Brig. Gen Eric L. Sanchez takes charge at White Sands

LAS CRUCES, N.M. — A new general is in charge at White Sands Missile Range.

The Las Cruces Sun-News reports that U.S. Army Brig. Gen Eric L. Sanchez took over the New Mexico range after a Change of Command Ceremony on Thursday.

Sanchez is a 1987 graduate of the New Mexico State University. He is returning to his home state after serving as the commanding general of the 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command at Fort Shafter in Honolulu.

The mayor of the nearby town of Mesilla attended the ceremony, as did many Mesilla residents. Sanchez' wife, Teresa Sanchez, is a Mesilla native and says it is good to be home.

Information from: Las Cruces Sun-News, http://www.lcsun-news.com

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