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Vol. 12 No. 27
50th NOG changes command
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Claims against the estate It is with deepest regret, we announce the death of Lt. Col. Robert Carreon and 2nd Lt. Hussein Qureshi. If anyone has claims against the estate of Lt. Col. Carreon, contact Lt. Col. Jose Gonzalez at 721-8321. If anyone has claims against the estate of 2nd. Lt. Hussein Qureshi, contact 1st Lt. Zachary Perry at 210-442-9692. More Briefs page 17 Sign up for weekly Schriever announcements, news and more. Visit www.schriever.af.mil and click “Public Affairs” under featured links.
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U.S. Air Force photo by Dennis Rogers
Col. Jennifer Grant, commander of the 50th Space Wing, hands the 50th Network Operations Group guidon to Col. Hewett Wells, new commander of the 50th NOG, during a change of command ceremony at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, June 29, 2018. Wells previously served as director of command, control, communications and computer systems and chief information officer support at U.S. Cyber Command.
By Tech. Sgt. Wes Wright 50th Space Wing Public Affairs
SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The 50th Network Operations Group welcomed new leadership during a change of command ceremony at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, June 29. Col. Hewett Wells assumed command of the group from outgoing commander, Col. W. Scott Angerman. Col. Jennifer Grant, commander of the 50th Space Wing, presided over the ceremony.
“Today is a significant day marking the change of command for one of only two network operations groups in the Air Force,” Grant said. The group’s change of command came on the same day as its historic support of the successful launch of CRS-15, a SpaceX Falcon 9 mission sending supplies to the International Space Station. Wells joins the 50th NOG after serving as director of command, control, communications and computer systems and chief
information officer support at U.S. Cyber Command. “It is an honor and privilege to be the new commander,” Wells said. “It is an exciting time to be in this business, defending and operating in and through space and cyberspace. I recognize that I stand on the shoulders of others here. I will work diligently to build on the accomplishments of my predecessors and continue to advance the NOG.” See 50th NOG changes page 10
Wing celebrates founding fathers' ideals By Airman 1st Class William Tracy 50th Space Wing Public Affairs
SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — July marks a pivotal day in U.S. history, a date Americans at home and abroad celebrate in the same theme of red, white and blue. Members of the 50th Space Wing are no exception. Throughout the wing’s history, from its World War II origins as a fighter wing, to its contemporary role as a leading force in the ever-evolving space warfighting realm, July is a date honored every year, in the midst of war and in times of peace. While July 2, 1776 was the day America declared independence, it was on July 4th the Second Continental Congress approved the declaration, a definitive point where the congress, Continental Army and other rebels to the crown showed their will to take up arms against tyranny. Airmen throughout the Air Force continue to uphold the values of America’s founding fathers – values of freedom, individual rights and national pride. Today, the 50th SW serves as a continuation of these ideals, through its mission of evolving space and warfighting superiority through integrated and innovated operations. See Founding fathers page 14
U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Tracy
Pictured are depictions of America’s founding fathers and icons on the front page of the “Hahn Hawk” celebrating America’s bicentennial, at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, June 22, 2018. Hahn Air Base, Germany, was the host base for the 50th Fighter Bomber Wing, (later 50th Tactical Fighter Wing), which would become the 50th Space Wing. The holiday is celebrated throughout the wing’s history.