Photo By Staff Sgt. Penny Snoozy | U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Edwin Tuhy assumes command of the 173rd Fighter Wing Medical...... read more read more
KINGSLEY FIELD, Ore.— The 173rd Fighter Wing Medical Group officially welcomed a new commander June 4, 2017. Lt. Col. Ed Tuhy accepted command of the group with the symbolic passing of the guideon from Col. Jeff Smith, 173rd Fighter Wing Commander, during a change of command ceremony at Kingsley Field, Ore.
Tuhy is a traditional guardsman and works in the community as an optometrist. He joined the Air National Guard at the age of 39 and started his career at Kingsley Field in the medical group.
“He joined the unit because he sees the military as a noble cause and because he was so impressed by the quality and caliber of people he met who were associated with the base,” said Smith. “The volunteer force that we have is unique--it attracts talented, educated professionals like Dr. Tuhy to the team. We're lucky to have him!”
Tuhy replaced Col. Kristin Leist who served as the commander of the 173rd Medical Group since April 2014. During her time in command, she has been involved in acquiring additional resources and manning for Kinglsey Field’s medical group due to the growing number of active duty detachment members in need of care.
“We expect Dr. Tuhy to be humble, approachable, credible, and accountable as a leader in the organization,” added Smith. “We look forward to his continued collaboration and innovation to help meet the medical needs and requirements of our Air National Guard and Regular Air Force Airmen across the base.”
Tuhy will be supported in his transition into his command position by Leist as she prepares to retire in November.
| Date Taken: | 06.04.2017 |
| Date Posted: | 06.14.2017 13:05 |
| Story ID: | 237856 |
| Location: | KLAMATH FALLS, OREGON, US |
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