LIVE: 82nd Airborne Division's NEW Leadership Takes Charge!

The 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division proudly conducted a Change of Responsibility ceremony, marking the transition between Command Sergeant Major Andrew Rodriguez and Command Sergeant Major Sean Clark. With this ceremony, Command Sergeant Major Clark assumes the call sign Devil 9 and becomes the 24th Command Sergeant Major of the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment. He is honored to lead the “Devils in Baggy Pants” and looks forward to serving as the Brigade Commander’s Senior Enlisted Advisor, mentoring and guiding the Paratroopers of the brigade. As we welcome Command Sergeant Major Clark, we also bid farewell to Command Sergeant Major Rodriguez, whose leadership, professionalism, and unwavering dedication to the Paratroopers of the 504th PIR reflect the proud traditions of the Regiment. Thank you, Command Sergeant Major Rodriguez — once a Devil, always a Devil! #LGOP #1BCT #AIRBORNE #DIBP #ARMY #DEVILS #1STBRIGADE #FORTBRAGG #NC #PARATROOPER #AATW #STRIKEHOLD August 2025, Major General J. Patrick Work is the commander of the 82nd Airborne Division, and no recent change of command for the overall division has been announced. The last change of command ceremony took place in November 2023. Current commander Major General J. Patrick Work assumed command of the 82nd Airborne Division on November 17, 2023, at Fort Liberty, North Carolina (formerly Fort Bragg). He replaced Major General Christopher LaNeve. Recent 82nd Airborne Change of Command ceremony It is important to distinguish between changes of command for the overall 82nd Airborne Division and its various brigades. Division: The most recent change of command for the overall division was in November 2023. Brigade: One of the division's subordinate units, the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, had a change of command ceremony on July 17, 2025. During this event, Colonel Khirsten Schwenn relinquished command. Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @defensenow   Defense Now | August 2025.    • DN August 2025   Members-only videos    • Members-only videos   82nd Airborne Division Change of Command. Film Credits: 82nd Airborne Division The 82nd Airborne Division has a new leadership team at the helm! In this video, we dive into the changes and what it means for the future of the Division. From new strategies to fresh perspectives, we explore how the new leadership is taking charge and shaping the direction of the 82nd Airborne. Whether you're a military enthusiast or just curious about the inner workings of the Division, this video is for you. Get ready to learn more about the 82nd Airborne Division's new leadership and what it means for the US military.