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Kansas National Guard Medical Detachment Undergoes Change of Command

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Col. Gordon D. Kuntz will step down as commander of the Kansas National Guard Medical Detachment on October 18, transferring command to Col. Robert W. Thompson. The change of command ceremony will take place at the Lenexa Armory in Kansas. Col. Thompson brings extensive medical experience, having served in various roles within the United States Army and the Kansas Army National Guard. He has served as an ophthalmologist and has held various leadership positions within the Medical Detachment.

Key Takeaways:

  • Col. Robert W. Thompson will assume command of the Kansas National Guard Medical Detachment on October 18, succeeding Col. Gordon D. Kuntz.
  • Col. Thompson has over 15 years of experience in the United States Army and the Kansas Army National Guard, serving in various medical roles, including ophthalmologist and division surgeon.
  • The Medical Detachment is focused on promoting physical, dental, and behavioral health wellness and ensuring that Kansas National Guard troops are fit and ready to serve their state and country.
  • Col. Thompson has completed numerous military courses, including the Army Command and General Staff College Intermediate Level Education, and has served as a member of the 35th Infantry Division's Adjutant General's Army Physical Fitness team.
  • Col. Thompson has received several awards for his service, including the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and the Army Service Ribbon.
  • Col. Gordon D. Kuntz has served over 39 years in the military, holding various leadership positions, including commander of the Kansas Medical Detachment and senior medical nurse with the 2nd Combined Arms Battalion, 137th Infantry Regiment.
  • Col. Kuntz has received numerous awards for his service, including the Meritorious Service Medal with two bronze oak leaf clusters and the Humanitarian Service Medal.

Statistics:

  • 39 years of military service for Col. Gordon D. Kuntz
  • 15 years of experience in the United States Army and the Kansas Army National Guard for Col. Robert W. Thompson
  • 11 a.m. change of command ceremony to be held on October 18 at the Lenexa Armory
  • 18700 SW 87th St. Parkway, Lenexa, Kansas, as the location of the change of command ceremony
  • Kansas National Guard Medical Detachment members: doctors, dentists, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, psychologists, social workers, emergency medical technicians, case managers, and patient administrators

Sources:

  • The Kansas Adjutant General's Department release ( exact date not specified in the original text )
  • [http://www.ksguard.ks.gov/](http://www.ksguard.ks.gov/)

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