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52nd CMS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Stephen Scherzer, 52nd Maintenance Group commander left, hands the ceremonial guidon to U.S. Air Force Maj. Strysan Murrell, the incoming 52nd Component Maintenance Squadron commander, during the 52nd CMS change of command ceremony inside Hangar 2 on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 16, 2015. Bradley assumed command from former commander, U.S. Air Force Maj. David Marce. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rusty Frank/Released)

52nd CMS welcomes new commander

Published July 14, 2015
By Staff Reports
52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- The 52nd Component Maintenance Squadron welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony at Hangar Two here July 16. Here is more information about him.

Name/Rank: U.S. Air Force Maj. Strysan Murrell

Organization: 52nd Component Maintenance Squadron

Source of Commissioning: ROTC, Virginia Tech, Alpha Company, 2003

Off-duty time is for: Traveling, dancing and language study

Previous assignments:
- 2009 - 2012: Aircraft Maintenance Unit Officer-in-Charge, 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, Misawa Air Base, Japan
- 2012 - 2012: Aircraft Munitions and Maintenance Officers Course Instructor, 363rd Training Squadron, Sheppard Air Force Base Texas
- 2012 - 2015: Director of Operations, 362/365 Training Squadrons, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas

Organizational Goals:
To provide safe and reliable aircraft engines, components and combat avionics systems for the 52nd Fighter Wing, enabling unique forward-based airpower capabilities in support of U.S. Air Forces in Europe, CENTCOM and NATO objectives.

Work Philosophy:
Teamwork makes the dream work! Working together, our squadron will continue its commitment to excellence... ensuring the mission, an environment of respect and support to maintenance and operations.

For more photos of the event, click here.