. Rodney D. Fogg, quartermaster general, pre- me do the same, has been invaluable. He is a problem
sided over the ceremony on April 14 in which the corps’ solver for the QM field, CASCOM and the Army. He has
regimental flag was passed to Rice from outgoing RCSM worked to improve the digital rucksack of our soldiers. He
Command Sgt. Maj. Jimmy J. Sellers, who had held the has added rigor to our NCO program of instruction. He
position since April 2015. has championed physi-
Fogg considers Rice a cal readiness and master
worthy and capable suc- fitness training. He has
cessor to Sellers in leading improved promotions for
the Quartermaster Corps. our star (military occupa-
“Through a great selection tional specialties). It is for
process, another outstand- these reasons, I’m sure, he
ing, highly experienced was selected for his next
NCO is here to lead the job (as the commandant
mighty QM Corps, and of the U.S. Army Sergeants
we couldn’t be happier,” Major Academy, Fort Bliss,
Fogg said. “Looking at Texas).”
CSM Rice’s bio in the pro- Accomplished enlisted
gram, you’ll see he has the leaders like Sellers, Fogg
right credentials to assume observed, deserve to be
this position.,” Fogg said. celebrated for their pains-
“Leadership, staff jobs, taking efforts to protect
deployments, recent op- and professionally de-
erational experience … he Brig. Gen. Rodney D. Fogg, quartermaster general, passes the velop soldiers while serv-
has the perspectives neces- command flag to Command Sgt. Maj. Sean J. Rice, incoming ing as steadfast pillars of
sary to hit the ground running and regimental CSM, during an April 14 change of responsibility support.
ceremony in the Lee Club ballroom. Rice replaced Command Sgt.
bring to the schoolhouse and our Maj. Jimmy J. Sellers, who had held the position since April 2015. In parting remarks, Sellers
soldiers exactly what is needed. summed up his time at Fort Lee
He is indeed the right person at the right time to serve with a single word, spectacular. Thanking numerous “game-
as the 13th regimental command sergeant major. He will changing” individuals in the audience, he said the suc-
excel because that’s what he does best. There is no doubt cesses he achieved as RCSM were inextricably linked to
in my mind that CSM Rice will take our corps and the the “exceptional officers, warrant officers, NCOs, soldiers
Army to new heights.” and civilians” around him.
Rice is just a few months shy of his 29th year in the The QM School has more professionally trained and
Army. Positions of leadership listed in Rice’s bio include certified instructors than any of the other 17 TRADOC [U.S.
everything from drill sergeant at Fort Benning, Ga., to ob- Army Training and Doctrine Command] learning institu-
server coach/trainer at the Joint Readiness Training Center, tions, Sellers proudly stated. During his tenure, nearly 300
Fort Polk, La. He has served with the Special Operations qualification badges have been awarded. “I am very proud
Command in Hawaii and the 82nd Sustainment Brigade of each and every instructor, AIT platoon sergeant and first
at Fort Bragg, N.C. He was the senior enlisted leader for sergeant,” he said. “Your hard work and contributions to
CASCOM’s Capabilities, Development and Integration our corps have been game changing, and I thank you.”
Directorate prior to assuming the RCSM position. Sellers offered the following words of encouragement
He thanked Sellers for “setting the blueprint” of suc- to Rice.
cess, and acknowledged the significance of being selected “Continue to evolve and develop a culture of sustainable
as the QM Corps’ senior enlisted leader. readiness,” he said. “It is imperative to search for ways to
“I am humbled and honored by this opportunity,” he prepare NCOs and soldiers to be multi-dimensional sus-
said, “and I am ready to assume the mantle of leader- tainers who can handle the many challenges of operating
ship, with the expectation of raising the bar even higher. in a complex and ever-changing world. Create a positive
I am committed and focused on the task of developing and influential environment. You have inherited a great
combat-ready logisticians who are relevant today in their team of professionals. They will take care of you if you
formation and ready to fight day or night.” take care of them.”
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