JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas –
In a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 7, Col. Dustin Shultz completed her tour as commander of the 505th Military Intelligence Brigade (Theater), turning over command to Col. William Sears.
Shultz was the brigade’s first commander, establishing the readiness and programs critical for the Brigade's future.
Shultz’ tour was historically significant because she joined the rare ranks of those who have been the first to lead a newly created brigade.
The brigade was activated Sept. 16, 2015, with its conception based on the Chief of Staff of the Army’s guidance that each combatant command establish a theater intelligence brigade. Shultz was selected because of her stellar leadership record, diverse experience, vision and can-do attitude, leading the brigade to readiness to fulfill mission tasks.
During the ceremony, Lt. Gen. Jeffery Buchanan, commanding general, U.S. Army North, recognized Shultz for her service.
“Col. Shultz’s mission execution and operational accomplishments were outstanding,” Buchanan noted. “She does it without the fame, but instead with a leader’s conviction for service to country.”
Shultz’ remarks combined heartfelt gratitude with patriotic enthusiasm. She also gave great credit to her family.
“Through the years, my family has been a centerpiece of support for which I am grateful for. I look forward to the next mission, confident, with them by my side,” she said.
The 505th MIB (T) is a multi-component unit that conducts theater-level, multidiscipline intelligence analysis operations to support U.S. Army North in the defense and security of the United States and its interests.