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MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. - Lt. Col. Jeffrey D. Hanson is set to assume command of Marine Air Control Squadron 2 from Lt. Col. Darry W. Grossnickle at a change of command ceremony aboard Cherry Point today.
Grossnickle will next assume command of Marine Air Control Group 28 Detachment (Forward), in support of operations in southwestern Afghanistan. MACG-28 provides aviation command and control to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing.
“Being able to lead MACS-2 during a period of a high number of deployments was truly an experience and an honor,” said Grossnickle. “We have the best air traffic controllers, air defense Marines, meteorological and maintenance personnel in the military. They have done a phenomenal job over the last 18 months, and it’s really been an honor to be a part of that team.”
In Grossnickle’s next duties as the forward commander, his responsibilities will include leading the tactical air command center, direct air support center, tactical air operations center, air traffic control and meteorological and oceanographic support for 2nd MAW.
“I’m excited for the opportunity to deploy to combat, but I’m sad to be leaving the MACS-2 family behind,” said Grossnickle. “These Marines work hard every day and do a lot of things that don’t grab headlines or a lot of notoriety, but they enable the combat power of the air wing, and it really has been a privilege to be a part of it.”
Hanson has spent the last six months working as the future plans officer at the MACG-28 headquarters.
“Working with future plans has given me an opportunity to work closely with this squadron’s higher headquarters,” he said. “It’s given me great insight into how well this unit is performing and what we need to do next to continue our success.”
Hanson’s goals for the squadron are to continue the level of performance set in place by Grossnickle, successfully deploy and redeploy to and from combat in Afghanistan and maximize the preparedness of the squadron to employ expeditionary command and control capability whenever and wherever asked.
He also expressed the leadership philosophies that will guide him as the squadron’s commander.
"We will know ourselves and seek self-improvement. We will improve technical and tactical proficiency, and along with that, we will maintain our core competency as Marines and within our Military Occupational Specialty. We will also strive for a high level of physical condition. Lastly, we will build stronger relations between the leaders and subordinates, and we will embrace MACS-2 as a family,” said Hanson.
Hanson said he is honored, humbled and excited to be stepping in as the MACS-2 commanding officer.
Hanson’s personal decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal with bronze oak leaf device, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with two Gold Stars and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with two Gold Stars.
| Date Taken: | 12.13.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 12.13.2012 08:50 |
| Story ID: | 99232 |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NC, US |
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