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Fort Hamilton Welcomes New Commander

July 26, 2012 – 6:57 pm
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Col. Eluyn Ginés (left) and Command Sgt. Maj. Hector Prince stand behind a cake welcoming Ginés to Fort Hamilton Army Base. Eagle photo by Georgine Benvenuto

By Paula Katinas

Bay Ridge — Fresh from a tour of duty in the Middle East, Col. Eluyn Ginés has arrived in Bay Ridge to become the new commander of the Fort Hamilton Army Base.
The official “Change of Command” ceremony, signifying the installation of Ginés as the leader of the fort, took place inside the military base, on a bluff overlooking New York Harbor, Wednesday morning.
Ginés served two tours of duty in Iraq. Prior to his assignment at Fort Hamilton, he served at the U.S. Army Central Command in Kuwait. read more »

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Events

Board 10 Members Tour Fort Hamilton

April 3, 2012 – 12:26 pm

The visitors learn about the artifacts in the Harbor Defense Museum from Tom Trombone, a tour guide. Photo courtesy of Community Board 10

At the invitation of Col. Michael Gould, commanding officer of the Fort Hamilton Army Base, members of Community Board 10 and local residents toured the historic military installation on March 24.

The group, led by Board Chairman Joanne Seminara and District Manager Josephine Beckmann, toured the base and learned about its history and architecture.

Located on the Bay Ridge waterfront, Fort Hamilton, named after Alexander Hamilton, opened in 1825.

The Board 10 members and their guests were also taken on a guided tour of the Harbor Defense Museum, located on the grounds of the fort. They saw artifacts dating back to the Revolutionary War. read more »

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Memorial Day Parade Committee Meets

March 29, 2012 – 11:59 am

The United Military Veterans of Kings County will hold general membership meetings on April 17 and May 15, at 11 a.m. at the Fort Hamilton Post Chapel, building 129. Anyone interested in participating in the parade on May 28 should attend. Newcomers are welcome. Call (917) 873-1508 if you plan to attend. Now in its 145th year, it is the oldest continuously run Memorial Day Parade in the nation.

The theme for the 2012 parade is “Honoring Those Who Serve.” The 2012 Grand Marshal is Mike Long, chairman of the New York State Conservative Party and a United States Marine veteran. The deputy grand marshals are all veterans from the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars.

The reviewing officer is Col. Michael Gould, commander, U.S. Army Garrison at Fort Hamilton.

Chairman of the Memorial Day Parade Committee is Prisco DeAngelis. Veterans interested in marching in this year’s parade can call Chief of Staff Anthony Giovinco at (917) 664-8850 or (718) 748-4530 for more information, or visit www.brooklynmemorialdayparade.com.

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