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BULLSEYE News 3April 22, 2016

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COMMAND, from page 1 ___________ Nellis Air Force Base and conducts advanced U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class
aircrew, cyber, cyber-space, logistics, com- Kevin Tanenbaum
This will be her third time being sta- mand and control training through the U.S.
tioned at Nellis. Air Force Weapons School, Red Flag and Airmen from the 57th Wing
Green Flag exercises. salute as the national anthem
“I am very excited to be back at Nellis is played at the 57th Change
and the 57th Wing” said Leavitt. “With As commander, Leavitt expects to keep of Command at Nellis Air Force
its mission to provide advanced realistic the 57th Wing preforming at a high level Base, Nev., April 15. The 57th
and relevant training focused on ensuring and prepare the Air Force for future success. WG oversees the dynamic and
dominance through air, space, and cyber challenging flying operations
space, the 57th Wing has a profound impact “I plan to continue Brig. Gen. Short’s at Nellis Air Force Base and
on the Air Force and our combat air forces.” initiatives to develop innovative leaders conducts advanced aircrew,
while preparing the Air Force for tomor- cyber, cyber-space, logistics,
The 57th Wing is the most diverse wing row’s victories” said Leavitt. command and control training
in the U.S. Air Force. The Wing builds inno- through the U.S. Air Force
vative leaders through tactics and advanced After two years as the 57th Wing’s com- Weapons School, Red Flag and
training to ensure world-wide combat air mander, Short’s next assignment will be Green Flag exercises.
forces are prepared for tomorrow’s victories. the senior defense official and attaché to
In addition, the 57th Wing oversees the dy- the United Kingdom for the Defense In-
namic and challenging flying operations at telligence Agency at the U.S. Embassy in
London.

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum LEFT: Airmen from the 57th
Wing salute as the honor guard
present the colors during the
playing of the national anthem
at the 57th Change of Command
at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.,
April 15. Brig. Gen. Jeannie M.
Leavitt assumed commanded
from Brig. Gen. Christopher
Short during the ceremony at
the Strike Aircraft Maintenance
Hangar at Nellis AFB.

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum

Brig. Gen. Jeannie M. Leavitt stands at attention after assuming command of the 57th Brig. Gen. Christopher Short receives his final salute from the 57th Wing during the change
Wing during the change of command ceremony at the Strike Aircraft Maintenance at of command ceremony at the Strike Aircraft Maintenance at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.,
Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., April 15. Leavitt, a command pilot with more than 3,000 flight April 15. Short was the commander of the 57th WG since March of 2014.
hours, including 300 combat hours, is coming from the Pentagon where she served as
the principal military assistant to the Secretary of Defense.