48 REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. For Lt. Gen. Donnie Walker, an assignment to represent Redstone Arsenal as its senior commander means more than an opportunity to lead a cutting-edge installation that has far-reaching impacts in several federal sectors.
It also means a homecoming of sorts for a Soldier whose hometown roots are in south Alabama.
But while being close to home is one of the perks of the job, Walker said even if Redstone Arsenal was located on the other side of the world he would still consider it an honor to serve as its senior commander, supporting federal efforts in the four core competencies – logistics, space exploration and missile defense; research, testing and evaluation; and intelligence and homeland defense.