Cornett welcomed as Crane Army Ammunition Activity commander

CRANE — Col. Aaron M. Cornett assumed command of Crane Army Ammunition Activity during a Change of Command ceremony Thursday.

Brig. Gen. Daniel Duncan, commander of the Joint Munitions Command at Crane Army Ammunition Activity’s (CAAA) higher headquarters, officiated the ceremony at Naval Support Activity base in Crane.

“Col. Cornett brings a wealth of operational, instructional and leadership experience to his current role as Commander of Crane Army Ammunition Activity,” Duncan said. “Over the course of his career, he has held key positions across transportation, logistics, education and multinational partnerships.”

Cornett’s assignments have previously included various levels of leadership, including the 53rd Transportation Battalion at both Joint Base Langley-Eustis and Lewis-McChord and commanding the 613th Movement Control Detachment and 6th Battalion, 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade at Fort Bragg. Cornett has also served in multiple educational roles at the University of Kansas, the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College and the Baltic Defense College in Estonia.

Cornett’s background, education and awards demonstrate a dedication to readiness and relationships, Duncan said. His leadership and abilities will ensure CAAA’s future success in providing munitions to the U.S. Army after assuming the commander position from Col. Franyate Taylor, who had been commander since July 2023.

“I am incredibly excited to be here and to join such an amazing team,” Cornett said during the ceremony. “The stellar reputation of Crane Army Ammunition Activity precedes itself, and I will work to build on that legacy to keep Crane at the forefront of the defense industrial base.”