509th Communications Squadron change of command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Heidi Millburg assumes command of the 509th Communications Squadron from U.S. Space Force Col. Christopher Schlak, 509th Mission Support Group commander, during the 509th CS change of command ceremony at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, July 8, 2022. Prior to this assignment Millburg served as the 332nd Expeditionary Communications Squadron and as the Joint Staff J6 action officer at the Pentagon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Parker J. McCauley)

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509th Communications Squadron change of command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Heidi Millburg, 509th Communications Squadron commander, speaks after assuming command during the 509th CS change of command ceremony at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, July 8, 2022. Millburg thanked the outgoing commander, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. M. Craig Booth, and said she was excited to work with the Airmen of the 509th CS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Parker J. McCauley)

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509th Communications Squadron change of command

Members of the 509th Communications Squadron render their final salute to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. M. Craig Booth, 509th Communications Squadron outgoing commander, during the 509th CS change of command ceremony at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, July 8, 2022. Change of command ceremonies include many military traditions including the members of the unit rendering a final salute to their outgoing commander and a first salute to the incoming commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Parker J. McCauley)

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509th Communications Squadron change of command

U.S. Space Force Col. Christopher Schlak, 509th Mission Support Group commander, speaks during the 509th Communications Squadron change of command ceremony at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, July 8, 2022. Schlak highlighted the performance of the outgoing commander, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. M. Craig Booth, and welcomed the incoming commander U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Heidi Millburg. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Parker J. McCauley)

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509th Communications Squadron change of command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. M. Craig Booth, 509th Communications Squadron outgoing commander, speaks during the 509th CS change of command ceremony at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, July 8, 2022. Booth recounted his experiences throughout his command of the squadron and thanked his Airmen for all their work. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Parker J. McCauley)

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509th Communications Squadron change of command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. M. Craig Booth, 509th Communications Squadron outgoing commander, receives the Meritorious Service Medal from U.S. Space Force Col. Christopher Schlak, 509th Mission Support Group commander, during the 509th CS change of command ceremony at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, July 8, 2022. Booth was recognized for his service to Team Whiteman throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and keeping the communications systems across the base up and running for total force operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Parker J. McCauley)

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509th Communications Squadron change of command

A piece of communications equipment that goes with the single channel anti-jamming man portable terminal, sits on display during the 509th Communications Squadron change of command ceremony at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, July 8, 2022. The SCAMP system is utilized by the Whiteman AFB Command Post and the 509th CS for secure worldwide communications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Parker J. McCauley)

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509th Communications Squadron change of command

Published July 12, 2022
By Senior Airman Parker J. McCauley
509th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Heidi Millburg assumes command of the 509th Communications Squadron from U.S. Space Force Col. Christopher Schlak, 509th Mission Support Group commander, during the 509th CS change of command ceremony at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, July 8, 2022. Prior to this assignment Millburg served as the 332nd Expeditionary Communications Squadron and as the Joint Staff J6 action officer at the Pentagon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Parker J. McCauley)