MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, FL--The 927th Mission Support Group held an assumption of command ceremony at the Base Theater at MacDill Air Force Base, FL on June 3.
Col. Amy Boehle, assumed command during a ceremony attended by more than 200 people, including Col. Frank Amodeo, 927th Air Refueling Wing commander who presided over the event.
Amodeo opened the ceremony by thanking the family of Boehle for their support and their sacrifice.
“To the family, I thank you all for coming and supporting Col. Boehle,” said Amodeo. “Without the support of our families we don’t function as a military. You all are just as vital to the mission you have no idea of your impact.”
The ceremony continued with words from Amodeo about the newest commander.
"As Col. Boehle takes the helm of the 927 MSG I know she is the right person for the job," said Amodeo. "There is no one better suited to support our mission here. I assure you that her focus will be in the best interests of the unit and the Air Force as she takes on this new role."
Amodeo concluded his speech addressing the members of the unit and then the time came for the passing of the guidon.
Before reporting to the 927 MSG, Boehle served as the Selection Board Secretariat at Air Reserve Personnel Center at Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. Some of her decorations include the National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, and many others.
After assuming command, Boehle addressed members of the unit.
“Becoming the 927 MSG commander is like hitting the Air Force lottery,” said Boehle. “I am afforded the unique opportunity to work with diverse organizations and that’s what really excites me, we’re all working together as a team to take care of the mission.”