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Georgia Army base prepares for change of command

Fort Gordon commanding general set to relinquish role next week
Maj. Gen. Neil Hersey will relinquish his role as commanding general of the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence at Fort Gordon next week but will remain in Augusta in a new role, military officials said. (AJC file photo)

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Maj. Gen. Neil Hersey will relinquish his role as commanding general of the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence at Fort Gordon next week but will remain in Augusta in a new role, military officials said. (AJC file photo)
By The Associated Press
June 24, 2021

FORT GORDON — Maj. Gen. Neil Hersey will relinquish his role as commanding general of the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence at Fort Gordon next week but will remain in Augusta in a new role, military officials said.

Hersey will begin serving as deputy commanding general with U.S. Army Cyber Command at Fort Gordon next week, The Augusta Chronicle reported.

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