Williams takes over as Fort Lee base commander

PETERSBURG, Va. — Maj. Gen. Darrell K. Williams has taken over as base commander at Fort Lee in Virginia.

Fort Lee says Williams also will oversee the Army's Combined Arms Support Command. He is a 32-year Quartermaster Corps officer with extensive experience in logistical support for deployed troops.

A change-of-command ceremony was held at Fort Lee on Friday.

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