FORT DRUM, NY (WWTI) – The medical activity at Fort Drum has welcomed a new command sergeant major.

The U.S. Army Medical Department Activity at Fort Drum officially named Command Sergeant Major Eric N. Price as the Senior Enlisted Chief of MEDDAC during a ceremony June 17 at the Fort Drum installation.

During the ceremony, CSM Price received the unit colors from MEDDAC Commanding Officer Col. Rob Health. Fort Drum noted that the passing of unit colors symbolizes the commander’s confidence in the abilities of the command sergeant major.

He has been at the forefront of military medicine for over 22 years,” Commander Colonel Heath said. “I am fully proficient in Command Sgt. Major Price and I are extremely proud to have such a firm and strong leader (NCO) who will move Fort Drum MEDDAC and military medicine into the future.

According to Fort Drum, Price was previously stationed at 18th Medical Command at Fort Shafter in Hawaii, where he served as the clinical operations sergeant major.

CSM Price has also served as a nursing assistant, recruiter, detachment sergeant, first sergeant and chief medical NCO.

At the June 17 ceremony, CSM Price addressed the MEDDAC and Fort Drum community for the first time.

“It’s important to maintain continuity, but it’s equally important to embrace change,” said Command Sergeant Major Price. “I look forward to serving alongside my commanders and enhancing the skills of (MEDDAC).”

Former Fort Drum MEDDAC Chief, CSM Wendy Menendez left Fort Drum in April 2021 to begin as a Fellow at the U.S. Army Sergeant Major Academy at Fort Bliss, Texas.

Fort Drum MEDDAC provides health care and support to the 10th Mountain Division and Fort Drum, serving more than 42,000 soldiers, family members, retirees, Department of Defense and Army civilians and soldiers.