Belgium, canada, denmark, germany, greece, italy, the netherlands, norway. Col dyer is second in command of a flying operation that exceeds 81,000 flying hours and 56,000 sorties per year. Russel davis, 92nd operation group commander, unrolls it during the 97th air refueling squadron s reactivation ceremony and assumption of command at fairchild air force base, washington oct. Spaz spositosalceies, 505th test squadron ts commander, stands behind her desk july 26, 2019, at nellis air force base, nev. The course served as an opportunity for squadron commanders to network with one another and learn about different organizations and resources offered by the base to better support. Lance burnett, 81st training wing vice commander, views the event program during the 333rd training squadron change of command ceremony in the roberts consolidated aircraft maintenance facility at keesler air force base, mississippi, july 24, 2018. Mission the 552nd computer systems squadron provides combat and support software for the e3 sentry awacs command and control aircraft supporting combatant commanders.
Joint base san antoniorandolph, texas afns the air force s personnel center hosted its second squadron commander course march 1822. Also known as the euronato joint jet pilot training program, the wing is the worlds only internationally manned and managed undergraduate pilot training program and includes participants from 14 nato nations. Torkelson, 100th air refueling wing commander, with a framed unit patch during the cap dining out march 12, 2016, at the liberty club on raf lakenheath, england. Duane richardson as the flights senior mentor, nov. The scenario involved a dispute between two colleagues, in which the student had to intervene and help the two come to an agreement. S air force photo by airman 1st class blake gonzales. As the leader of the air forces fifth largest wing, he commands a work force of approximately 4,300 space professionals worldwide. Daniel windham, 339th flight test squadron c flight commander, performs preflight checks on a c april 2, 2020, at robins air force base, georgia. Squadron commander course provides leaders with network.
Under the direction of the united states secretary of the air force, in an effort to improve squadron readiness. The eoc is responsible for managing the covid19 response and, while activated, becomes a work center for representatives from different squadrons. The event is designed to provide the next generation of squadron level leaders with detailed expectations for a successful command tour within afmc. Afpc hosts squadron commander course air force reserve. The 505th ts is responsible for software development, operational relevance assessment, and tactics, techniques and procedures development for the future of war. It is rich in practical, useful, downtoearth advice from officers who have recently experienced squadron command. Daniel hoglund, afpcs command chief speaking to squadron leaders. After a sixyear hiatus, the course was reinstituted in january and redesigned to provide new and sitting squadron commanders a firsthand opportunity to learn about key issues and processes about afpcs key programs and processes for talent. Reserve citizen airmen of the 4th flight test group and 339th flts have continued to fly and support the programmed depot maintenance mission, despite the current. Air force medical reform comes to 412th mdg edwards air. Afpc hosts squadron commander course air university au. July 2012 june 20, executive officer, directorate of programs, office of the deputy chief of staff for strategic plans and programs, headquarters u. Team fairchild reactivates 97th air refueling squadron.
Opening doors to the future 427th reconnaissance squadron. Using the previously published squadron commander candidate lists, wing and group. Squadron commanders recognize air force efforts to increase commander support staff manning and often spoke in positive terms about the additional staffing. The air force s personnel center hosted its second squadron commander course here march 1822. Mark chang, 315th trs incoming commander, during the 315th trs change of command at the louis f.
Representatives from the 23d wing key spouse program explain the impact key spouses have within squadrons during a squadron commander course, aug. Superintendents join afpc squadron commander course air. Justin ailor, 23d contracting squadron commander, speaks to fellow wing leaders during a squadron commander course, aug. C aircrew continues mission air force reserve command. Today as a squadron commander, my leadership team is not complete without the support and sacrifice of our key spouses. The air forces personnel center hosted its third 2019 squadron commander course at joint base san antoniorandolph may. After more than 70 years missing in action, one of the th bomb squadron s grim reapers finally returned home to his country and his family in ashby, massachusetts. Revitalizing squadrons, air force outlines progress u. Thomas coakley, 17th training group commander, presents a meritorious service certificate to lt. Afpc hosts squadron commander course air force materiel. Matthew getty, 375 operations support squadron commander, meets with his operation support squadron flight leads during their weekly staff meeting in hangar 1 at april 30, 2015 at scott air force base. Pharmacy reopens, modifies services moody air force base. The air education and training command studies and analysis squadron is a unit of the united states air force stationed at randolph air force base, texas, where it reports directly to the headquarters of air education and training command, evaluating training programs and systems the squadron s first two predecessor units served in combat during world war ii.
James valpiani, 461st flight test squadron director of operations, edwards air force base, calif. The squadron exists to educate and train aoc senior leaders and staffs of combatant and numbered air force. Assessing squadron commander responsibilities, preparation, and resources. Colonel dyer is the vice commander, 47th flying training wing, laughlin air force base, texas. Allard is participating in a pilot program that broadens safety knowledge and practices in intercontinental ballistic missile. After a sixyear hiatus, the course was reinstituted in january and redesigned to provide new and sitting squadron commanders a firsthand opportunity to learn about key issues and processes about afpcs key programs and processes for. Spencer thomas, vice commander of beale air force base, left, and lt. After a sixyear hiatus, the course was reinstituted in january and redesigned to provide new and sitting squadron commanders a firsthand opportunity to learn about, news, features and commentaries about air force reserve people, equipment and missions. Key spouse programs throughout the air force and here at ellsworth enable commanders to continue focus on todays fight by easing the minds of the deployed war fighter and reassuring them that their families are safe back at home. Jay johnson, 403rd maintenance group commander, as incoming commander, maj. Garland department of defense fire academy high bay on goodfellow air force base, texas, june 1, 2018. He is a former squadron commander that has served at every level of the air force, including multiple joint deployments to iraq, afghanistan, and the joint improvised explosive defeat organization.
Squadron commanders recognize air force efforts to increase commander support staff. Kenerson was one of many guest speakers throughout the course. Mar 29, 2019 the air forces personnel center hosted its second squadron commander course march 1822. Afpc hosts squadron commander course air mobility command. Kevin kemarly, 23d operational medical readiness squadron dental flight commander, delivers a prescription april 14, 2020, at moody air force base, georgia.
New missile squadron safety officer pilot program takes. Maureen farrell left, 78th medical group commander, and col. Vinh tran, the outgoing 412th aerospace medicine squadron commander, hands the unit guidon back to col. Joint base san antoniorandolph, texas afns the air forces personnel center hosted its second squadron commander course march 1822. The 4th flight test squadron s c combined test force became its own entity sept.
For more information about air force personnel programs, go to mypers. Eric chumbley, 78th operational medical readiness squadron commander, stand at attention as the guidons for the 78th omrs and the 78th aerospace medicine squadron are unfurled and furled during the squadron redesignation ceremony, aug. Dec 20, 2019 the air force dubbed 2019 as year of the defender for security forces members. Gen, robert mcmurry, interim commander, air force materiel command, speaks april 1, 2019, during the commands squadron leader orientation course, at wrightpatterson air force base, ohio. Major johann pambianchi left, b20 flight commander, 31st student squadron, squadron officer school, introduces lt.
Afpc hosts squadron commander course air reserve personnel. Mar 12, 2019 as a former squadron commander at the 97th air mobility wing and now as the director for global reach programs for the air force, i have a unique connection to both the acquisition and fielding of the kc46 as well as the legacy of the squadron that will train mobility airmen to operate and employ this incredible aircraft. Brian horton, outgoing 803rd 803rd aircraft maintenance squadron commander, relinquishes command to col. Goldfein announced his initiative to revitalize squadrons, the assigned task force produced many visible changes and is moving forward with additional changes in an implementation plan. Peter lambert, assistant deputy chief of staff, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, on the 17th training wings faculty development programs, faculty next and airmen success model at the cressman student collaboration center on goodfellow air force base, texas, feb. The squadron is the beating heart of the united states air force. Squadron key spouse program direct link to mission. Squadron commander and spouse orientation course wraps as. June 20 june 2015, commander, space operations squadron, data masked 17. Afpc has eight squadron commander courses planned throughout 2019 after a sixyear course hiatus. Squadron commander, superintendent course gears up for. Matthew hunsinger, 97th air refueling squadron superintendent, holds the squadron s guidon as col. Squadron leaders from across the air force joined in the course, which focused on afpc programs and processes for talent management and care for airmen and families. The 2019 air force district of washington squadron commander and spouse orientation course recently concluded, and unit principals and staff said they aim to set the standard for an interactive, immersive experience in priming emerging leaders.
Au2 guidelines for command second edition air university. Alex ganster, 17th training group commander, passes the 315th training squadron guideon to lt. Abraham salomon, 17th training squadron outgoing commander, during the 17th trss change of command in the event center on goodfellow air force base, texas, august 14, 2018. Afpc hosts squadron commander course air combat command. The air force s personnel center hosted its third 2019 squadron commander course at joint base san antoniorandolph, may 16 and for the first time included squadron superintendents. As the air force s hub for all c acquisition developmental testing, the newly minted 96th operations group detachment 1. Commander of air combat command visits tyndall afb tyndall. Also known as the usaf commander s badge, the air force commander s insignia is awarded to any air force officer who holds a major command billet within the united states air force. Driggers is the commander, 80th flying training wing at sheppard air force base, texas.
Afpc hosts squadron commander course air force acquisition. Air force, and conducted by the manpower, personnel, and training program within rand project air force. Wwii reaper returns home after 72 years mia, whiteman. The squadron is the lowest level of command with a headquarters element for example, a squadron commander, or squadron first sergeant.
After a sixyear hiatus, the course was reinstituted in january and redesigned to provide new and sitting squadron commanders a firsthand opportunity to learn about key issues and processes about afpcs key programs and processes for talent management. New squadron commanders course at dm davismonthan air. The unit serves as the focal point for advanced aoc training and command and control process improvement. Joint base san antoniorandolph, texas the air force s personnel center wrapped up a successful year of hosting nearly 400 students in its 2019 squadron commander and superintendent course and is offandrunning with its first 2020 class concluded the threeandahalf day course was offered eight times in 2019 and provided squadron commanders, civilian directors, and superintendents. Legacy of 56th airlift squadron lives on with arrival of kc. The 705th training squadron at hurlburt field, fla. Squadron key spouse program direct link to mission success. Air force academy, hogue began his career flying the ech aircraft with the 43rd electronic combat squadron at davismonthan afb and later served as a wing executive officer with the 432nd air expeditionary wing and contingency planner at headquarters u. Amber saldana, 17th training support squadron commander, briefs maj. Falzarano is the commander, 21st space wing, peterson air force base, colorado. Civil air patrols mildenhall cadet squadron celebrates. Joseph rountree, 30th hcos commander, during the 30th mdg reorganization ceremony aug.
Erick welcome, 460th space communications squadron outgoing commander, june 28, 2018, on buckley air force base, colorado. In this capacity, he is responsible for specialized undergraduate pilot training for the united states air force and allied pilots. Afpc hosts squadron commander course nellis air force base. Joint base san antoniorandolph, texas the air forces personnel center wrapped up a successful year of hosting nearly 400 students in its 2019 squadron commander and superintendent course and is offandrunning with its first 2020 class concluded. Some expressed concerns about defining the duties for the new personnel, the amount of time to fill those positions, and the amount of time to train new personnel assigned to those positions. During the ceremony, standridge took command of the squadron from maj.
For 18 years, air force security forces squadrons followed the u. May 28, 2019 joint base san antoniorandolph, texas the air forces personnel center hosted its third 2019 squadron commander course here, may 16, and for the first time included squadron superintendents. Squadron command selection list released for 2018 air forces. The 552nd computer systems squadron is an operational unit of air combat command s 552nd communications group, 552nd air control wing, tinker air force base, okla.
Afpc hosts squadron commander course dyess air force base. Afpc hosts squadron commander course hill air force base. Goldfein speaks to air command and staff college students about the need to become experts at joint warfighting aug. Colonel corrothers entered active duty after commissioning through officer training school in january of 1996. Kathleen weatherspoon, 18th force support squadron commander, passes the detachment 2 18th fss guidon to maj. Jan 19, 2019 the squadron is the lowest level of command with a headquarters element for example, a squadron commander, or squadron first sergeant. Joint base san antoniorandolph, texasthe air force s personnel center hosted its second squadron commander course here march 1822. The air force s personnel center hosted its second squadron commander course march 1822. After a sixyear hiatus, the course was reinstituted in january and redesigned to provide new and sitting squadron commanders a firsthand opportunity to learn about key issues and processes about afpcs key programs and processes for talent management and.
Commander support staff s1, intelligence flight s2, operations and training flight s3, logistics and resources flight s4, and installation security, plans and programs s5. As part of afdws overall efforts to produce ready, capable, and innovative airmen, the fiveday course offered. Air education and training command studies and analysis. New year, new 803rd aircraft maintenance squadron commander. The air force commander s insignia is an insignia of the united states air force, that has been in existence since 2002. A squadron officer school student interacts with an avatar as part of the mixed reality learning experience program oct. Scott air force base responds to covid19 scott air force.
Squadron commanders from across the air force discuss the latest policy and. Robert hutt, 460th operations group commander, presents the a meritorious service medal to lt. Improving the effectiveness of air force squadron commanders. Raymond clydesdale, 30th medical group commander, transfers command of the newly activated 30th health care operations squadron to lt. May 29, 2019 the air forces personnel center hosted its third 2019 squadron commander course at joint base san antoniorandolph, may 16 and for the first time included squadron superintendents.
In the air force, a squadron commander is generally in the rank of lieutenant colonel o5, although smaller squadrons may be commanded by majors, captains and sometimes even lieutenants. Squadron commanders, directors and superintendents from across the air force joined in the course, which focused on afpc programs and. Sep 16, 2019 airmen with the 509th munitions squadron and the 1st maintenance squadron munitions flight stand with their bikes for a group photo after attending a motorcycle safety class before they went on a group ride on aug. The course served as an opportunity for squadron commanders to network with one another and learn about different organizations and resources offered by the. Joshua brown, 375th air mobility wing plans, programs and readiness, researches information regarding covid19 at the emergency operations center on scott air force base, ill. Jul 30, 2009 today as a squadron commander, my leadership team is not complete without the support and sacrifice of our key spouses. May 30, 2019 the air forces personnel center hosted its third 2019 squadron commander course at joint base san antoniorandolph, may 16 and for the first time included squadron superintendents. Squadron commander, superintendent course gears up for 2020. The 366th security forces squadron was so excited about this announcement, they decided to grow their numbers and not in the traditional sense. Matthew goldey took command of the 803rd aircraft maintenance squadron during a change of command ceremony in. Matthew goldey, looks on at the roberts consolidated aircraft maintenance facility at keesler air force base, miss. Mar 29, 2019 joint base san antoniorandolph, texas afns the air forces personnel center hosted its second squadron commander course march 1822.
Afpc hosts squadron commander course air force space. Mar 27, 2019 the air forces personnel center hosted its second squadron commander course here march 1822. As a former squadron commander at the 97th air mobility wing and now as the director for global reach programs for the air force, i have a unique connection to both the acquisition and fielding of the kc46 as well as the legacy of the squadron that will train mobility airmen to operate and employ this incredible aircraft. Two students out of a 14person flight engage in a simulated conversation in the mrlx to experience the type of discussions they will face while in leadership positions. Jason bialon, 427th reconnaissance squadron, 9th operations group commander, right, use ceremonial scissors to cut a ribbon during the opening of the common mission control center at beale air force base, california, april 23, 2019. A squadron officer school student observes his classmate participating in the mixed reality learning experience program oct. Bellows air force station welcomes new commander 15th wing. Afpc hosts squadron commander course spangdahlem air base.
Washington afns since chief of staff of the air force gen. Superintendents join afpc squadron commander course 15th. Terri paden photo details download hires 2 of 2 col. Goldfein served as squadron weapons officer and then. Army doctrine of separating the squadron into sections, s1 through s5. Gwendolyn foster, 412th medical group commander, during an inactivation and redesignation ceremony at edwards air force base, july 12. What is the organizational structure of the air force. Alexander ara allard, 490th missile squadron missile squadron safety officer and assistant flight commander, poses at the 341st missile wing headquarters building after returning from missile field duty on may 8, 2018, at malmstrom air force base, mont. Mike holmes, the commander of air combat command, talks with cynthia dedeo, 325th force support squadron recreation specialist, about the different activities children get to do at the at child and youth program center, tyndall air force base, florida, feb. Barton kenerson, 355th maintenance group commander, speaks on resiliency in the face of failure during the squadron commander course at davismonthan air force base, ariz. Afpc hosts squadron commander course spangdahlem air.
Superintendents join afpc squadron commander course joint. Sharreen taylor, right, 100th operations support squadron host aviation resource management superintendent and mildenhall cadet squadron commander, presents col. Richardson is an instructor for the leader development course for squadron command at the ira c. Twentyone babies were born this year within the squadron, giving birth to the new title. Goldfein also visited with blue horizons students and schriever scholars, focusing on how the air force can develop and train experts at. Feb 19, 2020 the air forces personnel center at joint base san antoniorandolph wrapped up a successful year of hosting nearly 400 students in its 2019 squadron commander and superintendent course and is offandrunning with its first 2020 class concluded. Welcome spent two years commanding the 460th scs, providing the service and support required to complete the air force mission. Csaf shares squadron revitalization vision with acsc.