SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joshua “Blue” Kubacz assumed command of the 52nd Operations Support Squadron during a change of command ceremony on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 19, 2017. U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Thompson, 52nd Operations Group commander, presided over the ceremony in which Kubacz assumed command, previously held by U.S. Air Force Col. Ryan D. “Strip” Nudi.
Here is a little more information about Kubacz:
Name/Rank: Joshua “Blue” Kubacz
Organization: 52nd Operations Support Squadron
Where and when you Joined the AF: 2001 United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO.
Off-duty time is for: Traveling, hang gliding, spending time outdoors with his wife and children.
Previous assignments:
- 52 OSS Director of Operations, Spangdahlem AB, Germany
- Chief of Wing advance Programs, 52D FW, Spangdahlem AB, Germany
- Chief, Fighter/ABM/ATC Colonel Assignments, Pentagon, VA
Organizational Goals:
- Continue to grow a culture of learning, teamwork and collaboration.
Work Philosophy:
- Value people’s time and training.
- Empower subordinates to make decisions at the lowest level possible.
- Balance responsibility with authority.
- Mistakes are opportunities to learn.