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New commander named for the 25th Infantry

The Associated Press

Published: December 13th, 2009 10:12 PM
Last Modified: December 13th, 2009 10:13 PM

HONOLULU -- The military said Maj. Gen. Bernard S. Champoux is due to become the commander of the 25th Infantry Division out of Schofield Barracks.

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The 25th Infantry includes units in Hawaii and Alaska.

Champoux is currently the chief legislative liaison for the Office of the Secretary of the Army.

He's also served as deputy commander for the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan.

Army Chief of Staff Gen. George Casey announced the appointment Wednesday.

Champoux replaces Maj. Gen. Robert L. Caslen Jr. who has been appointed to become commanding general of the Army Combined Arms Center at Fort Leavenworth, Kan. Caslen has also been promoted to lieutenant general.