TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. —
Within the 552nd Air Management Wing’s change of command ceremony held at Tinker Air Pressure Base June 9, Col. Kenneth Voigt succeeded Col. Keven Coyle as commander of the 552 ACW.
Maj. Gen. Michael Koscheski, commander of Fifteenth Air Pressure, Shaw Air Pressure Base, South Carolina, presided.
Voigt isn’t any stranger to the 552 ACW as 23 years in the past he got here to the 552 ACW as a 2nd Lieutenant air weapons officer and extra lately served because the commander of the 552nd Air Management Group.
Following the change of the command guidon, Voigt stated it was heartwarming to be surrounded by the Oklahoma group.
“You will have at all times welcomed the navy group into your hearts and in addition to your houses,” stated Voigt. “You will have made Tinker AFB really feel like dwelling to many Airmen. Thanks in your unwavering assist.”
“To the women and men of the 552. You might be all the actual deal. This wing has persistently confirmed to be a accountable, viable and prepared group. You will have been a accountable companion to the nation for constructing fight capability and using airpower across the globe for a number of crises. You will have confirmed this wing is viable to our nation, allies and a joint pressure in our group. You will have ensured this wing was at all times there when referred to as. Above all this the wing has been the definition of prepared. I’m humbled to hitch you to hitch your legacy as accountable, viable and prepared. I’m excited for the chance to be part of this wing. We’re ready to execute our nations necessities in the present day whereas we transition our folks, our tools and techniques to satisfy tomorrow’s threats.”
In his farewell handle, Coyle thanked the women and men of the 552nd ACW for his or her dedication and professionalism.
“You will have been seen and it hasn’t gone unnoticed,” stated Coyle. “All of this whereas attempting to gracefully divest the E-3 plane and redesign the way forward for floor base command and management. I’ve by no means been prouder of our Airmen. It’s been the love of my life to function your wing commander. Col Voigt and I am going approach again, give him the identical love and respect you have got given me. Could God bless the 552 and America.”
