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U.S. Army North, Task Force 51 welcome new general officer
May 4, 2026 — Brig. Gen. Jerry E. Baird Jr. officially assumed command of Task Force 51 (TF-51) in a ceremony at the historic Fort Sam Houston Quadrangle on April 10, 2026...

Task Force 51 commander relinquishes command
October 2, 2023 — Task Force-51 held a change of command ceremony at the Quadrangle at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on Sept. 29 as Maj. Gen. William J. Prendergast relinquished command to Maj. Gen. Scott M. Sherman in a ceremony officiated by U.S. Army North Commanding General Lt. Gen. John R. Evans Jr...

Task Force 51 commander promoted to major general
October 2, 2015 — The commander of Army North’s Task Force 51, Brian C. Harris, was promoted to major general Sept. 18 in the Quadrangle in front of more than 100 service members, friends and family...