Pensacola native named senior enlisted advisor at Army hospital

General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital held a change of responsibility ceremony, welcoming Command Sgt. Maj. Johnny D. Thompson, a Pensacola native, as the new senior enlisted advisor. The outgoing command sergeant major, Victoria Ball-Reeves, was thanked for her leadership and dedication.

General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital Holds Change of Responsibility

Story by Debra Thompson, General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital

General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital said farewell to one command sergeant major and welcomed another during a change of responsibility ceremony held March 25th at Lincoln Hall.

GLWACH commander, Col. Angela Diebal-Lee, welcomed Command Sgt. Maj. Johnny D. Thompson as the command’s new senior enlisted advisor by passing the colors to him, signifying the transfer of responsibility from the outgoing to the incoming command sergeant major.

Diebal-Lee expressed thanks to Command Sgt. Maj. Victoria Ball-Reeves for her devotion as GLWACH’s Senior Enlisted Advisor. “Your leadership and efforts have not only elevated our hospital, but have touched the lives of those we serve,” said Diebal-Lee.

During her time at GLWACH, Ball-Reeves dedicated herself to bettering the readiness of the Soldiers and showing that leadership is not position, it is actions.

“Without the civilians we could not do this. I really appreciate all you have done for this organization. To the noncommissioned officers, this is tightest noncommissioned officer corps I’ve ever been a part of,” said Ball-Reeves.

Ball-Reeves expressed her confidence in Thompson’s abilities and what he will bring to GLWACH’s team.

Thompson’s previous assignment was sergeant major previous assignment was at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital. A native of Pensacola, Florida, he entered the U.S. Army as a combat medic.

“It’s truly an honor to stand before you today as General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital’s command sergeant major. Our mission here is not just about healthcare. It’s about readiness, resilience, and unwavering support to those who serve and have served,” said Thompson.

After the ceremony, Soldiers and civilians said farewell to Ball-Reeves and welcomed Thompson to the GLWACH family.

More on Command Sergeant Major Thompson

Command Sergeant Major Johnny D. Thompson is a native of Pensacola, Florida. Command Sergeant Major Thompson attended Basic Training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. He then attended Advanced Individual Training at Fort Sam Houston, Texas where he was awarded the MOS 91B, Combat Medic. Command Sergeant Major Thompson has served in many leadership positions throughout his career, to include Blanchfield Army Community Hospital’s Medical Readiness Battalion Sergeant Major and Division Surgeon Sergeant Major for the 101st ABN Division (AASLT).

Stateside assignments: Fort Gordon, Georgia; Fort Hood, Texas; Fort Jackson, South Carolina; Fort Sam Houston, Texas; and Fort Campbell, Kentucky. His overseas assignments include Hawaii. Additionally, he has deployed multiple times to Iraq for combat operations, including Operation Iraqi Freedom 05-07, 08-09, and Operation New Dawn 10-11.

Military education: The Basic Leaders Course, Air Assault Course, Defense Hazard Material Handler’s Course, Advance Leaders Course, Equal Opportunity Course, Battle Staff Course, Support Operations Course, Senior Leaders Course, Army Instructor Training Course, Master Resilience Course, Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Course, Contractor Course, Master Fitness Course, Advanced Individual Training Platoon Sergeants Course, Joint Medical Operations Course, Commander and First Sergeant course, Lean Six Sigma- Green Belt Certification Course, and the Sergeants Major Academy (Class 72). His civilian education includes a Bachelor’s degree in Leadership and Workforce Development and an Associate’s degree in Health Science.

Awards: Meritorious Service Medal (6th award), Army Commendation Medal (5th award), Army Achievement Medal (5th award), Army Meritorious Unit Citation, Good Conduct Medal (7th award), National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal (4th CS), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon (5th award), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (4th award), Combat Action Badge, Air Assault Badge and Driver Badge (Wheel), Sergeant Major Thompson is the recipient of the Order of Military Medical Merit.

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