Fort Campbell’s 101st Airborne Division Sabalauski Air Assault School will welcome a new commander Wednesday.
Capt. Matt Rivas, who has commanded the unit for the last two years, will pass the mantle of command to Capt. Kevin Gibbons in a ceremony at the school set for 11:30 a.m.
Capt. Rivas says in a news release, “Over the last two years it’s been my honor to oversee the training of over 3,800 students who earned the coveted Air Assault badge. I’m also proud of the team for developing the Air Assault symposium program to develop and share techniques across the division, building a new Sling Load Master course, and hosting the Secretary of the Army and numerous celebrities to share and promote the ‘Screaming Eagle’ culture.”
The school trains thousands of “Screaming Eagle” Soldiers every year on air assault tactics and operations, preparing them for service in the 101st Airborne Division. It also trains soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines throughout the Department of Defense on the fundamentals of air assault operations.
Captain Gibbons says, “It is my distinct pleasure to take command of this historic organization. I’m excited to lead a team of expert cadre and instruct the next generation of Air Assault service members.”