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2020 ChAnges of CommAnd

team signals the welcoming of a new one Squadron, during a modest Assumption
as Dyer, an F-15E pilot with more than of Command ceremony at Nellis Air Force
3,000 flying hours, takes the reins. Dyer will Base, Nev. Col. Sean Carpenter, 926th Wing
lead the 5,300 Airmen providing mission commander, presided over the ceremony,
assurance to six wings, 52 tenant units and which was modified due to COVID-19
14,000 personnel across the Nellis AFB and social distancing restrictions. “I am looking
Nevada Test and Training Range installation forward to leading people, to working with
complex. “As I take command today, my my Airmen and seeing them get ready for
vision and goal for the Airmen of the 99th our mission,” said Kirk. “I’m looking forward
is simple,” said Dyer. “Let’s continue to to having them take ownership of the
Jan. 31 — Col. Todd Tobergte, 926th build relationships and execute at the level squadron and to want to say ‘I’m a member
Operations Group commander, hands of excellence this wing is known for, while of the 926th Security Forces Squadron.’”
the 706th Fighter Squadron guidon to Lt. creating an environment for our Airmen and
Col. Michael Fisher, 706th FS commander, their families to thrive. My family and I are
during a change of command ceremony excited to join such an amazing and diverse
held Jan. 31, 2020, at Nellis Air Force Base, group of Airmen, and I know that together July 22 – Col. Cameron Dadgar assumed
Nev. The 706th FS seamlessly integrates we will advance the Nellis legacy.” command of the Nevada Test and Training
Reserve personnel into the United States Range.
Air Force Warfare Center’s test and training
mission.

June 26 — Col. Sheila Wilds accepts
command of the 926th Operations Group
during a Change of Command ceremony,
June 19 — Lt. Col. Arthur A. Thompson June 26, 2020 at Nellis Air Force Base,
accepts command of the 91st Attack Nev. During the ceremony Col. Todd
Squadron, June 19, 2020, Creech Air Tobergte relinquished command to Wilds.
March 31 — Col. John Gallemore, former Force Base, Nev. The change of command Wilds comes to the 926th OG from the
57th Adversary Tactics Group commander ceremony was modified to honor the 379th Space Range Squadron, where she July 24 – Col. Dina Quanico, 432nd Mission
receives the guidon from Brig. Gen. Robert heritage of the passing of the wing guidon served as commander. The COC ceremony Support Group commander, receives the
G. Novotny, 57th Wing commander as he while maintaining current social distancing was modified to honor the heritage of first salute from her squadron commanders
assumes command of the 57th Operations guidelines. the passing of the wing guidon while during the assumption of command
Group as Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Schaefer maintaining current social distancing ceremony at Creech Air Force Base, Nev.,
II, 57th OG superintendent looks on, during guidelines. July 24, 2020. The 432nd MSG is comprised
a change of command ceremony at Nellis of two squadrons, the 432nd Support
Air Force Base, Nev., March 31, 2020. The Squadron and the 432nd Security Forces
modest ceremony, adapted to support Squadron, both providing innovative base
social distancing initiatives, marked the support for the Hunters.
merger of the 57th Adversary Tactics Group
and the 57th OG, placing both group
functions under the leadership of one
commander.

June 19 — Col. John Powers, center, 432nd
Operations Group commander, assumes July 7 – Col. Brent Johnson assumed
command from presiding official Col. command of the 99th Medical Group,
Stephen Jones, left, 432nd Wing/432nd taking over from Col. Afred Flowers.
Air Expeditionary Wing commander,
during the 432nd OG change of command
ceremony at Creech Air Force Base, Nev.,
June 19, 2020. Powers took over the group
from Col. Eric Schmidt, right, who led the
unit over the past two years.
June 11 — Maj. Gen. Charles Corcoran,
United States Air Force Warfare Center Aug. 7 — The 57th Wing is officially under
commander, returns a salute to Col. Todd new management after a modest change
R. Dyer, incoming 99th Air Base Wing of command ceremony Aug. 7, in the
commander, as Dyer accepts command Lightning Aircraft Maintenance Unit hangar.
of the 99th ABW, June, 11, 2020, Nellis Air Incoming commander, Brig. Gen. Michael
Force Base, Nev. The Change of Command “Johnny Bravo” Drowley took command of
ceremony was modified to honor the the wing from Brig. Gen. Robert Novotny
heritage of the passing of the wing guidon July 16 – Col. Barton Kenerson assumed in a ceremony presided over by Maj. Gen.
while maintaining current social distancing June 24 — Lt. Col. Michael Kirk assumed command of the 57th Maintenance Group, Charles Corcoran, United States Warfare
guidelines. The departure of one command command of the 926th Security Forces taking over from Col. Shane Henderson. Center commander.