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52nd Medical Support Squadron change of command

By Airman 1st Class Timothy Kim, 52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs / Published July 07, 2016

U.S. Air Force Col. Alfred Flowers, 52nd Medical Group commander, left, gives the ceremonial guidon to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Thomas Lesnick, incoming 52nd Medical Support Squadron commander, during the 52nd MDSS change of command ceremony in the Brickhouse on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 30, 2016. Lesnick assumed command from U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Wade Adair, outgoing 52nd MDSS commander, under the overseeing authority of Flowers and formally greeted his new squadron for the first time during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Timothy Kim/Released)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Alfred Flowers, 52nd Medical Group commander, left, gives the ceremonial guidon to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Thomas Lesnick, incoming 52nd Medical Support Squadron commander, during the 52nd MDSS change of command ceremony in the Brickhouse on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 30, 2016. Lesnick assumed command from U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Wade Adair, outgoing 52nd MDSS commander, under the overseeing authority of Flowers and formally greeted his new squadron for the first time during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Timothy Kim/Released)

U.S. Air Force Col. Alfred Flowers, 52nd Medical Group commander, left, takes the ceremonial guidon from U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Wade Adair, outgoing 52nd Medical Support Squadron commander, during the 52nd MDSS change of command ceremony in the Brickhouse on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 30, 2016. The guidon symbolized the authority Flowers placed on Adair, who then relinquished command over the 52nd MDSS as the flag exchanged hands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Timothy Kim/Released)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Alfred Flowers, 52nd Medical Group commander, left, takes the ceremonial guidon from U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Wade Adair, outgoing 52nd Medical Support Squadron commander, during the 52nd MDSS change of command ceremony in the Brickhouse on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 30, 2016. The guidon symbolized the authority Flowers placed on Adair, who then relinquished command over the 52nd MDSS as the flag exchanged hands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Timothy Kim/Released)

U.S. Air Force Col. Alfred Flowers, 52nd Medical Group commander, left, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Wade Adair, outgoing 52nd Medical Support Squadron commander, hold up a certificate of the Meritorious Service Medal during the 52nd MDSS change of command ceremony in the Brickhouse on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 30, 2016. Adair received a Meritorious Service Medal in recognition of his service of leading the 52nd MDSS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Timothy Kim/Released)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Alfred Flowers, 52nd Medical Group commander, left, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Wade Adair, outgoing 52nd Medical Support Squadron commander, hold up a certificate of the Meritorious Service Medal during the 52nd MDSS change of command ceremony in the Brickhouse on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 30, 2016. Adair received a Meritorious Service Medal in recognition of his service of leading the 52nd MDSS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Timothy Kim/Released)

U.S. Air Force Col. Alfred Flowers, 52nd Medical Group commander, left, speaks during the 52nd Medical Support Squadron change of command ceremony in the Brickhouse on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 30, 2016. Flowers gave a speech bidding the outgoing commander of the 52nd MDSS, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Wade Adair, farewell and hailing in the incoming commander, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Thomas Lesnick. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Timothy Kim/Released)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Alfred Flowers, 52nd Medical Group commander, left, speaks during the 52nd Medical Support Squadron change of command ceremony in the Brickhouse on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 30, 2016. Flowers gave a speech bidding the outgoing commander of the 52nd MDSS, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Wade Adair, farewell and hailing in the incoming commander, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Thomas Lesnick. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Timothy Kim/Released)

Members of the 52nd Medical Support Squadron salute in formation during the 52nd MDSS change of command ceremony in the Brickhouse on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 30, 2016. Family and friends of both the outgoing and incoming 52nd MDSS commanders of the attended the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Timothy Kim/Released)
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Members of the 52nd Medical Support Squadron salute in formation during the 52nd MDSS change of command ceremony in the Brickhouse on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 30, 2016. Family and friends of both the outgoing and incoming 52nd MDSS commanders of the attended the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Timothy Kim/Released)

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SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany --

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Thomas Lesnick assumed command of the 52nd Medical Support Squadron during a change of command ceremony at the Brick House June 28, 2016. U.S. Air Force Col. Alfred Flowers, 52nd Medical Group commander, presided over the ceremony in which Lesnick assumed command, previously held by U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Wade Adair.

Here is a little more information about Lesnick.

Name/Rank: Lt. Col. Thomas Lesnick

Organization: 52d Medical Support Squadron

Source of Commissioning: Enid, Oklahoma, November 2004; Arizona State University ROTC

Off-duty time is for:

- Slowing down with my family (My wife Kelly and our dog General Patton)

- Any outdoor activity (Golf, cycling and walking)

Previous assignments:

- TRICARE Flight Commander, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio (July 2013 - July 2016)

- Executive Officer, Air Force/Surgeon General, Pentagon (July 2012 - July 2013)

- Fellow and Chief of Medical Operations, Air Force District of Washington (July 10 - July 12)

Organizational Goals:

- Support Mission, Airmen and Community

- Support Forward-Ready-Now Medics

- Be the Highly Reliable Organization (HRO) our patients expect us to be

- Leave it better than we found it

Work Philosophy:

- Be Selfless and Loyal. Everything else will fall into place.