The 42nd Fires Brigade was activated Thursday on Fort Stewart.Col. John O’Grady and Command Sgt. Maj. Delmer Traylor took command of the new unit with Maj. Gen. Mike Murray, 3rd Infantry Division and Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield commander, serving as reviewing officer.“It’s an absolute honor to be a part of the activiation of this magnificent brigade,” Murray said. “While this ceremony may be the official activation of the brigade, it’s only the beginning of the work to be done.”He welcomed O’Grady and Traylor, telling them he and 3rd ID Command Sgt. Maj. Edd Watson look forward to working with them as they continue “standing up” the new brigade. Speaking to the small formation of soldiers representing the new brigade, Murray talked about the history of the 42nd Fires Brigade, which has been activated and then inactivated several times since it was first constituted as part of the Regular Army in 1918.The unit, originally called the Coast Artillery Corps, saw action during World War I, in Southwest Asia, in Saudi Arabia during Desert Shield and liberation and defense of Kuwait during Desert Storm.He told the new “Wheel Horses” warriors that soldiers, officers and leaders will come and go, but the unit’s colors remain steadfast.