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17th Training Group welcomes new commander

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  • By Senior Airman Zach Heimbuch
  • 17th Training Wing Public Affairs
GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --  

The 17th Training Group conducted a change of command ceremony at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy, June 14.

The 17th TRG welcomed incoming commander, Col. Jason Gerber, and thanked the outgoing commander, Col. Jason Kulchar, for his hard work and dedication to the 17th Training Wing.

“I will never ask for perfection, but rather just the pursuit of being a good person,” Col. Jason Gerber said, “If we pursue life in this manner we will be able to take care of each other, and that will enable us to take care of the mission."

The mission of the 17th Training Group is to train, develop and inspire professional fire protection and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance warriors.

U.S. Air Force Col. Angelina Maguinness, 17th Training Wing commander, takes the guidon from Col. Jason Kulchar, outgoing 17th TRG commander, during the change of command ceremony at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 14, 2024. Passing the guidon represents the transfer of leadership responsibilities to the next commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zach Heimbuch)

17th Training Group welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Angelina Maguinness, 17th Training Wing commander, takes the guidon from Col. Jason Kulchar, outgoing 17th TRG commander, during the change of command ceremony at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 14, 2024. Passing the guidon represents the transfer of leadership responsibilities to the next commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zach Heimbuch)
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Members of the 17th Training Group render a final salute to U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Kulchar, outgoing 17th TRG commander, during the change of command ceremony at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 14, 2024. The mission of the 17th Training Group is to Train, Develop and Inspire Professional Fire Protection and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance Warriors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zach Heimbuch)

17th Training Group welcomes new commander

Members of the 17th Training Group render a final salute to U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Kulchar, outgoing 17th TRG commander, during the change of command ceremony at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 14, 2024. The mission of the 17th Training Group is to Train, Develop and Inspire Professional Fire Protection and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance Warriors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zach Heimbuch)
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Members of the 17th Training Group salute U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Gerber, incoming 17th TRG commander, during the change of command ceremony at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 14, 2024. The first salute represents the squadron welcoming its new commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zach Heimbuch)

17th Training Group welcomes new commander

Members of the 17th Training Group salute U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Gerber, incoming 17th TRG commander, during the change of command ceremony at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 14, 2024. The first salute represents the squadron welcoming its new commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zach Heimbuch)
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