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Vol. 11 No. 27
Wing welcomes ‘home’ new leader
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U.S. Air Force photo/Dennis Rogers
Lt. Gen. David J. Buck, commander, 14th Air Force (Air Forces Strategic) and Joint Functional Component Command for Space, welcomes Col. Jennifer Grant to her new post as 50th Space Wing commander during the wing’s change of command ceremony Friday, June 30, 2017 at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado. Grant returns to command at Schriever as she previously commanded the 2nd Space Operations Squadron.
By Jennifer Thibault 50th Space Wing Public Affairs
The 50th Space Wing welcomed new leadership during a change-of-command ceremony held here June 30 at 8:30 a.m. Lt. Gen. David J. Buck, commander, 14th Air Force (Air Forces Strategic) and Joint Functional Component Command for Space
presided over the ceremony that gave the wing’s reigns to Col. Jennifer Grant from previous commander, Col. DeAnna Burt. “The 50th Space Wing is at the tip of the warfighting spear,” Buck said. “It’s a proud and accomplished team of some 4,000 professionals, across 25 units and 11 time zones, operating more than 70 space and cyber sys-
tems delivering global space combat effects. It’s not easy, but that is why we choose leaders like these.” Some highlights during Burt’s tenure include the wing leading the command in standing up the Space Mission Force and See Welcome Home page 5
50th Space Wing Mission Commanding space and cyber systems to deliver global combat effects
50 MSG welcomes new leader By Airman 1st Class William Tracy 50th Space Wing Public Affairs
The 50th Mission Support Group welcomed new leadership during a change of command ceremony outside the 50th Space Wing headquarters building June 27. Col. Brian Kehl took command of the group from outgoing commander Col. Jason Janaros. “We welcome team Kehl to our base,” said Col. DeAnna Burt, 50th Space Wing commander. “Kehl comes at the right time with the right experience. As I looked at his resume; his comptroller background, nose for business, work in hard-hitting operational areas and strong relationship with headquarters are what we need. I know you are going to do great things.” Prior to his new assignment at Schriever, Kehl served at Headquarters, Air Force Space Command as Chief of the Financial Analysis Division, Financial Management and Comptroller Directorate. “I’m humbled by this selection, and am See New Leader page 3
U.S. Air Force photo/Christopher DeWitt
Col. DeAnna Burt, 50th Space Wing commander, passes the 50th Mission Support Group guidon to Col. Brian Kehl during the group’s change of command ceremony at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Tuesday, June 27, 2017. Kehl assumed command of the group from Col. Jason Janaros.