{"id":145777,"date":"2024-04-09T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-09T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=145777"},"modified":"2024-04-09T13:40:02","modified_gmt":"2024-04-09T13:40:02","slug":"passing-the-torch-lt-gen-costanza-takes-command-of-victory-corps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=145777","title":{"rendered":"Passing The Torch: Lt. Gen. Costanza Takes Command of Victory Corps"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n U.S. Army Gen. Darryl Williams, the commanding general of U.S. Army Europe and Africa, walks with Lt. Gen. John Kolasheski, the outgoing commander of V Corps, and Lt. Gen. Charles Costanza, the commanding general of V Corps, during the Victory Corps change of command ceremony in Poznan, Poland, April 8, 2024. Williams assisted in passing the Corps\u2019 colors between Kolasheski and Costanza, signifying USAREUR-AF\u2019s endorsement of the change in command. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jameson Harris)
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\n U.S. Army Lt. Gen. John Kolasheski, the outgoing commander of V Corps, salutes the formation during the Victory Corps change of command ceremony in Poznan, Poland, April 8, 2024. Kolasheski assumed duties as the V Corps commanding general on August 4, 2020, and has played an integral role in developing partnership and interoperability among allied and partnered nations in the European theater. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jameson Harris)
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\n Lt. Gen. John Kolasheski, the outgoing commander of V Corps, sits with his wife, Buffy, during the Victory Corps change of command ceremony in Poznan, Poland, April 8, 2024. Kolasheski served in V Corps since August 2020 after its reactivation, leading them through several warfighter exercises that qualified the corps as fully operational. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jameson Harris)
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\n Retired Polish Land Forces Gen. Jaros\u0142aw Mika, the former commander of the Polish Armed Forces, greets U.S. Army Lt. Gen. John Kolasheski, the former commander of V Corps, after the Victory Corps change of command ceremony in Poznan, Poland, April 8, 2024. Mika worked closely with Kolasheki during his time as the V Corps commanding general. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jameson Harris)
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\n U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Philip B. Blaisdell, the senior enlisted advisor for V Corps, passes the V Corps colors to the outgoing commander, U.S. Army Lt. Gen. John Kolasheski, during the change of command ceremony on April 8, 2024, in Camp Kosciuszko, Poznan, Poland. Kolasheski, the outgoing commander of V Corps, served with V Corps since its reactivation and played an integral role in developing partnership and interoperability among allied and partnered nations in the European theater. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Rene Rosas)
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\n Soldiers from V Corps present shell casings from a 21-gun salute fired at Fort Knox, Kentucky, to Lt. Gen. Charles Costanza, the incoming commander of V Corps, and Lt. Gen. John Kolasheski, the outgoing commander of V Corps, during a change of commander ceremony on April 8, 2024, in Camp Kosciuszko, Poznan, Poland. Numerous allied and partner nations from across Europe attended the ceremony, which honored Kolasheski\u2019s years of service in supporting peace and stability in Europe while welcoming Costanza. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Rene Rosas)
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\n Daniel Lawton, the U.S. Embassy Poland deputy chief of mission, expresses gratitude to the departing commander of V Corps, Lt. Gen. John Kolasheski, and extends a warm welcome to his successor, Lt. Gen. Charles Costanza, during a speech on April 8, 2024, in Camp Kosciuszko, Poznan, Poland. Costanza previously served as the commanding general of the 3rd Infantry Division, which is currently deployed in support of V Corps. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Rene Rosas)
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\n U.S. Army Lt. Gen. John Kolasheski, the outgoing commander of V Corps, passes the V Corps colors to Gen. Darryl Williams, the commanding general of U.S. Army Europe and Africa, during the V Corps change of command ceremony on April 8, 2024, in Camp Kosciuszko, Poznan, Poland. The passing of the colors signifies the unit\u2019s transfer of authority from one commander to the next. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Rene Rosas)
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POZNAN, Poland – On April 8, 2024, Lt. Gen. John Kolasheski officially transferred the leadership of V Corps to Lt. Gen. Charles Costanza during a change of command ceremony held in Poznan, Poland. The ceremony not only symbolized the continuity of leadership within V Corps but also highlighted the historic significance of the unit’s role in shaping European security for about a century.<\/p>\n

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\n U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Charles Costanza, incoming V Corps commanding general, receives the corps guidon from Gen. Darryl Williams, commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa, during a change of command ceremony at Camp Ko\u015bciuszko in Poznan, Poland, April 8, 2024. Costanza, who previously served as the commanding general of 3rd Infantry Division, relieved Lt. Gen. John S. Kolasheski as V Corps commanding general during the ceremony. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Devin Klecan)
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\n U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Charles Costanza, incoming V Corps commander, left, is presented a shell casing welcoming him to V Corps during a change of command ceremony held at Camp Ko\u015bciuszko, Poland, April 8, 2024. Costanza, who previously served as the commanding general of 3rd Infantry Division, relieved Lt. Gen. John S. Kolasheski as commanding general of V Corps during the ceremony. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Devin Klecan)
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Established in 1918, V Corps has stood as a steadfast pillar of American military presence in Europe, playing pivotal roles in both World War I and II, including the historic invasion of Normandy during D-Day. Throughout the Cold War era, V Corps remained instrumental in upholding the cause of freedom across the continent.<\/p>\n

The reactivation of V Corps in 2020 under the leadership of Kolasheski marked a tangible reaffirmation of the United States’ commitment to NATO and its European allies. Since its reactivation, V Corps has undergone rigorous training and exercises, cementing its position as a mission-ready force capable of undertaking complex combat operations in collaboration with allied and partner nations.<\/p>\n

\u201cVictory Corps was purpose-built for this mission, and has not and will not waver,\u201d reiterated Kolasheski during his change of command speech.<\/p>\n

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Under Kolasheski’s leadership, V Corps underwent a series of intensive exercises, including Warfighter Exercise 22-1, which demonstrated the unit’s proficiency in commanding large-scale combat operations in a multinational environment. This exercise underscored V Corps’ unity, mobility, and diversity, showcasing its ability to deploy and engage effectively across vast distances. The operational readiness of V Corps was officially affirmed by U.S. Army Forces Command on Nov. 3, 2021, with the declaration of full operational capability. During Kolasheski\u2019s change of command speech, he reiterated the success of these exercises and operations.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo those who joined us during warfighter exercises, command post exercises\u2026 I simply want to say thank you,\u201d said Kolasheski. \u201cYou are friends for life.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\n U.S. Army Gen. Darryl Williams (right), the commanding general of U.S. Army Europe and Africa, congratulates U.S. Army Lt. Gen. John Kolasheski, the former commander of V Corps, during the Victory Corps change of command ceremony in Poznan, Poland, April 8, 2024. As the U.S. Army\u2019s only forward-deployed corps, Victory Corps has been a major asset in USAREUR-AF\u2019s mission to support European allies and partners while deterring foreign enemy aggression. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jameson Harris)
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March 8, 2023, marked another significant milestone for V Corps with the arrival of the first permanently assigned U.S. Army Soldiers to Poland, ushering in a new era of stability and partnership-building with host nations.<\/p>\n

\u201cI hand over this corps with pride, believing that our service together has made a positive difference to secure the peace in Europe,\u201d said Kolasheski.<\/p>\n

The host of the change of command ceremony was Gen. Darryl Williams, commanding general of U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF). Williams directed the changing of the colors, receiving the flag from Kolasheski and passing it to Costanza. By doing so, it signified that USAREUR-AF is fully in support of the new change in command.<\/p>\n

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\u201cJohn brought V Corps back to Europe!\u201d Williams declared. \u201cJohn\u2019s strategic timing and personal commitment ensured the corps met urgent operational needs in Europe, achieving full certification within a year of activation.\u201d<\/p>\n

Now, as V Corps transitions leadership to Costanza, the unit enters a new chapter with a renewed sense of purpose. Drawing on his experience as the former commander of 3rd Infantry Division, Costanza is poised to build upon the legacy of victory established by his predecessors.<\/p>\n

\u201cPoland is now my new home,\u201d declared Costanza during his speech. \u201cI look forward to learning with you, training with you, and if required, fighting alongside you as we once did in World War II.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Williams expressed confidence in Costanza’s ability to lead V Corps into the future, emphasizing his extensive time in command with decades of experience in operations.<\/p>\n

\u201c[Costanza\u2019s] appointment comes at a pivotal moment as we transition to NATO regional plans,\u201d said Williams. \u201cWe have complete faith in your ability to lead V Corps with distinction and honor.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

1 \/ 10 Show Caption + Hide Caption \u2013 U.S. Army Gen. Darryl Williams, the commanding general of U.S. Army Europe and Africa, walks with Lt. Gen. John Kolasheski, the outgoing commander of V Corps, and Lt. Gen. Charles Costanza, the commanding general of V Corps, during the Victory Corps change of command ceremony in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":145779,"comment_status":"close","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-145777","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/145777","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=145777"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/145777\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":145803,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/145777\/revisions\/145803"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/145779"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=145777"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=145777"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=145777"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}