Fort Leavenworth Army Corrections Command changes leadership

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas - Outgoing Army Corrections Command Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn Klosterman relinquished responsibility to incoming ACC Command Sgt. Maj. Cameron Regur May 8, 2026, in Eisenhower Auditorium at the Lewis and Clark Center at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. The change of responsibility ceremony was followed by awards and Klosterman's retirement, celebrating his more than 30 years of service in the U.S. Army and recognizing the contributions of his wife, Tametra, and their children.

Ceremony host Brig. Gen. Sarah Albrycht, Army provost marshal and commanding general of ACC, described the mission of ACC.

"The model of Army Corrections Command is vanguards of justice, and our people are true vanguards, foremost leaders of professionalism and dignity and justice. Our NCOs and soldiers contribute not just to good order and discipline, but to the potential for rehabilitation and the ultimate strength of our Army. It is a complex and demanding mission, executed daily with quiet expertise, and I could not be prouder of the soldiers and civilians represented in this command," she said. "For the past several years, this command has been guided by the steady hand and unwavering leadership of Command Sergeant Major Shawn Klosterman."

Albrycht told Klosterman that his career has been the epitome of servant leadership as he has shown commitment to soldiers' welfare and the standards of the profession while serving in several roles.

"You've been a driving force for excellence, a trusted advisor and a mentor for countless NCOs and officers. Your leadership has been instrumental in navigating and helping me navigate the complexities of our mission, both here at Leavenworth and across the enterprise," Albrycht said.

Albrycht welcomed Regur, whose most recent assignment was as command senior enlisted leader for Joint Task Force Guantanamo, and said she was confident he will guide ACC with the same dedication and excellence that have defined his career.

"Sergeant Major Regur, you have an exceptional reputation for developing soldiers and for upholding the highest standards of our profession," she said. "Your diverse background and wealth of expertise make you the ideal leader to build upon the successes of this command."

Regur addressed Albrycht, and then the audience, in his remarks, noting that he was exited to serve in this new role.

"Thank you for having the trust and confidence in me to serve as the command sergeant major for Army Corrections Command," he said. "To everyone here, I am honored and humbled to be afforded this opportunity. I am extremely proud to serve alongside all the men and women of Army Corrections Command and to be part of this great organization. Thank you to every one of you for everything you do for this organization. You have my never-ending gratitude and appreciation for your sacrifices in support of our soldiers, our Army, and our nation. Without you, we can't do what we do to make our military the premier fighting force in the world."

Awards, retirement

Following the change of responsibility, Albrycht recognized the Klostermans with accolades and awards, including the Patriotic Public Service Award for Tametra and the Legion of Merit for Klosterman. Albrycht described Tametra as having a heart of service and Klosterman as a mentor who "shows up."

"These last 30 years - as we look across the Army - haven't necessarily been our easiest, right? And so those of us that have been around for all those years know that the Army's been through a lot. And when the Army goes through a lot, guess what? Our people and our families go through a lot, too, so I just want to start by saying thank you to the family," Albrycht said.

Retired Col. Timothy MacDonald, former commander of the 18th Military Police Brigade where Klosterman also served in Germany, delivered a personal address to family on Klosterman's behalf before Klosterman gave his own retirement ceremony remarks. Before reading Klosterman's prepared sentiments to his family, MacDonald recalled what it was like to get to know Klosterman and what he gained from working with him.

"He taught me to not let things I can't control, control me. He taught me that there are always two sides to a story, even when I was pretty sure there was only one. And most importantly, he taught me how to be a brigade commander - and I'm serious about that; it's not a small thing," MacDonald said. "Because what Shawn really did every single day was make sure I was better than I would have been without him… I truly could not have asked for a better battle buddy, and I will forever be grateful for your leadership, your honesty, and your friendship."

During his remarks, Klosterman told those assembled that they share a bond of trust, respect and genuine care, and stressed that leadership is about taking care of people.

"Standing on the verge of retirement, 27 years of those spent alongside the finest men and women of the Military Police Corps, my heart is overwhelmed with gratitude for a lifetime of memories," Klosterman said. "Looking back, it feels just like yesterday - I was a wide-eyed private, eager for the kind of leadership I hoped to embody one day, but more than that, there was a journey fueled by deep love of service and, most importantly, a profound love for people. From the very beginning, I realized that this profession isn't just about uniforms, ranks, or mission - it's about people, the soldiers, the leaders who make up this Army what it is."

Klosterman detailed some of the contributions he was proud of and passed on some advice from his years of experience.

"Throughout my career, I've learned that leading from a position of love is far more effective than leading from a position of fear. Yelling is overrated. Positive motivation, praise and encouragement is key. Care versus scare is a big difference," he said. "Every program we built, every challenge we faced, every success that we celebrated, it was always about making life better for soldiers, helping them grow, supporting them through transitions and ensuring no one ever felt alone."

Klosterman said the soldiers are what he loves most about the Army, and the one thing that he is most proud of is that he never lost a soldier.

"The men and women who stand shoulder to shoulder in defense of this nation are the reason I wore this uniform with pride every single day. And if there was one thing I hated about the Army, it was the enemy - those who sought to harm our nation in our way of life - but serving and fighting alongside my fellow comrades transformed that hate into an even stronger desire to do my absolute best, pour my heart and soul into defending the freedoms we hold dear."

Klosterman said the Army taught him the value of service, the importance of leadership, the true meaning of camaraderie, and that he isn't perfect.

"I believe that being a good soldier, leader, father, husband and a good human being means being humble enough to amend those mistakes, to expose your weaknesses, because doing so, we're not only defining ourselves, we are shaping the ones around us, those who mean the most to us."

Klosterman concluded his retirement ceremony with a rap performance, a skill and passion mentioned multiple times during the ceremonies.