New SSI commander nominated for first star             Susanne Kappler  Leader Staff

A Fort Jackson officer is one of 40 colonels who was nominated by the president July 15 to be promoted to brigadier general. Col. Richard Mustion accepted command of the Soldier Support Institute last week.  “I am honored and humbled by the nomination and look forward to continuing to serve our Army and nation as the commander of the SSI,” Mustion said. “I have been blessed to serve with truly outstanding Soldiers and civilians who have taught, supported and assisted me throughout my career. My nomination for promotion reflects the accomplishments of these team members and I thank each of them.” A selection board comprising general officers suggests who should be nominated. Once the president signs off on the nominations, they are submitted to the Senate.  Promotions of colonels selected to join the general officer ranks are first examined by the Senate Armed Services Committee and then confirmed by the Senate. Mustion was commissioned as an officer in the Adjutant General Corps in May 1981. Throughout his career, he has served in command and staff positions in the United States, Germany, Korea and Iraq. Before taking command of the SSI, he served as the commandant of the Adjutant General School.