SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Mike Richard assumed command of the 480th Fighter Squadron during a change of command ceremony on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 2, 2017. U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Thompson, 52nd Operations Group commander, presided over the ceremony in which Richard assumed command, previously held by U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Timothy Murphy.
Here is a little more information about Richard:
Name/Rank: Lt. Col. Mike Richard
Organization: 480th Fighter Squadron
Where and when you Joined the AF: 2002 University of Notre Dame, Det. 225 ROTC.
Off-duty time is for: Spending time with his family, traveling and playing sports.
Previous assignments:
- Chief, Weapons and Tactics Branch, Ramstein AB, Germany
- Student, Harvard Kennedy School, CSAF Scholar Program, Cambridge, MA
- Weapons and Tactics Officer, 55 FS, Shaw AFB, SC
Organizational Goals:
Mission- Prepare for GRF and UEI. Family- Strengthen Warhawk Professional and Personal Families. Self- Build Individual Strength Personally and Professionally.
Work Philosophy:
Effective balance of mission, family, and self.