49th AMXS CoC

Maj. Jeurney K. Meekins, the 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron outgoing commander, gives a heart-warming departure speech during the 49th AMXS Change of Command at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. June 9, 2015. During the Change of Command, Col. Michael Shea, the 49th Maintenance Group commander was the presiding officer and Maj. Rebecca A. Hart, the 49th AMXS incoming commander, assumed command. The 49 AMXS generates over 73 thousand flight hours annually in support of the Air Force's largest and fastest growing Formal Training Unit and combat operations around the world. Additionally, the 49 AMXS maintains a continuous forward presence with nearly 15 percent of assigned Airmen deployed in support of combat and humanitarian operations for multiple Combatant Commanders. Finally, the squadron manages aircraft and resources valued at over $402 million and execute a $2.4 million budget. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. E’Lysia A. Wray/Released)

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Tech. Sgt. Tonie Marshall, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron unit training manager, gives the opening remarks during the 49th AMXS Change of Command at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. June 9, 2015. During the Change of Command, Col. Michael Shea, the 49th Maintenance Group commander was the presiding officer and Maj. Rebecca A. Hart, the 49th AMXS incoming commander, assumed command. The 49th AMXS has 359 assigned Airmen to maintain nine MQ-1B Predator remotely piloted aircraft in support of the 6th Reconnaissance Squadron, 22 MQ-9A Reaper remotely piloted aircraft in support of the 9th and 29th Attack Squadrons and 11 ground control stations and associated satellite communications assets that encompass command and control capability for the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. E’Lysia A. Wray/Released)

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The Holloman Air Force Base Steel Talons Honor Guard presents the colors at the 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Change of Command at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. June 9, 2015. During the Change of Command, Col. Michael Shea, the 49th Maintenance Group commander was the presiding officer and Maj. Rebecca A. Hart, the 49th AMXS incoming commander, assumed command. The 49 AMXS generates more than 73,000 flight hours annually in support of the Air Force's largest and fastest growing Formal Training Unit and combat operations around the world. Additionally, the 49 AMXS maintains a continuous forward presence with nearly 15 percent of assigned Airmen deployed in support of combat and humanitarian operations for multiple combatant commanders. Finally, the squadron manages aircraft and resources valued at more than $402 million and execute a $2.4 million budget. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. E’Lysia A. Wray/Released)

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Chaplain Capt. Kevin Rash gives the opening prayer at the 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Change of Command at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. June 9, 2015. During the Change of Command, Col. Michael Shea, the 49th Maintenance Group commander was the presiding officer and Maj. Rebecca A. Hart, the 49th AMXS incoming commander, assumed command. The 49th AMXS has 359 assigned Airmen to maintain nine MQ-1B Predator remotely piloted aircraft in support of the 6th Reconnaissance Squadron, 22 MQ-9A Reaper remotely piloted aircraft in support of the 9th and 29th Attack Squadrons and 11 ground control stations and associated satellite communications assets that encompass command and control capability for the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. E’Lysia A. Wray/Released)

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Col. Michael Shea, the 49th Maintenance Group commander, reflects on the many accomplishments of Maj. Jeurney K. Meekins, the 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron outgoing commander, during a Change of Command at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. June 9, 2015. During the Change of Command, Shea was the presiding officer and Maj. Rebecca A. Hart, the 49th AMXS incoming commander, assumed command. The 49 AMXS generates over 73 thousand flight hours annually in support of the Air Force's largest and fastest growing Formal Training Unit and combat operations around the world. Additionally, the 49 AMXS maintains a continuous forward presence with nearly 15 percent of assigned Airmen deployed in support of combat and humanitarian operations for multiple Combatant Commanders. Finally, the squadron manages aircraft and resources valued at over $402 million and execute a $2.4 million budget. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. E’Lysia A. Wray/Released)

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Col. Michael Shea, the 49th Maintenance Group commander, presents Maj. Jeurney K. Meekins, the 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron outgoing commander, a decoration to acknowledge her many accomplishments at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. June 9, 2015. During the Change of Command, Shea was the presiding officer and Maj. Rebecca A. Hart, the 49th AMXS incoming commander, assumed command. The 49th AMXS has 359 assigned Airmen to maintain nine MQ-1B Predator remotely piloted aircraft in support of the 6th Reconnaissance Squadron, 22 MQ-9A Reaper remotely piloted aircraft in support of the 9th and 29th Attack Squadrons and 11 ground control stations and associated satellite communications assets that encompass command and control capability for the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. E’Lysia A. Wray/Released)

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Family and friends of Maj. Jeurney K. Meekins, the 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron outgoing commander, and Maj. Rebecca A. Hart, the 49th AMXS incoming commander, are recognized during the 49th AMXS Change of Command at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. June 9, 2015. During the Change of Command, Col. Michael Shea, the 49th Maintenance Group commander was the presiding officer and Maj. Rebecca A. Hart, the 49th AMXS incoming commander, assumed command. The 49th AMXS has 359 assigned Airmen to maintain nine MQ-1B Predator remotely piloted aircraft in support of the 6th Reconnaissance Squadron, 22 MQ-9A Reaper remotely piloted aircraft in support of the 9th and 29th Attack Squadrons and 11 ground control stations and associated satellite communications assets that encompass command and control capability for the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. E’Lysia A. Wray/Released)

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Col. Michael Shea, the 49th Maintenance Group commander, accepts the 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron guidon from Maj. Jeurney K. Meekins, the 49th AMXS outgoing commander, symbolizing a seamless Change of Command at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. June 9, 2015. During the Change of Command, Shea was the presiding officer and Maj. Rebecca A. Hart, the 49th AMXS incoming commander, assumed command. The 49 AMXS generates over 73 thousand flight hours annually in support of the Air Force's largest and fastest growing Formal Training Unit and combat operations around the world. Additionally, the 49 AMXS maintains a continuous forward presence with nearly 15 percent of assigned Airmen deployed in support of combat and humanitarian operations for multiple Combatant Commanders. Finally, the squadron manages aircraft and resources valued at over $402 million and execute a $2.4 million budget. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. E’Lysia A. Wray/Released)

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Col. Michael Shea, the 49th Maintenance Group commander, passes the 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron guidon to Maj. Rebecca A. Hart, the 49th Aircraft Maintenance incoming commander, symbolizing a seamless Change of Command at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. June 9, 2015. During the Change of Command, Shea was the presiding officer and Maj. Rebecca A. Hart, the 49th AMXS incoming commander, assumed command. The 49th AMXS has 359 assigned Airmen to maintain nine MQ-1B Predator remotely piloted aircraft in support of the 6th Reconnaissance Squadron, 22 MQ-9A Reaper remotely piloted aircraft in support of the 9th and 29th Attack Squadrons and 11 ground control stations and associated satellite communications assets that encompass command and control capability for the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. E’Lysia A. Wray/Released)

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Maj. Rebecca A. Hart, the 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron incoming commander, gives her closing remarks for the 49th AMXS Change of Command at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. June 9, 2015. During the Change of Command, Col. Michael Shea, the 49th Maintenance Group commander was the presiding officer and Hart assumed command. The 49 AMXS generates over 73 thousand flight hours annually in support of the Air Force's largest and fastest growing Formal Training Unit and combat operations around the world. Additionally, the 49 AMXS maintains a continuous forward presence with nearly 15 percent of assigned Airmen deployed in support of combat and humanitarian operations for multiple Combatant Commanders. Finally, the squadron manages aircraft and resources valued at over $402 million and execute a $2.4 million budget. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. E’Lysia A. Wray/Released)

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49th AMXS CoC

Published June 9, 2015
By Staff Sgt. E'Lysia A. Wray
49th Wing Public Affairs

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- The 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron held their Change of Command June 9, 2015 at Holloman Air Force Base. During the Change of Command, Col. Michael Shea, the 49th Maintenance Group commander was the presiding officer and Maj. Rebecca A. Hart, the 49th AMXS incoming commander, assumed command from Maj. Jeurney K. Meekins, the 49th AMXS outgoing commander, symbolizing a seamless Change of Command.