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509th MDOS receives new commander

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Lt. Col. Brian Stanton, 509th Medical Operations Squadron commander, took command from Lt. Col. Jeffrey Johnson, during a change-of-command ceremony Sept. 7. 

Rank and Name: Lt. Col. Brian Stanton
 
Squadron: 509th Medical Operations Squadron 

Date assumed command: Sept. 7 

Previous assignment: Surgical services flight commander, MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. 

Time in service: 14 years 

Commissioning source: Direct accession 

Family: My wife, Ann, sons Erik, Ian, Isaac and daughter, Kristine 

Hobbies: Golf and skiing 

How does the squadron contribute to the Air Force mission? It provides a medically ready force for our global strategic mission. 

Command philosophy: Servant leadership - provide for your people so they can complete the mission 

Goals for new position: 
- Stand-up personnel reliability program clinic
- Pass the nuclear surety inspection
- Implement a Web-based preventive health assessment process