WEBVTT 00:01.129 --> 00:03.351 Good morning ladies and gentlemen , and 00:03.351 --> 00:05.240 welcome to the 557th Weather Wing 00:05.240 --> 00:07.296 Assumption of command . I am Captain 00:07.296 --> 00:09.407 Izzy Fund , your narrator for today's 00:09.407 --> 00:11.351 event . On behalf of our presiding 00:11.351 --> 00:13.573 officer , Lieutenant General Thomas K . 00:13.573 --> 00:15.740 Hensley , Commander , 16th Air Force , 00:15.740 --> 00:17.573 Air Force's cyber , today we are 00:17.573 --> 00:19.796 honoring Colonel Hank Chilcoat upon his 00:19.796 --> 00:21.573 assumption of command . Today's 00:21.573 --> 00:23.629 ceremony is rooted in military honor 00:23.629 --> 00:25.796 dating back to the 18th century during 00:25.796 --> 00:25.610 the reign of King Frederick the Great 00:25.610 --> 00:27.399 of Prussia . During this time , 00:27.770 --> 00:29.770 organizational flags were developed 00:29.770 --> 00:31.937 with colors and symbols unique to each 00:31.937 --> 00:33.992 particular unit . When the change of 00:33.992 --> 00:33.849 command took place , the outgoing 00:33.849 --> 00:35.682 commander passed the flag to the 00:35.682 --> 00:37.627 individual assuming command . This 00:37.627 --> 00:39.682 gesture was accomplished in front of 00:39.682 --> 00:41.627 the unit so that all could witness 00:41.627 --> 00:41.520 their new leader assuming this dutiful 00:41.520 --> 00:43.509 position . Ladies and gentlemen , 00:43.669 --> 00:45.669 please stand for the arrival of the 00:45.669 --> 00:47.891 official party , the playing of musical 00:47.891 --> 00:50.225 honors , the presentation of the colors , 00:50.225 --> 00:52.336 the singing of the national anthem by 00:52.336 --> 00:54.502 Senior Herman Kotick , and we ask that 00:54.502 --> 00:54.229 you please remain standing for the 00:54.229 --> 00:56.549 invocation by Chaplain Pyotr Gaida . 00:57.340 --> 00:57.659 Wait 01:09.849 --> 01:10.849 said 02:26.470 --> 02:27.880 Preset on . 02:32.259 --> 02:35.139 Say , can you see . 02:40.630 --> 02:41.630 Right . 02:46.919 --> 02:47.919 Uh 02:52.820 --> 02:54.750 stripes . 03:02.130 --> 03:03.130 Right . 03:09.080 --> 03:10.080 so . 03:11.779 --> 03:13.289 streaming . 03:19.949 --> 03:20.679 mom's 03:28.070 --> 03:30.919 Oh Is that . 03:56.059 --> 03:56.880 And 04:10.660 --> 04:11.660 Mother . 04:28.640 --> 04:30.807 Please join me in the prayer reviews . 04:32.910 --> 04:35.690 Almighty God , we gather today in your 04:35.690 --> 04:37.890 presence to witness the assumption of 04:37.890 --> 04:41.209 command of the 557 We Wing . 04:42.209 --> 04:44.431 We thank you for your blessing upon our 04:44.431 --> 04:47.160 nation , our air force , and this week . 04:48.109 --> 04:50.220 We ask for your blessing upon the new 04:50.220 --> 04:52.970 wing commander , Colonel Kenneth Chilco 04:52.970 --> 04:55.660 and his wife Kirsty , as she accept the 04:55.660 --> 04:57.716 amount of leadership for this week . 04:58.549 --> 05:00.438 Grant him the vision to lead this 05:00.438 --> 05:02.438 school force . It's strange to make 05:02.438 --> 05:04.605 difficult decisions and the compassion 05:04.605 --> 05:06.716 to care for those under his command . 05:07.440 --> 05:10.399 May the members of the 557 weather wing 05:10.399 --> 05:12.720 all around the world be united in 05:12.720 --> 05:14.760 common purpose , striving for 05:14.760 --> 05:17.359 excellence all they do , inspire them 05:17.359 --> 05:19.690 to serve with honor , integrity , and 05:19.690 --> 05:22.549 commitment to our nation . We ask for 05:22.549 --> 05:25.260 your continued guidance and support as 05:25.260 --> 05:27.429 we work to defend freedom and protect 05:27.429 --> 05:30.119 our way of life . In your holy name we 05:30.119 --> 05:31.119 pray amen . 05:43.049 --> 05:45.160 Thank you to the offed Air Force Base 05:45.160 --> 05:47.271 Honor Guard , Senior Airman Cassandra 05:47.271 --> 05:49.160 Kotick , and the chaplain Guida . 05:49.160 --> 05:51.493 Ladies and gentlemen , please be seated . 05:53.089 --> 05:55.145 We would like to welcome our special 05:55.145 --> 05:58.190 guest with us today . From Colonel 05:58.190 --> 06:00.023 Chilcot's family we have Colonel 06:00.023 --> 06:02.246 Chilcot's wife , Mrs . Kirsty Chilcot , 06:02.390 --> 06:04.668 Colonel Chilcot's mother Donna Chilcot , 06:04.709 --> 06:06.765 Colonel Chilcot's sister Angie , and 06:06.765 --> 06:08.931 her daughters Bridget and Jacqueline , 06:08.931 --> 06:11.098 Colonel Chilcot's father-in-law George 06:11.098 --> 06:12.709 Teachman , Colonel Chilcot's 06:12.709 --> 06:14.765 mother-in-law , Terry Teachman , and 06:14.765 --> 06:16.931 Colonel Chilcot's brother-in-law Aaron 06:16.931 --> 06:15.540 Teachman . 06:24.029 --> 06:26.085 In addition , we are very pleased to 06:26.085 --> 06:28.307 have numerous distinguished visitors in 06:28.307 --> 06:30.473 attendance with us today . Please hold 06:30.473 --> 06:30.059 your applause until all the 06:30.059 --> 06:32.281 introductions have been made . We would 06:32.281 --> 06:34.392 like to recognize the Honorable Rusty 06:34.392 --> 06:36.503 Hike , Mayor of Bellevue , Nebraska , 06:36.619 --> 06:38.730 the Honorable Paul Lambert , Mayor of 06:38.730 --> 06:40.730 Plattsmouth , Nebraska , Mr . Jason 06:40.730 --> 06:42.619 Rands , Deputy Chief Intelligence 06:42.619 --> 06:44.452 Office , United States Strategic 06:44.452 --> 06:46.508 Command , representing the Honorable 06:46.508 --> 06:48.841 Senator Pete Ricketts , Mr . Eric Mayer . 06:49.480 --> 06:51.702 Representing the Honorable Deb Fisher , 06:51.702 --> 06:53.813 United States Senator from Nebraska , 06:53.813 --> 06:55.813 Colonel retired Kevin Hubert , Mr . 06:55.813 --> 06:58.040 Mark Surzma , Deputy City administrator 06:58.040 --> 07:01.820 for Pilion . Colonel 07:01.820 --> 07:03.876 Aaron Gray , commander , fifty-fifth 07:03.876 --> 07:05.876 wing , and his wife Jessica , Chief 07:05.876 --> 07:08.042 Master Sergeant Andrew Small , command 07:08.042 --> 07:09.940 Chief , 55th Wing , Colonel David 07:09.940 --> 07:13.019 Lomont , Commander 95th Wing , Colonel 07:13.019 --> 07:15.179 Walter Goss , Deputy commander , 95th 07:15.179 --> 07:17.459 Wing . Chief Master Sergeant Michael 07:17.459 --> 07:20.130 Moore , Command Chief 95th Wing , Chief 07:20.130 --> 07:22.297 Master Sergeant Daniel Perry , Command 07:22.297 --> 07:24.352 Chief , 557th Weather Wing , and his 07:24.352 --> 07:26.352 wife Jessica . Colonel Jeff Jerry , 07:26.352 --> 07:28.241 Chief of Weather operations , Air 07:28.241 --> 07:30.408 Combat Command , Chief Master Sergeant 07:30.408 --> 07:32.408 Jonathan Popovich , senior enlisted 07:32.408 --> 07:34.463 leader First Weather Group , Colonel 07:34.463 --> 07:36.630 Andrew Pride , commander , 2nd Weather 07:36.630 --> 07:38.686 Group , and his wife Tatiana , Chief 07:38.686 --> 07:40.852 Master Sergeant William Kasky , senior 07:40.852 --> 07:40.420 enlisted leader , 2nd Weather Group . 07:41.829 --> 07:43.829 Colonel Kenneth Fetters , Commander 07:43.829 --> 07:46.051 Fifty-fifth Maintenance Group , and his 07:46.051 --> 07:47.996 wife Elena , Chief Master Sergeant 07:47.996 --> 07:50.051 Jessie Lewandowski , senior enlisted 07:50.051 --> 07:52.273 Lefty-fifth Maintenance Group , Colonel 07:52.273 --> 07:53.996 Rachel Freham , Commander 55th 07:53.996 --> 07:56.109 Communication Group , Colonel Mark 07:56.109 --> 07:58.053 Russell , commander , 55th Mission 07:58.053 --> 08:00.165 Support Group , and his wife Alicia . 08:00.165 --> 08:02.220 Chief Master Sergeant Adam Klingon , 08:02.220 --> 08:04.220 senior enlisted Lefty-fifth Mission 08:04.220 --> 08:06.331 Support Group , Colonel Sarah Evans , 08:06.331 --> 08:08.387 55th Medical Group Commander , Chief 08:08.387 --> 08:10.553 Master Sergeant Malia Klingon , senior 08:10.553 --> 08:12.609 enlisted Lead , 55th Medical Group , 08:12.869 --> 08:14.702 representing Colonel John Isao , 08:14.702 --> 08:16.758 commander of 55th Operations Group , 08:16.758 --> 08:18.869 Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Cave , 08:18.869 --> 08:20.869 Deputy Commander of 55th Operations 08:20.869 --> 08:22.758 Group , representing Chief Master 08:22.758 --> 08:24.702 Sergeant Andrea Schiebing , senior 08:24.702 --> 08:26.647 enlisted leader of 55th Operations 08:26.647 --> 08:28.702 Group , Chief Master Sergeant Thomas 08:28.702 --> 08:30.702 Bertner . Colonel Matthew Sattler , 08:30.702 --> 08:32.425 former 557th Weathering deputy 08:32.425 --> 08:34.258 commander , and his wife Sarah . 08:34.258 --> 08:36.425 Colonel Lou Zuccarello , United States 08:36.425 --> 08:38.480 Air Force retired , former Air Force 08:38.480 --> 08:40.702 Weather Agency commander , and his wife 08:40.702 --> 08:44.539 Lisa . Colonel William Carl , United 08:44.539 --> 08:46.940 States Air Force retired former 557th 08:46.940 --> 08:49.162 Weather Wing Commander . Colonel Thomas 08:49.162 --> 08:51.496 Blaze , United States Air Force retired , 08:51.496 --> 08:53.551 former first Weather Group commander 08:53.551 --> 08:55.580 and his wife Nancy . Colonel David 08:55.580 --> 08:58.119 Baker , United States Air Force retired 08:58.119 --> 09:00.341 former second weather group commander , 09:00.341 --> 09:02.675 and 557th Weather deputy wing commander . 09:02.750 --> 09:04.806 Colonel David Handel , United States 09:04.806 --> 09:07.028 Air Force retired , Mr . Jeffrey Free , 09:07.028 --> 09:09.028 Chief of Operations , First Weather 09:09.028 --> 09:11.139 Group , Ms . Freya , she's the United 09:11.139 --> 09:13.250 Kingdom Meteorological Office liaison 09:13.250 --> 09:15.417 to the United States Air Force Station 09:15.417 --> 09:17.306 at the 557th Weather Wing Colonel 09:17.306 --> 09:19.250 equivalent . We would like to also 09:19.250 --> 09:21.583 extend a warm welcome to all commanders , 09:21.583 --> 09:23.806 directors , civilian leaders , chiefs , 09:23.806 --> 09:25.861 first sergeants , friends , family , 09:25.861 --> 09:27.917 community partners , and the men and 09:27.917 --> 09:27.559 women of Team Ofet who are joining us 09:27.559 --> 09:28.559 today . 09:38.580 --> 09:40.691 Ladies and gentlemen , it is an honor 09:40.691 --> 09:42.913 to introduce to our presiding officer , 09:42.913 --> 09:45.136 Lieutenant General Thomas K . Hensley , 09:45.136 --> 09:46.802 Commander of 16th Air Force . 09:55.250 --> 09:57.306 Hey , commander troops , can you put 09:57.306 --> 09:59.306 the formation at ease ? OK , you're 09:59.306 --> 10:01.528 already there . Awesome . Hey , so good 10:01.528 --> 10:03.639 morning everybody . Thanks for taking 10:03.639 --> 10:05.861 time out of your very busy schedules to 10:05.861 --> 10:07.917 be here . It's always fabulous to be 10:07.917 --> 10:10.139 back here at A at Air Force Base . Uh , 10:10.139 --> 10:12.139 today we're having an assumption of 10:12.139 --> 10:11.619 command , and this is a really an 10:11.619 --> 10:14.460 incredible opportunity , uh , for , for 10:14.460 --> 10:16.700 the wing . It's a really , really big 10:16.700 --> 10:19.140 day for the wing , for the incoming 10:19.140 --> 10:20.973 commander , and for the incoming 10:20.973 --> 10:24.219 commander's family . So special day and 10:24.219 --> 10:26.330 for me it's an honor and privilege to 10:26.330 --> 10:28.163 preside over the ceremony . Uh , 10:28.163 --> 10:30.390 Colonel Hank Chilco will assume command 10:30.390 --> 10:34.109 of the 557 , America's Weather 10:34.109 --> 10:37.809 wing . That's right . uh , and 10:37.809 --> 10:39.531 assumption of command ceremony 10:39.531 --> 10:41.753 symbolizes the acceptance of leadership 10:41.753 --> 10:43.865 and responsibility for the wing , and 10:43.865 --> 10:45.753 today we'll honor the outstanding 10:45.753 --> 10:48.250 achievements of this wing and then pass 10:48.250 --> 10:50.250 the wing colors over to your new 10:50.250 --> 10:52.809 command . But first I'd like to 10:52.809 --> 10:54.865 recognize our distinguished guests . 10:55.340 --> 10:57.840 That was a pretty extensive list of TVs 10:57.840 --> 11:00.062 that we went through . I'm not gonna go 11:00.062 --> 11:02.340 through that the entirety of that list , 11:02.340 --> 11:04.451 uh , but we did want to recognize the 11:04.451 --> 11:06.673 most important guests that we have here 11:06.673 --> 11:09.007 today , and that's the family . Uh , to , 11:09.007 --> 11:12.390 uh , Hank's wife Kirsty , his mom Donna , 11:12.900 --> 11:14.789 uh , his dad Ken , who's gonna be 11:14.789 --> 11:17.140 watching virtually , his sister Angie 11:17.380 --> 11:19.380 and her two daughters , Bridget and 11:19.380 --> 11:21.602 Jacqueline , Kirsty's mom and dad Terry 11:21.602 --> 11:24.140 and George , and Kirsty's brother Aaron , 11:24.219 --> 11:26.441 thank you so much for being here . Uh , 11:26.441 --> 11:28.940 this ceremony really is um as much of a 11:28.940 --> 11:31.450 celebration for you as it is for him . 11:32.080 --> 11:34.979 And to Kirsty , I often say that the 11:34.979 --> 11:37.900 military is a family affair because the 11:37.900 --> 11:40.299 military way of life is not always the 11:40.299 --> 11:42.700 easiest , and you've been with Hank for 11:42.700 --> 11:45.650 15 years now . So I want to say thank 11:45.650 --> 11:47.650 you , well , a little bit longer so 11:47.650 --> 11:49.650 they were . They knew each other in 11:49.650 --> 11:51.817 high school . They went to two proms . 11:51.817 --> 11:53.650 They separated . One went to one 11:53.650 --> 11:53.525 college , went to another college , at 11:53.525 --> 11:55.755 their 15 year high school reunion . 11:56.085 --> 11:58.525 They got back together , uh , rekindled 11:58.525 --> 12:00.885 something , and their first date was at 12:00.885 --> 12:03.164 breakfast at Cracker Barrel . Is that 12:03.164 --> 12:06.244 right ? Yeah , maybe that was too much 12:06.244 --> 12:09.989 information . But , 12:10.039 --> 12:12.206 uh , Kirsty , I just want to say thank 12:12.206 --> 12:14.150 you for your dedication , for your 12:14.150 --> 12:16.372 selfless service , and your sacrifice . 12:16.372 --> 12:18.372 Again , the military life is not an 12:18.372 --> 12:18.080 easy one . 12:28.270 --> 12:31.510 No Testing . All right , we're back . 12:31.750 --> 12:33.861 Uh , but more importantly , thank you 12:33.861 --> 12:35.917 for the love and support that you've 12:35.917 --> 12:37.917 given Hank over the years . Without 12:37.917 --> 12:37.890 that love and support , he couldn't do 12:37.890 --> 12:40.320 what it is that he does so well . And 12:40.320 --> 12:42.969 what he does so well has made him a 12:42.969 --> 12:46.099 wing commander . So thank you very much . 12:46.440 --> 12:49.270 And to mom , dad , 12:49.960 --> 12:53.840 sister , or yeah , mom , dad , sister , 12:54.280 --> 12:56.502 what I want to say , I often say good , 12:56.502 --> 12:58.280 bad or indifferent . We are our 12:58.280 --> 13:01.119 experiences and so his experiences . 13:01.390 --> 13:03.960 The foundation of who he is , the core 13:03.960 --> 13:06.330 of who he is , is all of the life 13:06.330 --> 13:08.274 lessons that he learned growing up 13:08.274 --> 13:10.274 around the dining room table . So I 13:10.274 --> 13:12.441 just wanted to say thank you very much 13:12.441 --> 13:14.663 for being a fabulous family . Thank you 13:14.663 --> 13:16.774 for setting the right example for him 13:16.774 --> 13:18.997 and uh creating the wing commander that 13:18.997 --> 13:21.219 we see before us today . So how about a 13:21.219 --> 13:23.163 round of applause for the family . 13:29.809 --> 13:31.865 Again , we have a long list of DVs . 13:31.865 --> 13:34.142 I'm not going to recognize all the DBs , 13:34.142 --> 13:36.253 but I did want to recognize the local 13:36.253 --> 13:38.365 and state civic and political leaders 13:38.365 --> 13:40.476 that we have here supporting Apit Air 13:40.476 --> 13:42.642 Force Base , the wing , as well as the 13:42.642 --> 13:44.531 557th wing , Mayor Haight , Mayor 13:44.531 --> 13:46.309 Lambert , representatives for . 13:46.309 --> 13:48.380 Senators Ricketts and Fisher , Mr . 13:48.500 --> 13:51.020 Mayor , Mr . Hubert , and Mr . Sturzner , 13:51.270 --> 13:53.270 thank you for all that you do , the 13:53.270 --> 13:55.492 time that you invest into uh off at Air 13:55.492 --> 13:57.492 Force Base , into the wing . We are 13:57.492 --> 13:59.548 absolutely stronger together , so we 13:59.548 --> 14:01.603 appreciate what you do . How about a 14:01.603 --> 14:01.440 round of applause for . 14:07.950 --> 14:10.006 I'd also like to thank all the folks 14:10.006 --> 14:12.339 that uh helped pull this event together . 14:12.339 --> 14:14.561 You know , these things don't happen on 14:14.561 --> 14:13.950 their own . It takes a lot of 14:13.950 --> 14:16.229 coordination , planning and logistics , 14:16.630 --> 14:18.686 and , uh , you know , the folks that 14:18.686 --> 14:20.797 are participating in this , they have 14:20.797 --> 14:22.574 full-time day jobs , so they've 14:22.574 --> 14:24.630 invested extra time in their days to 14:24.630 --> 14:26.852 make this a very successful event . And 14:26.852 --> 14:29.074 it all starts and ends with the one man 14:29.074 --> 14:31.074 band of Captain Worthy . He was the 14:31.074 --> 14:32.963 project officer . He's a protocol 14:32.963 --> 14:35.130 officer , he's a CAG officer . Uh , he 14:35.130 --> 14:37.074 helped pull this together . So how 14:37.074 --> 14:36.789 about a round of applause for Captain . 14:43.500 --> 14:45.667 And for all the folks participating in 14:45.667 --> 14:48.390 the troops , Colonel Zimmerman , the 14:48.390 --> 14:50.630 narrator , Captain Fun , the flag 14:50.630 --> 14:54.309 bearers , Carey , Chaplainaida , thank 14:54.309 --> 14:56.087 you for those inspirational and 14:56.087 --> 14:58.198 motivational words . The decision and 14:58.198 --> 15:00.531 discipline exhibited by the honor guard , 15:00.531 --> 15:02.587 the proffer , Tech Sergeant Scholl , 15:02.587 --> 15:04.587 and Staff Sergeant Thompson with an 15:04.587 --> 15:06.698 outstanding rendition of the national 15:06.698 --> 15:08.698 anthem . How about another round of 15:08.698 --> 15:08.440 applause . 15:14.150 --> 15:16.630 It appears I'm gonna be battling for uh 15:16.630 --> 15:18.686 with the aircraft that are taken off 15:18.686 --> 15:20.797 and landing , but we're going to make 15:20.797 --> 15:20.469 this happen because we're at an Air 15:20.469 --> 15:22.469 Force base and this is the sound of 15:22.469 --> 15:25.070 freedom . So I would be remiss if I did 15:25.070 --> 15:28.229 not give one last thank you . Uh , that 15:28.229 --> 15:31.150 thank you is to now Colonel retired 15:31.150 --> 15:34.010 Matt Sadler . Are you out there ? There 15:34.010 --> 15:37.119 he is . Matt Sadler retired . Uh , so 15:37.119 --> 15:40.000 Matt was assigned as the 557 deputy 15:40.000 --> 15:42.239 wing commander , but we asked him to 15:42.239 --> 15:44.599 step up and step in to serve as the 15:44.599 --> 15:47.159 acting wing commander , and he just 15:47.159 --> 15:49.215 absolutely crushed it . So he's been 15:49.215 --> 15:51.326 commanding and leading this fantastic 15:51.326 --> 15:53.326 wing for the past 7 months . And uh 15:53.326 --> 15:55.548 Matt , I just want to say thank you and 15:55.548 --> 15:57.729 your family for your dedication , your 15:57.729 --> 15:59.951 selfless service , and your sacrifice . 15:59.951 --> 16:02.062 More importantly , thank you for your 16:02.062 --> 16:03.840 outstanding leadership that you 16:03.840 --> 16:06.062 demonstrated . You know , we needed you 16:06.062 --> 16:06.010 to step up and be that wing commander , 16:06.030 --> 16:08.086 and you absolutely did it . So thank 16:08.086 --> 16:10.308 you . Best of luck in retirement to you 16:10.308 --> 16:12.197 and your family , and we wish you 16:12.197 --> 16:13.974 Godspeed . How about a round of 16:13.974 --> 16:13.609 applause for that . 16:21.159 --> 16:23.700 OK , so let's talk about the America's 16:23.700 --> 16:25.900 Weather wing here for a minute . Uh , 16:26.020 --> 16:28.187 the 557 Weather Wing America's Weather 16:28.187 --> 16:30.260 Wing is a unique and indispensable 16:31.020 --> 16:32.798 organization . And why are they 16:32.798 --> 16:35.020 indispensable ? Because they're the Air 16:35.020 --> 16:37.187 Force's only weather wing , and , uh , 16:37.187 --> 16:39.260 this wing does an outstanding job 16:39.260 --> 16:41.400 globally . They don't just meet Air 16:41.400 --> 16:43.619 Force requirements . They meet joint 16:43.619 --> 16:46.409 force requirements . And within 16th 16:46.409 --> 16:48.359 Air Force , America's Weather Wing 16:48.359 --> 16:50.590 helps our combat forces achieve 16:50.590 --> 16:52.640 information dominance in the 16:52.640 --> 16:54.880 environmental spectrum against any and 16:54.880 --> 16:56.880 all of our adversaries that are out 16:56.880 --> 16:59.280 there . Uh , the mission of the wing is 16:59.280 --> 17:02.929 clear and critical . To provide timely , 17:03.099 --> 17:06.390 accurate , and uh relevant weather 17:06.390 --> 17:09.619 information anytime , anywhere across 17:09.619 --> 17:11.780 the entirety of the globe and even in 17:11.780 --> 17:14.260 the space . And so what we say and 17:14.260 --> 17:16.260 which is an absolute truth is that 17:16.260 --> 17:18.380 weather drives behavior , whether 17:18.380 --> 17:20.602 drives your behavior every single day . 17:21.319 --> 17:23.890 We drives operational military behavior 17:24.300 --> 17:27.479 uh every single day . We make plans 17:27.479 --> 17:29.535 around whether , you know , take the 17:29.535 --> 17:31.709 D-Day invasion of Omaha Beach , and we 17:31.709 --> 17:33.989 planned that significant event around 17:33.989 --> 17:36.100 the weather conditions and because we 17:36.100 --> 17:38.270 do that , we need to have information 17:38.270 --> 17:40.492 dominance with respect to weather so we 17:40.492 --> 17:42.714 can anticipate when the adversary may . 17:42.714 --> 17:45.189 Ex combat operations when things would 17:45.189 --> 17:48.189 be optimal for them . Weather forecasts 17:48.189 --> 17:50.078 also help our operations from the 17:50.078 --> 17:51.911 standpoint that when we know the 17:51.911 --> 17:53.911 conditions we can then mitigate the 17:53.911 --> 17:55.911 adverse effects of that weather and 17:55.911 --> 17:57.911 then we can use that weather to our 17:57.911 --> 18:00.133 advantage against the adversaries . And 18:00.133 --> 18:02.449 the scope and scale of the weather wing 18:02.449 --> 18:04.660 responsibilities again , it's a global 18:04.660 --> 18:06.882 responsibility that extends all the way 18:06.882 --> 18:10.030 into the space domain . 17 dispersed 18:10.030 --> 18:12.630 worldwide locations providing strategic 18:12.630 --> 18:15.300 planning support to tactical execution 18:15.550 --> 18:18.140 and everywhere in between . And in my , 18:18.280 --> 18:20.502 my two years at the 16th Air Force as a 18:20.502 --> 18:22.724 deputy commander , now the commander of 18:22.724 --> 18:24.780 the past year , I just wanted to say 18:24.780 --> 18:27.058 how incredibly proud I am of this wing . 18:27.058 --> 18:30.369 This wing has had a bias toward action . 18:31.010 --> 18:33.066 Uh , the wing integrated itself into 18:33.066 --> 18:34.954 the Information warfare operation 18:34.954 --> 18:37.177 center , supporting every single one of 18:37.177 --> 18:39.399 our air component commanders delivering 18:39.399 --> 18:41.677 information advantage on a daily basis . 18:41.677 --> 18:44.219 They provide critical inputs to develop 18:44.219 --> 18:47.050 our long range kill chain ecosystem , 18:47.420 --> 18:49.420 maximizing our joint and integrated 18:49.420 --> 18:51.198 fires , targeting and adversary 18:51.198 --> 18:53.660 forecasting , in particular against the 18:53.660 --> 18:56.310 China problem set . And more recently , 18:56.359 --> 18:58.589 the wings outstanding support to the 18:58.589 --> 19:00.645 air crew and the command and control 19:00.645 --> 19:02.867 elements that supported the B-2 strikes 19:02.867 --> 19:04.533 in Iran against those nuclear 19:04.533 --> 19:06.200 facilities . That support was 19:06.200 --> 19:08.145 absolutely critical during mission 19:08.145 --> 19:10.390 planning , mission execution , and 19:10.390 --> 19:13.660 aircrew survival . This is truly , 19:13.859 --> 19:17.300 truly a very special wing , and we have 19:17.300 --> 19:20.069 a very special commander to command in 19:20.069 --> 19:22.180 Colonel Chilco . And when you look at 19:22.180 --> 19:24.402 Colonel Chilcote's resume , you can see 19:24.402 --> 19:26.680 that he's a very , very special leader . 19:26.680 --> 19:28.736 He's a really distinguished career . 19:28.949 --> 19:30.893 His previous assignments , they've 19:30.893 --> 19:32.893 given him exposure to a rare mix of 19:32.893 --> 19:35.005 strategic planning at the most senior 19:35.005 --> 19:37.709 levels to operational experiences 19:37.709 --> 19:39.670 across multiple combat commands . 19:40.199 --> 19:42.479 Clearly , Hank is no stranger to this 19:42.479 --> 19:44.646 wing either coming from commanding the 19:44.646 --> 19:46.719 uh the first weather group . As the 19:46.719 --> 19:49.079 group commander , he commanded 820 19:49.079 --> 19:51.630 airmen across 7 worldwide locations , 19:52.040 --> 19:54.096 and this experience has given him an 19:54.096 --> 19:56.151 intimate firsthand understanding and 19:56.151 --> 19:58.207 knowledge of the operational mission 19:58.207 --> 20:00.262 that this wing executes every single 20:00.262 --> 20:02.429 day . Prior to that , he served as the 20:02.429 --> 20:04.709 air staff at the Pentagon as the policy 20:04.709 --> 20:07.209 and readiness division chief within the 20:08.560 --> 20:11.479 weather directorate . His resume also 20:11.479 --> 20:13.479 includes experience as a military 20:13.479 --> 20:15.680 adviser to the Department of State's 20:15.680 --> 20:18.829 executive director working directly 20:18.829 --> 20:22.640 with the Secretary of State . There it 20:22.640 --> 20:24.569 was at the heart of high stakes 20:24.569 --> 20:27.359 interagency coordination with the DOD , 20:27.609 --> 20:29.553 the Joint Staff , and the National 20:29.553 --> 20:31.800 Security Council . He's also a 20:31.800 --> 20:33.819 Checkmate alum , which is the Air 20:33.819 --> 20:36.020 Force's premier strategy division on 20:36.020 --> 20:38.459 the air staff . And he's a 20:38.459 --> 20:40.650 distinguished graduate from the Naval 20:40.650 --> 20:43.219 Postgraduate school , the Navy Command 20:43.219 --> 20:45.660 and Staff College , and the National 20:45.660 --> 20:48.619 War College . So in some , when you 20:48.619 --> 20:50.730 look at his resume , I just say wow , 20:50.979 --> 20:54.020 needless to say , everybody , we have a 20:54.020 --> 20:56.819 ringer and Hank Chilco to be our 57th 20:56.819 --> 20:59.041 wing commander , and Hank , I just want 20:59.041 --> 21:01.263 to say congratulations . Uh , this is a 21:01.263 --> 21:03.263 fantastic opportunity for you , the 21:03.263 --> 21:06.270 family and . I'm incredibly proud of 21:06.270 --> 21:08.437 what you've done for our service up to 21:08.437 --> 21:11.369 this point , and I just know with high 21:11.369 --> 21:13.550 expectation that I have all the 21:13.550 --> 21:15.661 confidence in you and your leadership 21:15.661 --> 21:17.717 ability to take the wing to the next 21:17.717 --> 21:19.883 level . Congratulations again . I look 21:19.883 --> 21:22.106 forward to working with you in the next 21:22.106 --> 21:24.328 couple of years . Just some final words 21:24.328 --> 21:24.160 to the outstanding men and women of the 21:24.160 --> 21:26.439 557 weather wing . You know , you've 21:26.439 --> 21:28.383 heard from some of our most senior 21:28.383 --> 21:31.000 leaders that we need to be ready , we 21:31.000 --> 21:32.778 need to be ready for a possible 21:32.778 --> 21:34.920 conflict with China . But the bottom 21:34.920 --> 21:36.976 line is we don't know when that will 21:36.976 --> 21:38.976 happen . We don't even know if that 21:38.976 --> 21:41.989 will happen . But between now and then , 21:42.199 --> 21:44.839 whenever the then is , we need to be 21:44.839 --> 21:47.839 ready . And as the SIA said in his note 21:47.839 --> 21:50.599 on readiness a few weeks ago , any day 21:50.939 --> 21:53.949 could be the day . Any day could be the 21:53.949 --> 21:56.670 day when Russia invaded Ukraine well 21:56.670 --> 21:59.390 over 3 years ago . Any day could be the 21:59.390 --> 22:01.469 day when we decided to send B-2s 22:01.469 --> 22:03.469 downtown into Iran to destroy those 22:03.469 --> 22:06.229 nuclear facilities . Any day could be 22:06.229 --> 22:08.709 the day when we might find ourselves in 22:08.709 --> 22:12.280 a conflict with China . We , each of us 22:12.280 --> 22:14.447 need to be ready , and we need to hold 22:14.447 --> 22:16.169 each other accountable to that 22:16.169 --> 22:18.410 readiness . And if I know anything 22:18.410 --> 22:20.609 about Colonel Joo , if I know anything 22:20.609 --> 22:23.089 about this outstanding wing , I know 22:23.089 --> 22:26.410 this . America's weather wing stands 22:26.410 --> 22:28.930 ready . Rise up . Thank you very much . 22:38.839 --> 22:40.506 Thank you , General Hensley . 22:45.010 --> 22:47.232 Ladies and gentlemen , please stand for 22:47.232 --> 22:48.788 the assumption of command . 22:56.050 --> 22:59.239 What was Attention to orders . General 22:59.239 --> 23:01.800 Order number G04 . By direction of the 23:01.800 --> 23:03.578 President , Colonel Kenneth H . 23:03.578 --> 23:05.719 Chilcote is appointed commander 557th 23:05.719 --> 23:07.830 Weather Wing off at Air Force Base in 23:07.830 --> 23:10.560 Nebraska , effective 22 July 2025 . 23:10.910 --> 23:12.910 Authority , Department of Air Force 23:12.910 --> 23:14.670 instruction 51-509 . 23:59.829 --> 24:02.162 Ladies and gentlemen , please be seated . 24:02.162 --> 24:04.273 I now present to you the commander of 24:04.273 --> 24:06.607 557th Weathering , Colonel Hank Chilcot . 24:08.349 --> 24:12.079 Yeah . Oh wow . Ladies and gentlemen , 24:12.160 --> 24:15.119 thank you so much . Uh , for those that 24:15.119 --> 24:17.869 don't know , Izzy is my , was my exec 24:18.359 --> 24:20.526 about a minute ago , but like any good 24:20.526 --> 24:22.692 exec , she had my binder ready to go . 24:22.692 --> 24:24.803 So , um , thanks , Izzy . Um , ladies 24:24.803 --> 24:26.803 and gentlemen , good morning . Uh , 24:26.803 --> 24:28.581 what a beautiful , cool , dry , 24:28.589 --> 24:31.000 refreshing Nebraska morning . I 24:31.000 --> 24:33.167 appreciate you all being here . I will 24:33.167 --> 24:35.333 tell you that the BX dry cleaners love 24:35.333 --> 24:37.500 these summer ceremonies because all of 24:37.500 --> 24:39.667 us will be over there right after this 24:39.667 --> 24:39.439 getting our stuff cleaned , so , um , 24:40.680 --> 24:43.069 I'm incredibly honored and humbled . 24:43.750 --> 24:45.750 For this fantastic ceremony and the 24:45.750 --> 24:47.472 support for me and this wing , 24:47.472 --> 24:49.583 commanders , co-commanders , chiefs , 24:49.583 --> 24:51.949 first sergeants , directors , our 24:51.949 --> 24:54.116 esteemed civic leaders , distinguished 24:54.116 --> 24:56.338 guests , family and friends that travel 24:56.338 --> 24:58.393 from out of town , and of course all 24:58.393 --> 25:00.505 the members of the 557 weather wing , 25:00.505 --> 25:02.727 America's only weather wing . Thank you 25:02.727 --> 25:04.849 for being here . It is a very special 25:04.849 --> 25:06.905 day for me , very special day for my 25:06.905 --> 25:09.071 family , something that we will always 25:09.071 --> 25:11.071 remember , and I'm very honored and 25:11.071 --> 25:13.182 committed to assuming command of this 25:13.182 --> 25:15.349 wing and serving each and every one of 25:15.349 --> 25:17.627 you . Lieutenant General Hensley , sir . 25:18.280 --> 25:19.891 This is a once in a lifetime 25:19.891 --> 25:22.002 opportunity . Thank you and thank you 25:22.002 --> 25:23.836 for taking time to officiate the 25:23.836 --> 25:26.000 ceremony . I hope you find uh 25:26.000 --> 25:28.000 Nebraska's cool , refreshing summer 25:28.000 --> 25:30.056 weather to be a pleasant change from 25:30.056 --> 25:31.944 Texas . I know he said to me this 25:31.944 --> 25:34.056 morning , this is cool . I'm like , I 25:34.056 --> 25:33.640 don't know what you're talking about , 25:33.729 --> 25:37.569 sir . Your unwavering support to this 25:37.569 --> 25:40.140 wing has always been evident , and I'm 25:40.140 --> 25:42.251 grateful for the trust and confidence 25:42.780 --> 25:44.780 to lead our Air Force's most valued 25:44.780 --> 25:47.058 assets , our airmen and their families . 25:47.189 --> 25:49.500 Chief Perry and I are pumped for the 25:49.500 --> 25:51.667 prospect of continuing to converge the 25:51.667 --> 25:53.778 wing's unique capabilities with other 25:53.778 --> 25:56.699 16th Air Force wings to generate to 25:56.699 --> 25:58.849 generate insights on our adversaries 25:58.849 --> 26:00.793 and ensuring the Air Force and the 26:00.793 --> 26:02.960 Department of Defense's readiness . We 26:02.960 --> 26:05.489 stand incredibly proud and committed to 26:05.489 --> 26:07.545 our role within the 16th Air Force . 26:07.810 --> 26:09.754 Now , like the general , I need to 26:09.754 --> 26:11.754 thank those that made this ceremony 26:11.754 --> 26:14.959 possible . Captain Jordan Wirth . It 26:14.959 --> 26:17.479 takes about 6 months to plan an event 26:17.479 --> 26:19.900 like this , but you did it in 3 weeks . 26:20.439 --> 26:22.606 Um , I know it's consumed every second 26:22.606 --> 26:24.772 of your life over those past 3 weeks . 26:24.772 --> 26:27.000 So how about you take about 1 hour off 26:27.000 --> 26:29.569 at lunch , and then we'll start up this 26:29.569 --> 26:31.791 afternoon . Now , I'm just joking , you 26:31.791 --> 26:34.869 can have 2 hours . Thank you very much . 26:35.180 --> 26:37.347 Um , to all the committee leads to the 26:37.347 --> 26:40.010 reception , Sergeant Muschler , um , To 26:40.010 --> 26:42.489 the pre-reception , Captain Captain 26:42.489 --> 26:44.579 Natalie Worth , our escorts , Massar 26:44.579 --> 26:46.746 and Hertler , Parky and Massar Smith , 26:46.746 --> 26:48.801 logistics , Tech Sergeant Hildebrand 26:48.810 --> 26:51.032 Chaplain , thank you for your wonderful 26:51.032 --> 26:53.143 words and your support to this wing . 26:53.143 --> 26:55.199 Our narrator , Senior Ermin Kotick , 26:55.199 --> 26:57.477 thanks for stepping in the last second . 26:57.477 --> 26:59.643 I know Sergeant Thompson had the stick 26:59.643 --> 26:59.290 initially , but thanks for stepping in . 26:59.369 --> 27:01.480 That was a beautiful rendition of the 27:01.480 --> 27:03.647 national anthem . I'd like to give her 27:03.647 --> 27:03.209 a round of applause if that's OK . 27:07.849 --> 27:10.380 First thing we would go to . Is she 27:10.380 --> 27:12.602 around ? Oh , there she is . Good job . 27:15.520 --> 27:17.520 To our narrator , my previous execs 27:17.520 --> 27:19.540 Izzy and Captain Fund , um , we 27:19.540 --> 27:21.596 certainly can't do this without 55th 27:21.596 --> 27:23.596 wings . So , um , the honor guard , 27:23.596 --> 27:25.596 thank you for honoring our nation's 27:25.596 --> 27:27.762 colors , our protocol ski , and thanks 27:27.762 --> 27:29.929 for your team . Uh , they've been spot 27:29.929 --> 27:31.929 on for this whole we could not have 27:31.929 --> 27:31.699 done this without them . All of the 27:31.699 --> 27:33.699 other 55th wing colleagues , public 27:33.699 --> 27:35.921 affairs , security forces , logistics , 27:35.921 --> 27:38.032 getting all of our guests through the 27:38.032 --> 27:40.199 gate this morning . See I see Kyle got 27:40.199 --> 27:43.390 here . That's good . We were worried 27:43.390 --> 27:46.030 for a second . Um , a huge thank you . 27:46.479 --> 27:48.590 Our troop commander , my new deputy , 27:48.719 --> 27:51.280 who arrived in town yesterday . Thank 27:51.280 --> 27:53.447 you for doing this , um , just in time 27:53.447 --> 27:55.502 for the rehearsal . I appreciate you 27:55.502 --> 27:57.447 being here for the formation , for 27:57.447 --> 27:59.669 those that volunteered , uh , for those 27:59.669 --> 28:01.669 that were voluntold , thank you for 28:01.669 --> 28:03.613 standing . Um , I know we made our 28:03.613 --> 28:05.724 formation a little smaller because of 28:05.724 --> 28:05.119 the the heat and humidity , but thank 28:05.119 --> 28:07.359 you for representing the wing and then 28:07.359 --> 28:09.303 everyone else that helped a proper 28:09.303 --> 28:11.637 Sergeant Sho , escorts , logistics team , 28:11.637 --> 28:13.859 reception . Now , like our ninety-fifth 28:13.859 --> 28:16.081 wing colleagues , we are a partner unit 28:16.081 --> 28:19.040 on this base . Our success is founded 28:19.209 --> 28:22.010 in the steadfast support , trust , and 28:22.010 --> 28:24.410 generosity of our host wing . Colonel 28:24.410 --> 28:27.569 Gray , Jessica , Chief Small , group 28:27.569 --> 28:29.736 commanders and chiefs , thank you very 28:29.736 --> 28:31.847 much for everything you do for ourmen 28:31.847 --> 28:33.958 and their families . And although our 28:33.958 --> 28:36.209 headquarters and 3 of our squadrons are 28:36.209 --> 28:38.569 in Nebraska , 2/3 of our units are 28:38.569 --> 28:41.680 scattered at aces around the world , 28:42.140 --> 28:44.699 from Europe , across the Atlantic , 28:45.010 --> 28:47.209 across the Konis , Pacific , all the 28:47.209 --> 28:49.800 way to Australia . We are certainly 28:50.339 --> 28:52.339 extremely grateful for the 13 other 28:52.339 --> 28:54.672 host wings that treat us like teammates . 28:54.672 --> 28:56.617 We certainly could not do our 24/7 28:56.617 --> 28:58.672 worldwide mission without them . And 28:58.672 --> 29:00.895 this doesn't count the dozens of airmen 29:00.895 --> 29:03.228 that we have deployed to Eastern Europe , 29:03.228 --> 29:05.699 Africa , and Middle East right now . To 29:05.699 --> 29:07.588 our distinguished local civic and 29:07.588 --> 29:09.532 community leaders who provide such 29:09.532 --> 29:11.643 unwavering support to this wing , the 29:11.643 --> 29:13.699 airmen , their families , to include 29:13.699 --> 29:15.921 our retirees and our veterans , and our 29:15.921 --> 29:18.088 most recent retiree , Colonel Sadler , 29:18.088 --> 29:19.977 Mayor Hake , Mayor Lambert , Mr . 29:19.977 --> 29:22.032 Sturzma , thank you very much . Mr . 29:22.060 --> 29:24.290 Eric Mayer , Mr . Ken Hubert , please 29:24.290 --> 29:26.457 convey my deepest gratitude to Senator 29:26.457 --> 29:28.568 Ricketts and Senator Fisher for their 29:28.568 --> 29:30.623 steadfast support to the 557 weather 29:30.623 --> 29:32.568 wing , to all the members of the A 29:32.568 --> 29:34.734 Advisory Council to promote well-being 29:34.969 --> 29:37.136 of the personnel attached to Air Force 29:37.136 --> 29:39.680 Base . Thank you . To other esteemed 29:39.680 --> 29:41.236 partners on base , like the 29:41.236 --> 29:43.124 ninety-fifth wing , US Stratcom , 29:43.124 --> 29:45.520 Colonel Lamont , Lamont , Colonel Goss , 29:45.560 --> 29:47.782 Chief Moore , I look forward to working 29:47.782 --> 29:50.116 with you . I can't even know you better . 29:50.116 --> 29:52.060 To my valued friend and former 557 29:52.060 --> 29:54.004 Weatherwing colleague , Mr . Jason 29:54.004 --> 29:56.116 Rantz , thank you for representing US 29:56.116 --> 29:58.282 Stratcom and supporting me , my family 29:58.282 --> 30:00.004 over the past 15 years and our 30:00.004 --> 30:01.782 friendship . To our ACC weather 30:01.782 --> 30:03.893 teammates , Colonel Jerry and Colonel 30:03.893 --> 30:03.479 Merman , who couldn't make it here 30:03.479 --> 30:05.599 today . I'm excited for our continued 30:05.599 --> 30:08.229 partnership of aggressively pursuing 30:08.229 --> 30:10.959 comac priorities and tackling complex 30:10.959 --> 30:13.479 problem sets . I'm eager to contribute 30:13.479 --> 30:16.209 to that shared mission . To all of our 30:16.209 --> 30:19.430 allies and partners , the Freya , thank 30:19.430 --> 30:21.630 you for representing the UK . I love 30:21.630 --> 30:23.741 our partnership , our shared vision , 30:23.741 --> 30:26.989 and I'm so glad you're on the team . To 30:26.989 --> 30:28.933 the distinguished line of previous 30:28.933 --> 30:31.045 Weatherwing and affluent commanders , 30:31.045 --> 30:33.100 many of you who have been my mentors 30:33.100 --> 30:35.156 over my my career , and you honor us 30:35.156 --> 30:37.229 with your presence today , retired 30:37.229 --> 30:39.609 colonels Matt Sattler , Bill Carl , 30:40.030 --> 30:42.829 Sault Bao , Tom Blazic , loser gorilla , 30:42.930 --> 30:44.874 and their spouses , and those that 30:44.874 --> 30:47.097 couldn't be here today , including Brad 30:47.097 --> 30:49.109 Stevens , Pat Williams , Steve 30:49.109 --> 30:51.387 Dickerson , Travis Loon , Brian McCall . 30:51.949 --> 30:54.005 Thank you for all the mentorship and 30:54.005 --> 30:56.116 the support that you provided Kirsten 30:56.116 --> 30:58.227 me over my career . I don't think I'd 30:58.227 --> 31:00.338 be here without you guys , especially 31:00.338 --> 31:02.505 you , Colonel Baker , traveled all the 31:02.505 --> 31:02.339 way from Texas to be here . Now looking 31:02.339 --> 31:04.395 back on it , you probably could have 31:04.395 --> 31:06.506 hitched a ride with General Hensley . 31:06.506 --> 31:08.617 But um , so I asked Colonel Baker for 31:08.617 --> 31:10.728 some advice and guidance last night , 31:10.728 --> 31:12.783 and he said , whatever you do , just 31:12.783 --> 31:14.790 don't screw it up . So I appreciate 31:14.790 --> 31:16.734 that , that kind of kept me up all 31:16.734 --> 31:18.846 night last night , so thanks for that 31:18.846 --> 31:20.846 advice . I wouldn't expect anything 31:20.846 --> 31:22.734 less . I do want to say a special 31:22.734 --> 31:24.957 thanks to Colonel Sadler for flawlessly 31:24.957 --> 31:26.846 leading this wing over the past 7 31:26.846 --> 31:28.957 months . Matt , everyone in this wing 31:28.957 --> 31:31.012 has so much profound respect for you 31:31.012 --> 31:33.123 and admiration , and I'm honored that 31:33.123 --> 31:35.290 I've had the opportunity to serve with 31:35.290 --> 31:37.457 you over the past year . I'm certainly 31:37.457 --> 31:39.123 a better officer and a better 31:39.123 --> 31:41.346 leadership because of that experience . 31:41.346 --> 31:43.346 As you embark on your well-deserved 31:43.346 --> 31:45.457 retirement , I wish you and Sarah the 31:45.457 --> 31:45.349 very best . Thank you for being here 31:45.349 --> 31:48.949 today . Now , I wasn't able to have a 31:48.949 --> 31:51.171 group change of command , but I want to 31:51.171 --> 31:53.060 seize this opportunity to quickly 31:53.060 --> 31:55.227 express the gratitude of my incredible 31:55.227 --> 31:57.282 team over the past 13 months . Chief 31:57.282 --> 31:59.171 Pop , my wingman , my pickle ball 31:59.171 --> 32:01.439 player , Morty , Izzy , Miss V saw Miss 32:01.439 --> 32:04.099 V up there , Jeff , all the rest of the 32:04.099 --> 32:06.210 watchdogs , some of them are standing 32:06.210 --> 32:08.210 in formation . You guys are a world 32:08.210 --> 32:10.500 class team with endless potential . I 32:10.500 --> 32:12.819 look forward to seeing seeing what the 32:12.819 --> 32:14.930 operational squadrons will do and how 32:14.930 --> 32:17.041 they will evolve to meet the needs of 32:17.041 --> 32:19.630 the Air Force . Now , to my friends and 32:19.630 --> 32:21.686 family that joined today , many from 32:21.686 --> 32:24.019 out of town , starting with the Godwins , 32:24.019 --> 32:26.349 Brad , Amy , Anna , Andrew that 32:26.349 --> 32:28.750 couldn't be here . Thanks for 32:28.750 --> 32:30.917 supporting me over the past 20 years . 32:30.917 --> 32:32.972 Brad and I worked together in Warner 32:32.972 --> 32:35.194 Robins Air Force Base a long time ago , 32:35.194 --> 32:34.869 but you've always treated me like 32:34.869 --> 32:36.910 family , and you certainly were 32:36.910 --> 32:39.077 traveled to our change of command last 32:39.077 --> 32:41.188 year and you're here today . So thank 32:41.188 --> 32:43.521 you to the Gemmels , Kyle , Jen , Wyatt . 32:43.521 --> 32:45.632 Another Air Force family , Kyle and I 32:45.632 --> 32:47.799 went to high school together . He flew 32:47.799 --> 32:49.799 B1s . Jen was an Air Force doctor . 32:49.910 --> 32:52.077 Thank you for coming here from Montana 32:52.077 --> 32:54.077 to support me and my family , me so 32:54.077 --> 32:56.132 much . Kyle , could you ever imagine 32:56.132 --> 32:58.188 that I'd be standing up here today ? 32:58.188 --> 33:01.319 Thanks . I was hoping for this . 33:03.770 --> 33:06.103 To Kirstie's parents , George and Terry , 33:06.103 --> 33:07.992 her brother Aaron , thank you for 33:07.992 --> 33:10.103 supporting us , for always supporting 33:10.103 --> 33:13.489 the military . To my incredible 33:13.489 --> 33:15.656 talented and supportive sister Angie , 33:15.800 --> 33:18.239 her husband Grant , their extraordinary 33:18.239 --> 33:20.461 daughters , my cherished goddaughters , 33:20.461 --> 33:22.760 Bridget and Jacqueline , team Chilco 33:22.760 --> 33:24.982 Leonard , thank you for always being my 33:24.982 --> 33:27.819 number one fan . And I know it's very 33:27.819 --> 33:29.875 tough , but thanks for understanding 33:29.875 --> 33:31.875 why we can't live close to you guys 33:31.875 --> 33:33.875 right now . You guys motivate me to 33:33.875 --> 33:35.986 serve to ensure our Air Force remains 33:35.986 --> 33:37.930 great . To my parents , thanks for 33:37.930 --> 33:39.875 being the world's best parents and 33:39.875 --> 33:41.875 friends . You taught me hard work , 33:41.875 --> 33:43.979 passion , toughness , grace , and I 33:43.979 --> 33:46.090 wouldn't be here without you . I love 33:46.090 --> 33:48.550 you . Now my lovely talented wife 33:48.550 --> 33:50.790 Kirsty . I'm very blessed to have such 33:50.790 --> 33:53.068 a dedicated and compassionate teammate . 33:53.949 --> 33:56.116 Now while the wing will get to see the 33:56.116 --> 33:58.282 best of me every single day , she will 33:58.282 --> 34:00.449 often get to see the worst . Thank you 34:00.449 --> 34:02.671 for being my best friend , my rock , my 34:02.671 --> 34:04.893 teammate , but like all the spouses and 34:04.893 --> 34:06.893 families throughout our Air Force , 34:06.893 --> 34:09.005 nothing we would do would be possible 34:09.005 --> 34:11.171 without your service and the sacrifice 34:11.171 --> 34:13.393 you guys are willing to make . So thank 34:13.393 --> 34:15.729 you . Now finally , to the dedicated 34:15.729 --> 34:19.649 airmen , sailors , civilians , our 34:19.649 --> 34:21.050 lone soldier , Captain . 34:23.679 --> 34:26.709 That scared me . Our lone guardian , 34:26.840 --> 34:29.007 Jerry Sanders . I see you back there , 34:29.007 --> 34:31.229 Jerry . And their support of families . 34:31.719 --> 34:33.909 You are the true strength and heart of 34:33.909 --> 34:37.209 the 557 weather wing . It's an 34:37.209 --> 34:39.376 incredible honor and privilege to be a 34:39.376 --> 34:42.459 new commander and your teammate . You 34:42.459 --> 34:44.515 represent the standard of excellence 34:44.515 --> 34:46.681 expected of our military and our hands 34:46.681 --> 34:49.139 down our air forces and our nation's 34:49.139 --> 34:50.861 competitive advantage over our 34:50.861 --> 34:53.250 adversaries . No advancements in 34:53.250 --> 34:55.417 technology or no new weapon system can 34:55.417 --> 34:57.899 match the innovation , creativity , and 34:57.899 --> 34:59.732 courage you bring to the fight . 35:01.929 --> 35:03.985 My unwavering commitment to each and 35:03.985 --> 35:06.040 every one of you is that I will give 35:06.040 --> 35:08.151 everything I have to ensure that this 35:08.151 --> 35:10.669 wing remains great . In this period of 35:10.669 --> 35:13.389 uncertainty and change , we will stay 35:13.389 --> 35:16.530 focused on what's important . Readiness 35:16.629 --> 35:18.685 to ensure that our Air Force and our 35:18.685 --> 35:20.989 DUD remain the number one war fighting 35:20.989 --> 35:24.429 force in the world , hands down . Our 35:24.429 --> 35:26.800 wing , along with our colleagues in 35:26.800 --> 35:29.310 16th Air Force will be critical in the 35:29.310 --> 35:31.366 Air Force efforts to demonstrate our 35:31.366 --> 35:34.040 readiness , our agility , and our 35:34.040 --> 35:37.360 capability to deter and if required to 35:37.360 --> 35:41.209 prevail in conflict . We will move 35:41.209 --> 35:44.379 beyond our functional silos and adopt a 35:44.379 --> 35:46.820 mission-focused approach , focusing our 35:46.820 --> 35:48.987 efforts on the long range kill chain , 35:48.987 --> 35:50.969 joint integrated fires , and agile 35:50.969 --> 35:53.419 combat employment . And we will be 35:53.419 --> 35:55.659 there for all the large scale exercises 35:55.659 --> 35:59.489 like 4 pack and bamboo eagle . We will 35:59.489 --> 36:01.600 continue to reorient our focus to the 36:01.600 --> 36:04.219 adversary , embodying our wings motto , 36:04.530 --> 36:06.641 Weather drives behavior . If you know 36:06.641 --> 36:08.752 the weather , you know the decision . 36:09.899 --> 36:11.899 To ensure this , we will prioritize 36:11.899 --> 36:13.860 teamwork , mission command , 36:14.179 --> 36:16.290 distributed operations , and constant 36:16.290 --> 36:18.580 innovation . We'll make a pivotal shift 36:18.580 --> 36:20.247 to object-based forecasting , 36:20.330 --> 36:22.552 guaranteeing that our mission data will 36:22.552 --> 36:24.386 be integrated and accessible for 36:24.386 --> 36:26.330 command and control systems at the 36:26.330 --> 36:28.386 speed , scope , and scale needed for 36:28.386 --> 36:30.729 large-scale conflict . And we will do 36:30.729 --> 36:32.689 all this while partnering with our 36:32.689 --> 36:35.489 partners at ACC , LCMC , and our own 36:35.489 --> 36:37.929 cyber experts to finalize the migration 36:37.929 --> 36:40.649 of our data to secure , to secure cloud 36:40.649 --> 36:42.620 platforms while prioritizing 36:42.620 --> 36:44.959 cybersecurity to ensure our vital 36:44.959 --> 36:47.199 information is secure and remains 36:47.199 --> 36:50.520 impenetrable to adversaries . To my , 36:50.820 --> 36:52.764 to my command team , Chief Perry , 36:52.764 --> 36:54.979 Jessica , my trusted new teammate and 36:54.979 --> 36:57.260 wingman . It's an honor to serve 36:57.260 --> 36:59.316 alongside of you again , two decades 36:59.316 --> 37:01.593 later . I look forward to the laughter , 37:01.959 --> 37:04.015 traveling the world together and our 37:04.015 --> 37:06.419 many pick a ball wins . And the impact 37:06.419 --> 37:08.530 we will make as a team . To my deputy 37:08.530 --> 37:11.459 Sarah , I'm stoked that you're here and 37:11.459 --> 37:13.570 very excited for everyone across this 37:13.570 --> 37:16.179 wing , across the base , and throughout 37:16.179 --> 37:18.012 16th Air Force to experience the 37:18.012 --> 37:20.179 endless talent and energy you bring to 37:20.179 --> 37:22.290 the fight . To our technical director 37:22.290 --> 37:25.060 Chris Miemeyer , you , like so many of 37:25.060 --> 37:27.282 the other dedicated civilians that give 37:27.282 --> 37:29.338 so much to this wing , are truly the 37:29.338 --> 37:32.030 engine that makes 537 weather wing run . 37:32.379 --> 37:34.379 I'm so glad that you and all of our 37:34.379 --> 37:37.469 civilians are on that team . To my new 37:37.469 --> 37:39.691 front office , Miss Brush , the execs , 37:39.691 --> 37:41.913 Major Nelson , Sergeant Mutchler , soon 37:41.913 --> 37:44.189 Captain Worth , Chief of Staff , a 37:44.189 --> 37:46.078 staff members . I look forward to 37:46.078 --> 37:48.411 working with all of you , but lucky you , 37:48.411 --> 37:50.633 you get , you get a new commander and a 37:50.633 --> 37:52.800 new deputy commander on the same day . 37:52.800 --> 37:55.209 It's going to be fun . To my superstar 37:55.209 --> 37:57.265 group commanders , the Chiefs , Drew 37:57.265 --> 38:00.030 Fry , Morty Bartlett , Chris Wireman 38:00.030 --> 38:02.197 starting in January , Chief Popovich , 38:02.310 --> 38:04.477 Chief Casy , you really couldn't put a 38:04.477 --> 38:06.699 better team together . We are certainly 38:06.699 --> 38:09.100 a Super Bowl contending team , just 38:09.100 --> 38:11.909 like the 2025 Baltimore Ravens , Ravens . 38:13.979 --> 38:16.830 Yes . Is that Eric Miller ? 38:18.419 --> 38:20.370 For my new chief of staff hired 38:20.370 --> 38:21.370 strategically . 38:24.780 --> 38:26.891 To my talented squadron commanders in 38:26.891 --> 38:28.947 their SELs that are here today , but 38:28.947 --> 38:31.113 normally scattered at bases all across 38:31.113 --> 38:33.169 this country and world , please know 38:33.169 --> 38:35.224 that I'm here to support you , and I 38:35.224 --> 38:37.336 look forward to watching you motivate 38:37.336 --> 38:39.502 your teams towards our shared vision , 38:39.502 --> 38:41.558 and I want to see you have fun while 38:41.558 --> 38:43.280 doing it . OK , America's wing 38:43.280 --> 38:46.469 teammates . We will be amazing because 38:46.469 --> 38:48.247 failure is not an option in our 38:48.247 --> 38:51.580 business . People's lives , the mission , 38:51.790 --> 38:54.149 and the country depend on it . We must 38:54.149 --> 38:57.600 always get it right . Second best is 38:57.600 --> 38:59.656 unacceptable when we're dealing with 38:59.656 --> 39:01.656 the protection of our country , our 39:01.656 --> 39:03.656 sons and daughters , and our way of 39:03.656 --> 39:05.520 life , because we represent the 39:05.520 --> 39:08.689 profession of arms . Ladies and 39:08.689 --> 39:10.745 gentlemen , thank you for being here 39:10.745 --> 39:12.967 today . And during this humidity , it's 39:12.967 --> 39:15.022 not as bad as I thought . I think it 39:15.022 --> 39:14.929 was it was worse during the rehearsal 39:14.929 --> 39:17.370 yesterday , but Kirsty and I are truly 39:17.370 --> 39:19.592 honored and excited to be a part of the 39:19.592 --> 39:21.759 537 weather wing , and we look forward 39:21.759 --> 39:23.703 to serving you and and all of your 39:23.703 --> 39:26.090 families . May God bless this wing and 39:26.090 --> 39:28.368 our great nation . Thank you very much . 39:40.810 --> 39:44.500 Hey . Thank you , Colonel 39:44.500 --> 39:47.179 Chilco . The men and women of the 557 39:47.179 --> 39:49.401 would like to welcome Colonel Chilcot's 39:49.401 --> 39:51.012 wife Chey with small gifts . 40:08.040 --> 40:10.350 And now the men and women of the 557 40:10.350 --> 40:12.461 welcome Colonel Chilco with his first 40:12.461 --> 40:14.183 salute as the wing commander . 40:49.320 --> 40:51.264 Ladies and gentlemen , the men and 40:51.264 --> 40:53.264 women of the 557 Weather Wing , I'm 40:53.264 --> 40:55.153 honored to have Colonel Childhood 40:55.153 --> 40:57.153 assume his position as commander of 40:57.153 --> 40:59.098 America's Weather Wing . We invite 40:59.098 --> 40:58.800 everyone to attend the reception 40:58.800 --> 41:00.911 immediately following the ceremony to 41:00.911 --> 41:02.633 the rear of the hangar and the 41:02.633 --> 41:04.522 receiving line to welcome our new 41:04.522 --> 41:06.522 commander . These remained in place 41:06.522 --> 41:08.633 until the conclusion of the Air Force 41:08.633 --> 41:08.459 bomb and the departure of the official 41:08.459 --> 41:10.626 party distinguished visitors and their 41:10.626 --> 41:10.580 families . 41:17.000 --> 41:19.111 Ladies and gentlemen , please stand . 41:19.429 --> 41:21.540 And join us in the singing of the Air 41:21.540 --> 41:23.540 Force song and the departure of the 41:23.540 --> 41:22.500 official party . 42:34.479 --> 42:36.701 Ladies and gentlemen , on behalf of the 42:36.701 --> 42:38.423 official party , thank you for 42:38.423 --> 42:38.189 attending our ceremony .