By Sgt. Daphney Black
14th Public Affairs Detachment
Brig. Gen. John V. Meyer III, incoming deputy commanding general-Maneuver, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, addresses the audience during his welcome ceremony held Monday at the 4th Inf. Div. headquarters. Meyer served as the executive assistant to the 19th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff prior to assuming his position. (Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Sabin)
FORT CARSON, Colo. — Distinguished members of the Fort Carson community, Soldiers and invited guests welcomed Brig. Gen. John V. Meyer III, incoming deputy commanding general of the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, during a ceremony at 4th Inf. Div. headquarters Nov. 4, 2019.
“He has both the operational and strategic experience that we need to prepare our units to fight and win our nation’s calls,” said Maj. Gen. Matthew W. McFarlane, commanding general, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson.
McFarlane presided over the ceremony where Meyer assumed the responsibility for the division’s training and readiness.
“John is coming to us from the Pentagon; I can assure that the knowledge and experience he gained while there will be well applied across all spectrum of operations as he serves as the division’s deputy commanding general,” McFarlane said.
“(My Family) and I are excited to join the Colorado Springs and the Fort Carson community, and proud to be part of such a distinguished division,” Meyer said. “This formation and this duty station is one of the most sought out in the Army, and while we are happy to be back in the mountains, the outdoors, the skiing, the close proximity to Family in Idaho, we are most impressed with the sincerity and kindness of everyone we have met.”
Meyer, a native of Maryland, previously served as the executive assistant to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He also served as the commander of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment and as the commander of 2nd Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment.
During the ceremony, McFarlane spoke of Meyer’s long career.
“After a quick glance at John’s resume, you’ll know that he is the right person with the right experience to fulfill our mission here at Fort Carson,” McFarlane said.
McFarlane expressed his excitement to have the Meyer Family as he welcomed them to the division.
“I look forward to your continued efforts to enhance our division readiness and strengthen our Families and communities,” McFarlane said. “This is an incredibly busy, busy division in the Army. From our brigade field training exercises, division warfighter and potential future deployments, John you will certainly remain engaged.”
Additionally, Meyer expressed his confidence in his new role and stressed his excitement to be part of the “Ivy” Division.
“We look forward to be a part of the Family of the division that continues to defend those values which make our nation great, said Meyer.