Col. Charles "Chuck" Aris, 36th Infantry Division Assistant

Col. Charles "Chuck" Aris, 36th Infantry Division Assistant Division Commander of Support, Maj. Gen. Leslter Simpson, 36th Infantry Division Commanding General, Maj. General James K. "Red" Brown, U.S. Forces Command Deputy Commanding General - Reserve Component, Maj. Gen. Jogn Nichols, Texas Military Department Adjutant General, stand for the National Anthem during the promotion of Aris from Col. to Brig. Gen. on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, at Camp Mabry, Austin, Texas. He is joined by family, friends and colleagues to celebrate his promotion at a ceremony and following reception at the Texas Military Forces Museum. Aris has been selected to deploy to Afghanistan as the Commander of the Train, Advise, Assist Command -- South during the 36th Infantry Division's second command rotation in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel.