New 927th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander takes charge

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  • By Tech. Sgt. Peter Dean
  • 927th Air Refueling Wing/Public Affairs
MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla --  Major Mary Lent took command of the 927th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron during an assumption of command ceremony held on Saturday of the January Unit Training Assembly here.

The major, a senior maintenance officer brings with her experience on C-17s, C-5s, F-22s, F-15C/Ds, C-9s and KC-135 R/T model aircraft. She has deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, as well as worked at both major commands and Headquarters Air Force A-4 Staff.

"To the men and women of the 927th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, I look to exceed your expectations, I believe a leader is not measured by the number of people that serve her but by the number of people she serves and it is my pleasure to serve you," said Lent.

Major Lent was commissioned through and graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 2002 with a Bachelor's of Science in biochemistry. Additionally, Lent has a Master's of Science in pharmaceutical chemistry from Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA.

The 927th ARW alongside their mission partner, the 6th Air Mobility Wing provides a dedicated and prepared total force team to fly, fight and win in air, space and cyberspace.