DVIDS – News – Support the Pack: 8th MSG welcomes new commander
KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea — U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Lacek accepted command of the 8th Mission Support Group during a change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 16.
Col. Timothy B. Murphy, 8th Fighter Wing commander, presided over the ceremony, welcoming Lacek and underscoring the accomplishments of the 8th MSG Airmen under their previous commander, Col. Joseph Coughlin.
Upon assuming command, Lacek spoke to the Airmen of the 8th MSG, ending his opening statements with a message of gratitude.
“Thank you for what you are doing, what you have done and what you will do in the future,” said Lacek.
The ceremony concluded with Lacek’s first salute as “Falcon” to his squadron commanders and Airmen.
As the 8th MSG commander, Lacek is now responsible for the leadership and management of five diverse squadrons that provide base communications engineering, security law enforcement, transportation, supply, personnel support, logistics, readiness, education, food services, housing and recreation activities to over 2,700 active duty Airmen and Soldiers.
| Date Taken: | 06.16.2023 |
| Date Posted: | 06.16.2023 03:57 |
| Story ID: | 447371 |
| Location: | KR |
| Web Views: | 12 |
| Downloads: | 3 |
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