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U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. William J. Bender gives Col. Randall Reed, command of the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing during a change of command ceremony on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 30, 2012. Col. Reed is a command pilot with more that 3,300 flying hours. Before coming to Ramstein, he served as commander of the 379th Expeditionary Operations Group in Southwest Asia. The 521st AMOW provides en-route services: aircraft maintenance, aerial port and command and control, in Europe, southwest and central Asia and northern Africa. The wing has personnel spread across 19 bases in 13 different countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tyrona Lawson)
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521st AMOW welcomes new commander
Posted 8/3/2012 Updated 8/3/2012
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by Airman 1st Class Hailey Haux
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
8/3/2012 - RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- Airmen, civilian and host-nation members of the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing welcomed their new commander in a ceremony July 30 in Hangar 5 here.
Col. Randall Reed assumed command of the 521st AMOW from Col. Kip Turain during a ceremony, officiated by Maj. Gen. William J. Bender, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center commander.
"He brings many talents, gifts of expertise, judgment, presence and wisdom," said Bender.
"He is ready to take on the mantle of command to lead the 521st to new heights. Col. Reed's career has prepared him well for assuming command today."
Before arriving at Ramstein he served as commander of the 379th Expeditionary Operations Group in Southwest Asia.
"Men and women of the 521st, a change of command ceremony is as much about recognizing you; the service members, civilians and families, as it is about the outgoing and incoming commanders," said Reed. "Together our future will be equally exciting. I want you to know it is a great honor to serve with you and an equally greater honor to lead you. You have my all, you have my best."
In 2009, Reed earned his Master of Science degree in National Resource Strategy at the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, Fort McNair, Washington D.C.
He is a command pilot with more than 3,300 flying hours in several different aircraft.
The 521st AMOW provides en-route services: aircraft maintenance, aerial port and command and control, in Europe, southwest and central Asia and northern Africa. The wing has personnel spread across 19 bases, in 13 different countries.
The departing commander left Reed with a few parting words.
"I depart knowing that the Airmen and the mission are in your capable hands, and that you are in the good hands of the 521st," said Turain.
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