U.S. Air Force Col. K. Michael Shirley II, assumes command of the 628th Air Base Wing and Joint Base Charleston from Col. Jason H. Parker during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, June 17, 2026. As the commander, Shirley is responsible for leading the wing's installation support mission while ensuring mission-ready Airmen are prepared to support combatant commanders around the globe. (U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sgt. James E. Harris III)
Airmen and civilian personnel assigned to the 436th Airlift Wing participated in a condensed, hybrid protocol training course hosted by the Secretary of the Air Force (SAF) Office of Protocol and Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations (AFMAO), April 20.