First Army deputy commanding general to leave position

Brian Weckerly
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Maj. Gen. Jeffrey W. Jurasek, who served as First Army deputy commanding general for support and commanding general of the United States Army Support Command-First Army, will relinquish his position during a May 2 ceremony at the Rock Island Arsenal.

Maj. Gen. Jeffrey W. Jurasek (First Army)
Maj. Gen. Jeffrey W. Jurasek (First Army)

According to a release, Jurasek began his First Army assignment on November 8, 2021. In his position, he assisted the First Army commanding general with the training, readiness and mobilization of all Army National Guard and Army Reserve units across the United States and two U.S. territories. He joined the First Army team after serving as commanding general, 1st Mission Support Command in Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico. Jurasek was promoted to major general inside First Army headquarters in 2022.

Jurasek leaves Rock Island Arsenal for an assignment in Asia. As part of the ceremony, First Army Soldiers will conduct ceremonial cannon fire during the ceremony.

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