A Change Of Command Keesler Air Force Base

At Keesler Air Force Base on Sunday, the 403rd Wing welcomed a new commander.
News 25’s Hank Davis takes us to the change of command ceremony.

“The 403rd wing of the United States Air Force is charged with providing tactical airlift support and boasts the only hurricane reconnaissance unit housed in the department of defense. The wing is also known for their flying Jenny’s.. And happens to be the only C-130 equipped unit in the air force reserve.”
– Hank Davis News 25 @WXXVHANK

Since last September, the 403rd wing has been under the command of Colonel Michael W. Manion..
But after a recent change of command, the 403rd wing welcomes Colonel Jennie Johnson to Keesler Air Force Base…
Where she’s making history.

“Col. Johnson’s appointment marks the first time in the history of the 403rd wing that a woman has been in charge of over 1500 airmen.”
– Hank Davis News 25 @WXXVHANK

“She is a trusted adviser, she’s a sound thinker. She will rightly balance between the mission and the airmen, and she will know how to advocate for you.”
– Maj. Gen. John P Stokes United States Air Force

“when i take command, the three things they can expect from me are that my actions will always be in line with our air force core values: integrity first, service before self and excellence in all that we do… that I will give them 100% every single day because that is what my fellow airmen deserve, and finally that I will keep focused on what matters most and that’s our airmen and our mission.”
– Col. Jennie Johnson New Commander Of The 403rd Wing

The new commander isn’t going to waste anytime, taking the reins of her new unit.

“We’re hitting the ground running on another storm season this year, and we’re also getting ready for a number of future deployments and I’m confident that the 403rd wing is going to be ready to answer our nations call when it comes.”
– Col. Jennie Johnson New Commander Of The 403rd Wing

In Biloxi, Hank Davis News 25.