2d Stryker Cavalry Regiment, Public Affairs Office
VILSECK, Germany – Troopers from 3rd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment gathered at Stryker Memorial Park in Vilseck July 17 to say goodbye to Command Sergeant. Major Everett Clark as he relinquished his position as CSM of the Wolf Pack to Command Sergeant Major James Bodecker during a Change of Responsibility Ceremony.
Commander of 3rd Squadron, 2nd SCR, and Lt. Col. Bryan Denny praised Clark for his dedication and commitment to the Pack.
“Known as a bull dog,” Denny said. “Command Sergeant Major Clark jumped into the squadron head first.”
“He tenaciously enforced standards, built systems and put that calibrated Sergeant Major’s eye on problems only he could solve,” Denny said.” He helped pull this squadron into a team.”
Denny went on to describe Clark as a true Soldier’s NCO.
“I will personally remember Sergeant Major for his unwavering focus and commitment to taking care of Soldiers from start to finish,” he said.
Command Sergeant Major Clark directed his parting words to the Soldiers of Wolf Pack highlighting the impact they have made on himself and his family.
“It’s been an honor and privilege to work with you all,” Clark said. “You’ve done it all and you’ve done it all the right way.”
Command Sergeant Major Clark left imparting one last challenge to his fellow Wolf Pack noncommissioned officers.
“The call to war is often met by young Soldiers with a lack of understanding about what they are about to encounter,” he said. “These young Soldiers must be trained, prepared and then led into battle by those with experience and understanding.”
“That is supposed to be you, the NCO,” he continued. “Make sure you continue to do that.”
“Always remember, the strength of the wolf is the pack and the strength of the pack is the wolf.”
