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Forty seventh Wolf takes command
May 23, 2008 (by
SSgt. Alice Moore) -
A graduate of Texas A & M University became the 47th "Wolf" today in front of Wolf Pack Airmen and various community and military leaders from the Republic of Korea and the U.S.
Colonel James "Wolf" Bearden assumed command of the 8th Fighter Wing during a change of command at Hanger 3. Lt. Gen. Stephen Wood, 7th Air Force, Air Forces Korea commander, presided over the event.
"I'm proud to be on your team and to be your commander," Colonel Bearden said.
During the ceremony the new "Wolf" praised Colonel CQ Brown, former 8th Fighter Wing commander, for all his work during his year as commander and said the Wolf Pack must continue to do what the previous Airmen here have done.
"It's our time to accept the mission," Colonel Bearden said.
Colonel Brown received a Legion of Merit and the RoKAF Order of National Security Merit Samil Medals during the ceremony for his leadership of the wing over the last year.
"This wasn't about me, you all made it happen," Colonel Brown said. "I want to thank you all for what you've done."
Colonel Brown is headed to the Pentagon to be a part of the commander's action group for the Secretary of the Air Force.
Colonel Bearden served as the 43rd Maintenance Group commander at Pope Air Force Base, N.C. He is a command pilot with more than 2,000 flying hours.
Lt. Gen. Stephen Wood, 7th AF, Air Forces Korea commander, passes the 8th FW guidon to Colonel James "Wolf" Bearden, 8th FW commander, during the wing change of command ceremony on May 23, 2008
"I'm proud to be on your team and to be your commander," Colonel Bearden said.
During the ceremony the new "Wolf" praised Colonel CQ Brown, former 8th Fighter Wing commander, for all his work during his year as commander and said the Wolf Pack must continue to do what the previous Airmen here have done.
"It's our time to accept the mission," Colonel Bearden said.
Colonel Brown received a Legion of Merit and the RoKAF Order of National Security Merit Samil Medals during the ceremony for his leadership of the wing over the last year.
"This wasn't about me, you all made it happen," Colonel Brown said. "I want to thank you all for what you've done."
Colonel Brown is headed to the Pentagon to be a part of the commander's action group for the Secretary of the Air Force.
Colonel Bearden served as the 43rd Maintenance Group commander at Pope Air Force Base, N.C. He is a command pilot with more than 2,000 flying hours.
Courtesy of 8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
Additional images:
Col.l James 'Wolf' Bearden, 8th FW commander, speaks to members of the 8th FW at Hanger 3 during the wing's change of command ceremony on May 23rd, 2008. Members of the Wolf Pack witnessed Col. CQ Brown, former 8th FW commander, relinquish command to Colonel Bearden. [USAF photo by SrA. Giang Nguyen]
Colonel CQ 'Wolf' Brown, 8th FW commander, prepares to exit F-16C block 40 #89-2062 after completing his fini-flight on May 19th, 2008. The fini-flight is a time-honored military aviation tradition marking the end of a pilot's or commander's time, upon completion of their final flight. [USAF photo by SrA. Angela Ruiz]
Capt. Jayson Rickard, 35th FS weapons officer, participates in a hose down of Colonel CQ 'Wolf' Brown, 8th FW commander, during his return from his fini-flight on May 19th, 2008. The fini-flight is a time-honored military aviation tradition marking the end of a pilot's or commander's time upon completion of their final flight. [USAF photo by SrA. Giang Nguyen]
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