69th Aerial Port Squadron Change of Command

Colonel Randy Stoeckmann, commander of the 459th Mission Support Group, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, hands Maj. Justin O’Brien, commander of the 69th Aerial Port Squadron, the 69th APS guidon at a change of command ceremony March 5, 2016. Major Robert Hamilton relinquished command to O’Brien, who is returning to the 69th APS after having served with the squadron twice before as an enlisted Airman and a company grade officer. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tiffany Lindemann)

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69th Aerial Port Squadron Change of Command

Major Justin O’Brien, commander of the 69th Aerial Port Squadron, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, speaks to his new squadron after assuming command March 5, 2016. O’Brien is returning to the 69th APS after having served with the squadron twice before as an enlisted Airman and a company grade officer. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tiffany Lindemann)

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Aerial Port Squadron alum returns as commander

Published March 6, 2016
By Staff Sgt. Tiffany Lindemann
459th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- The 69th Aerial Port Squadron welcomed home a 69th APS alum at a change of command ceremony March 6.

Major Robert Hamilton relinquished command of the 69th APS to Maj. Justin O'Brien.

This won't be the first time O'Brien has served with the 69th APS though. The newly-reigning commander was an Airman at the squadron from 1994 to 1998 and then returned to be an operations officer in 1999 until 2006.

"It is great to be back at the 69th Aerial Port Squadron" said O'Brien. "This is the biggest squadron at the wing, and I am honored to have the opportunity to serve as its commander."

After both commanders recognized loved ones and gave parting and accepting speeches, a short reception took place where Airmen said goodbyes and gave O'Brien a welcome home.

69th Aerial Port Squadron Change of Command

69th Aerial Port Squadron Change of Command