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2013 European Signal Ball

Celebrating the Army Profession

5th Signal Command’s Cyber Center Europe dedicated to former U.S. Army Europe deputy commanding general Lt. Gen. Robert E. Gray

WIESBADEN, Germany (May 2, 2013) -- –  5th Signal Command officially named the Cyber Center Europe building on Clay Kaserne the "Gray Center" in honor of former deputy commanding general of U.S. Army Europe, Lt. Gen. Robert E. Gray. Gray was a distinguished signal officer, leader and mentor who was also the first African-American to become the Chief of Signal and Commanding General of Fort Gordon, the headquarters of the Army Signal Regiment.

Gen. Dennis L. Via, commanding general of Army Materiel Command, was the guest speaker and accompanied 5th Signal Commanding General and USAREUR CIO/G6, Brig. Gen. Bruce T. Crawford and Lt. Gen. Gray's widow, Annie, in the unveiling of the building's sign.

WIESBADEN, Germany (April 23, 2013) -- Members of 5th Signal Command kick off their regimental week with the "Dragon Challenge"--a series of team-building competitions. Here, members of the 102nd Signal Battalion compete in the 400 meter Litter Carry competition.

WIESBADEN, Germany (April 4, 2013) -- 5th Signal Command dedicated their headquarters building to Captain Riley L. Pitts who earned the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Vietnam War. Captain Pitts is also the first African American commissioned officer to be awarded the Medal of Honor.

WIESBADEN, Germany (April 2, 2013) -- Soldier/NCO of the Year Competition photo and cutline: 5th Signal Command Soldiers compete at a weapons qualification course as part of the 2013 Soldier and NCO of the Year Competition. All participants had to conduct several events in the competition to include a PT Test, Land Navigation Course, Warrior Task events, Weapons Qualification, and a formal board in front of senior NCOs and the Command Sergeant Major.