393d receives new commander

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Lt. Col. John Vitacca, 393d Bomb Squadron commander, took command from Lt. Col. Paul Tibbets, during a change-of-command ceremony Oct. 3.

Rank and Name: Lt. Col. John Vitacca

Squadron: 393d Bomb Squadron

Date assumed command: Oct. 3

Previous assignment: 509th Operations Support Squadron

Time in service: 17 Years

Commissioning source: ROTC, Texas A&M University

Family: My wife, Amy, and two sons, Michael and Matthew

Hobbies: Playing with my boys, running, trap and skeet and cursing my e-mail inbox

How does the squadron contribute to the Air Force mission? The 393d Bomb Squadron contributes to the Air Force mission by providing credible deterrence to our enemies, and when necessary, delivering devastating lethal effects to defend our country and way of life.

Command philosophy: Mission First, People Always

Goals for new position: Provide an environment which fosters the constant refinement of combat skills, while still developing future Air Force leaders.