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  • Orkisz takes command of GAF Tactical Training Command

    Col. Frank Orkisz took command of the German Air Force Tactical Training Command here Jan. 26, 2022, replacing Col. Werner Theisen, who had commanded the organization since it moved from Holloman AFB, New Mexico to Sheppard in 2019. GAF Maj. Gen. Peter Klement, Commander Flying Units, German Air

  • Kirklin assumes command of the 41st Buzzsaws

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Russell Kirklin gained command of the 41st Flying Training Squadron during a change of command ceremony held at the Walker Center, Dec 16, 2021, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss.

  • Easterling accepts command of Firebirds

    Lt. Col. Jason Barlow relinquished command of the 43rd Flying Training Squadron to Lt. Col. David Easterling Jr., during a change of command ceremony, Aug. 26, 2021, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss.

  • Drew takes command of 82nd TRW, set to develop Airmen AF needs

    Brig. Gen. Lyle K. Drew took command of 82nd Training Wing, the largest and most diverse of the four technical wings in Air Education and Training Command and Air Force, during a change of command ceremony here. Maj. Gen. Andrea D. Tullos, 2nd Air Force commander, officiated the ceremony.

  • St.Sauver takes 82nd MSG guidon, set to advance Sheppard mission

    The 82nd Mission Support Group welcomed its new leader July 7, 2021, during a ceremony that saw Col. Charles “Andy” St.Sauver take command, replacing Col. Joshua DeMotts. Brig. Gen. Kenyon K. Bell, 82nd Training Wing commander, officiated the ceremony.

  • 17th MSG welcomes new commander

    The 17th Mission Support Group conducted a change of command ceremony at the 17th Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Bay, June 23.

  • 14th STUS lands new commander

    Lt. Col. Joseph McCane turned over command of the 14th Student Squadron to Lt. Col Stanley Courtland, during a change of command ceremony, June 21, 2021 on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss.