News Release

For Immediate Release -- September 13, 2022

USAMRDC, Fort Detrick to Welcome Brunell as Command Sergeant Major

Fort Detrick, Maryland – The U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command and Fort Detrick will formally welcome Kyle S. Brunell as the new Command Sergeant Major during an Assumption of Responsibility ceremony on Friday, September 23 at Fort Detrick, Maryland.

Brunell, who has a distinguished service record of more than 30 years, comes to the installation after most recently serving as the Command Sgt. Maj. at Regional Health Command – Europe, in Sembach, Germany. "Fort Detrick is a special installation," said Brunell. "I can't wait to join this hardworking team of Service Members, civilians and contractors who contribute to our critically important mission."

While serving at Regional Health Command – Europe, Brunell played an integral role in efforts to vaccinate thousands of U.S. Service Members during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. His medical service career includes stops at West Point, New York; Fort Hood, Texas and Fort Lee, Virginia, among others.

"Kyle is a proven leader and a natural problem solver, not to mention a tireless advocate for Service Members everywhere," said Brig. Gen. Tony McQueen, Commanding General of USAMRDC and Fort Detrick. "We are excited to welcome him and I'm confident he'll be able to provide both an immediate and long-term impact."

Media outlets interested in coverage of this event are encouraged to contact USAMRDC Deputy Public Affairs Officer Chelsea Bauckman at chelsea.b.bauckman.civ@health.mil for access.

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About Army Futures Command:
Army Futures Command (AFC) leads the persistent modernization of the Army in order to provide future warfighters with the concepts, capabilities, and organizational designs needed to dominate a future battlefield. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, AFC has more than 26,000 people worldwide. The Army's six modernization priorities are the focus of our eight Cross Functional Teams: Long Range Precision Fires; Next Generation Combat Vehicle; Future Vertical Lift; Army Network; Air and Missile Defense; Soldier Lethality; Assured Positioning Navigation Timing; and, Synthetic Training Environment. The Artificial Intelligence Task Force and Army Applications Lab also support our efforts. Collaborating with entrepreneurs, scientists, industry, and academia, AFC strives to create the best solutions to keep Soldiers safe and America strong. For more information, visit: armyfuturescommand.com.

About USAMRDC:
USAMRDC is the Army's medical materiel developer, with responsibility for medical research, development and acquisition in a variety of areas integral to Soldier health and resiliency. For more information visit: https://mrdc.health.mil.

About Fort Detrick:
Fort Detrick is a multi-governmental community that conducts biomedical research and development, medical material management, worldwide communications and the study of foreign plant pathogens. The U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Detrick, provides sustainable base operations support, quality of life programs, and environmental stewardship to facilitate the sustainment of vital national interests. For more information visit: https://home.army.mil/detrick.