“My Family and I are grateful for the opportunity to have served at the Mountain Post and the 4th Infantry Division. My service as the deputy commanding general has been a highlight of my career.”
— Brig. Gen. John V. Meyer III
“I will especially miss the people, who are the real spirit of Fort Carson and our community. You all make this the ‘Best Hometown in the Army.’”
— Col. Thomas M. Feltey
By Spc. Matthew Rabahy
14th Public Affairs Detachment
FORT CARSON, Colo. — Brig. Gen. John V. Meyer III, outgoing deputy commanding general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, and Col. Thomas M. Feltey, outgoing chief of staff, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson, and his Family bow their heads during the invocation at a farewell retreat ceremony June 5, 2020, at Manhart Field on Fort Carson, Colorado. (Photo by Spc. Matthew Rabahy)
FORT CARSON, Colo. — The 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson bade farewell to Brig. Gen. John V. Meyer III and Col. Thomas M. Feltey June 5, 2020, at Manhart Field at Fort Carson, Colorado.
After serving as the deputy commanding general of 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson since November, Meyer will continue his service in Germany as the deputy chief of staff of operations, U.S. Army Europe.
“My Family and I are grateful for the opportunity to have served at the Mountain Post and the 4th Infantry Division,” Meyer said. “My service as the deputy commanding general has been a highlight of my career.”
Maj. Gen. Matthew W. McFarlane, commanding general, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson commander, commended the superior leadership and superb efforts of both Meyer and Feltey.
Having served as the 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson chief of staff since August 2018, Feltey will continue at Fort Eustis, Virginia, with U.S. Army Futures Command.
Addressing both the physical and virtual audience, as the ceremony was broadcast live on Facebook, Feltey’s words were spoken with equal parts lighted-heartedness and sincerity.
FORT CARSON, Colo. — Brig. Gen. John V. Meyer III, outgoing deputy commanding general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, receives the ceremonial last round fired from Maj. Gen. Matthew W. McFarlane, commanding general, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson, during a farewell retreat ceremony June 5, 2020, at Manhart Field on Fort Carson, Colorado. (Photo by Spc. Matthew Rabahy)
“I know you’re probably a little sad that you couldn’t join us in person,” Feltey said. “However, I am grateful that at least we can share in this virtual space. On the plus side, if it starts hailing you and your cars will be safe.”
After lifting the mood, Feltey closed the ceremony and expressed his appreciation for his time with the “Ivy” Division.
“I will miss this place and its natural beauty and epic adventures,” said Feltey. “But I will especially miss the people, who are the real spirit of Fort Carson and our community. You all make this the ‘Best Hometown in the Army.’”
FORT CARSON, Colo. — Brig. Gen. John V. Meyer III, outgoing deputy commanding general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, and Col. Thomas M. Feltey, outgoing chief of staff, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson, along with his family, sing the division song during a farewell retreat ceremony June 5, 2020, at Manhart Field on Fort Carson, Colorado. (Photo by Spc. Matthew Rabahy)
FORT CARSON, Colo. — Col. Thomas M. Feltey, outgoing chief of staff, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, addresses attendees during a farewell retreat ceremony June 5, 2020, at Manhart Field on Fort Carson. (Photo by Spc. Matthew Rabahy)
FORT CARSON, Colo. — Brig. Gen. John V. Meyer III, outgoing deputy commanding general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, addresses attendees during a farewell retreat ceremony June 5, 2020, at Manhart Field on Fort Carson. (Photo by Spc. Matthew Rabahy)
FORT CARSON, Colo. — Col. Thomas M. Feltey, outgoing chief of staff, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, receives the ceremonial last round fired from Maj. Gen. Matthew W. McFarlane, commanding general, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson, during a farewell retreat ceremony held in honor of Feltey and Brig. Gen. John V. Meyer III, outgoing deputy commanding general, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson, June 5, 2020, at Manhart Field on Fort Carson, Colorado. (Photo by Spc. Matthew Rabahy)
FORT CARSON, Colo. — Col. Thomas M. Feltey, outgoing chief of staff, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, and his wife, Deena, listen to Maj. Gen. Matthew W. McFarlane, commanding general, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson, as he bids farewell to Feltey and Brig. Gen. John V. Meyer III, outgoing deputy commanding general, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson, during a farewell retreat ceremony June 5, 2020, at Manhart Field on Fort Carson, Colorado. (Photo by Spc. Matthew Rabahy)
FORT CARSON, Colo. — Col. Thomas M. Feltey, outgoing chief of staff, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, and his Family listen to Maj. Gen. Matthew W. McFarlane, commanding general, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson, as he bids farewell to Feltey and Brig. Gen. John V. Meyer III, outgoing deputy commanding general, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson, during a farewell retreat ceremony June 5, 2020, at Manhart Field on Fort Carson, Colorado. (Photo by Spc. Matthew Rabahy)