Fort Drum Commander Fired over Alleged Misconduct
Col. J.T. Eldridge (right), 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division Commander, during his Change of Command ceremony at Sexton Field, Fort Drum, N.Y., June 20, 2019. (U.S. Army/Facebook)
29 Apr 2021
The commander of the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum, New York fired the unit s 1st Brigade Combat Team commander Wednesday following the completion of an investigation into claims of professional misconduct.
Maj. Gen. Brian Mennes relieved Col. J.T. Eldridge due to a loss in trust in his ability to command after an investigation stemming from allegations of misconduct, according to a news release from Fort Drum.
Army Commander of JBLM Hospital Removed Over Undisclosed Allegations
Col. Christopher Warner addresses the audience during a change-of-command ceremony for Madigan Army Medical Center Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Tacoma, Wash. (John Wayne Liston/U.S. Army)
30 Apr 2021
The Army has fired the commander of Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington after the completion of an investigation into undisclosed allegations against him.
Col. Christopher Warner, who has been suspended from the job since Oct. 5, was officially relieved March 1 by Lt. Gen. Randy George, commander of I Corps, Lt. Col. Neil Penttila said in an Army statement.
By Dave Smith
Watertown, N.Y. - The 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum is under new leadership.
First Brigade Combat Team Commander Colonel James Eldridge has been relieved of his duties following an investigation stemming from misconduct allegations.
Commanding General Major General Brian Mennes said we hold our leaders accountable .
Lieutenant Colonel Dwight Towler, will assume command responsibility.