This past weekend, the Staff and I attended several meetings regarding the 145th Gettysburg event. We have developed a good working relationship with General Allen Baldwin, the Federal commander, and his Staff, as well as the Gettysburg Anniversary Committee. A great deal of work and progress has been made to make this event a memorable one for the rank and file. The scenario details are just beginning to come together and we (and the Federal command) hope to implement some things that will enhance your enjoyment of the event. At this time, it appears that we will be having two battalions from the Corps, but it is possible that we may have three. I think you will enjoy the camping area - it is good ground.
The Staff has been in constant contact with the event organizers for Endview and this should be a good event as always. This will be a good chance for us, as the Corps, to knock the rust off and be ready to show what has made the Corps what it is today. I look forward to our first event together and share in the work of Honoring our anscestors who have shown us the way.
I trust that you have recieved and shared the information Colonel Zusman recently dispatched concerning the Chancellorsville event. Knowing of the past endeavors of Colonel Billy Smith and the 16th Virginia with the Endview event, I have no doubts that the Chancellorsville event will be worth the trip. With the Corps voting this a Corps Sanctioned Event I know we will make a good showing.
This brings up a point I would like to share. During my fire service career I have found that accurate communication is vital to any operation. That is why I have encouraged open communication links within the Staff, the Corps, and the event organizers that I and the Staff come in contact with, as well as any other organizations. I would encourage you to contact the Staff with information that you may have concerning events and let us act in confidence with factual information. Again accurate information is vital to the success of any operation.
As you can see, the Staff and I have been busy working on behalf of the Corps. I would like to take this opportunity to "introduce" you all to the Longstreet's Corps Staff for 2008. I apologize for the tardiness of this notification, but your concerns for the size of the Staff was taken into consideration and we wanted to make for an efficient Staff. After much consideration and reviewing of duties and functions, I have decided on the following:
- Chief of Staff: Colonel Greg Gallion
- Assistant Adjutant General(AAG): Colonel Tony Zusman
- Inspector General (IG): Colonel George Miller
- Assistant Inspector General (AIG): Major Mike Grudzinski
- Senior Aide-de-Camp: Colonel KC Meadows
- Aide-de-Camp: 1st Lieutenant Les (JR) Switzer
- Aide-de-Camp: 2nd Lieutenant Bill Brown
- Quartermaster: Major Tim Fogarty
- Ordnance/Safety: Major Nick Syropolos
- Chief Engineer/Topographer: Major Donnie Wilson
- Chief Medical Officeer: 1st Lieutenant Waverly Adcock
- Sergeant Major: Johnny Glazebrook
- Courier/Colorbearer: 1st Lieutenant Steve "Cuz" Dicarlo
- Courier/Colorbearer: Sergeant Cindy Dicarlo
- Chaplin: Reverand Buddy Wheat
- Commissary: Ralph "Stinky" Vannoy
A great deal of thought and discussion went into the selection of the Staff positions. Each position has a specific set of duties, a "job description" if you will and these are documented as to what each of these duties and responsibilities are. I feel that each of these positions are vital to the operation of Corps business, both on the field and off. Most of the work that these Staff people do goes on well in advance of any event. I know from first hand experience that these people are dedicated to the ideals of making Longstreet's Corps the best that it can be and they give many hours each day to that task. I do not intend to take any credit away from the rank and file, for it is they that take these same ideals and put them into motion before an appreciative public. So, you see, that it is indeed a joint effort between the Staff and the rank and file that make Longstreet's Corps what it is! It is my distinct Honor and privilege to be associated with such a Noble and dedicated people and I remain,
Your Most Humble Servant,
Maj. Gen'l. D. H. Cornett,
Longstreet's Corps
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