Tobyhanna Army Depot welcomes new enlisted leader

With the traditional passing of the unit colors, Sgt. Maj. Cory P. Alkire took the helm as Tobyhanna Army Depot’s (TYAD’s) senior enlisted advisor, pledging to champion workforce quality of life and sustain world-class readiness for the joint warfighter.

Alkire assumed responsibility during a ceremony on July 28. The event was presided over by Depot Commander Col. Benjamin L. Kilgore and was also attended by CECOM Command Sergeant Major Jay A. High, depot leadership as well as family and friends of Sgt. Maj. Alkire.

As sergeant major, Alkire serves as the voice of the warfighters who depend on Tobyhanna Army Depot for full lifecycle support of their C5ISR equipment. He also counsels the commander on matters relating to soldiers, military families, and the depot workforce.