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Show TIMES June 22, 2006 HELD BY BETH YOUNG Hilltop Times stafl As it is with military life, change is the only constant. Within the last few weeks, Hill has received a fresh batch of leadership through several recent change of commands. Team Hill," he said. This squadron provides world class support to the warfighter through the Weather Flight, Current Operations Air Field Operations. 75th Mission Support Group Col. Michael Trapp took command of the 75th Mission Support Group May 24. He was previously stationed at Air Headquarters Force Special Operations Command, Hulburt Field, Fla. as Security Forces director. "Most recently I was deployed Lt. Col. Thomas Reichert for six months to Iraq/Kuwait as the commander of the 586th "We currently have two Expeditionary Mission Support goals," Colonel Reichert said. Group," he said. 'The first is for the 75th Operations Support Squadron to continue its tradition of providing world-class support to Team Hill and the Hill AFB flying operations. That ties into the second goal - taking care of the OSS family. If we take care of our people, they'll take care of the mission." Col. Michael Trapp Colonel Trapp said that he and his wife, Linda are excited to be in Utah and he is already impressed with the teamwork he has seen in the Hill community from the recent air show. One of his first objectives is to get out to all offices and shops to meet members of the groups in person. "The current relationships are great and we want to make them even better," he said. "(My) goals are to keep people first while giving every member of Team Hill the world class support they need and deserve." The group provides force protection and law enforcement, communications and computer operations, military transportation and logistics readiness services, operational contracting support, military personnel services, mission support functions, and services support to Hill AFB. The previous commander was Col. Steven Robinette, who is now stationed atLangleyAFB.Va. 75th Operations Support Squadron On June 1, Lt. Col. Thomas Reichert took the reigns of the 75th Operations Support Squadron from Lt. Col. Glenn Reedy, who is now stationed at MacDill AFB, Fla. For this move Colonel Reichert did not have to go far. His previous assignment was at the 388th Fighter Wing, where he has spent the last three years. "Shannon and I are very excited about our move to the Mighty 75th Air Base Wing, and about remaining a part of 75th Logistics Readiness Squadron Maj. Todd Toman may still be unpacking his boxes, as he only took over the 75th Logistics Readiness Squadron from Lt. Col John Foden just last week. He comes to Hill from Hickam AFB, Hawaii, where he was the Special Operations Branch chief. Major Toman's most important goals are to take care of his people and take care of the mission. command of the 75th Communications Squadron from Lt. Col. Corey Gersten June 2. His previous assignment was chief of Technology and Innovation Branch at Randolph AFB, Texas. This squadron provides communications, computer, and information services to both combat and support forces at Hill and throughout the world. "(My goals are to) provide excellent info technology services to sustain and improve operations," said Colonel Sablad. is available to Veterans, Active Duty, Reserve and Guard Personnel. Call John Valdez, Independent Associate 888-770-4890 www.ivaldezonline.com • oldshaman(a)vahoo.com SO Lt. Col. Ian Sablad His favorite leaders are Colin Powell for his attitudes about teamwork and Oliver North for his "get it done" GOOD YOU'D TAKE AN OATIi TO GET IT. Are You Still You don't lead an ordinary life. The last thing you need is ordinary car insurance. 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