Fort Bliss celebrates promotion for outgoing commanding general and welcomes new commander

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Friday, Fort Bliss personnel held two ceremonies, one to celebrate the promotion of Maj. Gen. Curtis Taylor and a change of command ceremony for the 1st Armored Division, Fort Bliss, and the Joint Task Force – Southern Border.

During the first ceremony, Major General Taylor was promoted to lieutenant general and would depart Fort Bliss to serve as deputy commander of U.S. European Command.

“As I look out on this incredible formation today, I am absolutely overwhelmed with pride in what you, the Soldier of this Division, have accomplished over the past two years,” said Taylor. “Much has been asked of this formation, and you have delivered consistently.”

The second ceremony was a change of command where Lt. Gen.Taylor formally handed over command to Brig. Gen. Brandon Anderson of the 1st Armored Division and the Joint Task Force of the Southern Border.

Anderson now holds leadership responsibility for the Joint Task Force of the Southern Border. In this role, he will oversee approximately 8,000 service members representing all branches of the Department of War.