Bo Temple Is New Corps Deputy Commanding General

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates announced on October 16 that Major General Merdith W.B. (Bo) Temple will become the Deputy Commanding General (DCG) of the Corps of Engineers in January 2010.

MG Temple has served as the DCG for Civil and Emergency Operations since 2008. He will succeed Major General Don Riley who has served as the DCG since April 1 2008.
Prior to his appointment at Civil Works MG Temple was DCG for military and international programs.

MG William T. Grisoli who has been serving as the Deputy Chief of Staff for the Army was named DGC for Civil and Emergency Operations.

MG Grisoli previously held senior positions with the Corps including commander of the Northwestern and North Atlantic divisions. Lieutenant General Robert L. Van Antwerp remains Commander and Chief of Engineers. MG Jeffrey J. Dorko continues as the DCG for military and international operations.