WEBVTT 00:01.039 --> 00:03.150 Good morning , ladies and gentlemen . 00:03.150 --> 00:05.372 You're welcome to Hill Air Force Base . 00:05.372 --> 00:07.261 I am Technical Sergeant and civil 00:07.261 --> 00:09.317 parole , and I will be your narrator 00:09.317 --> 00:11.483 for today's ceremony . In keeping with 00:11.483 --> 00:13.372 the oldest traditions in military 00:13.372 --> 00:15.317 service , we are here to witness a 00:15.317 --> 00:17.372 historic event as Colonel Daniel L . 00:17.372 --> 00:19.483 Cornelius released his command to the 00:19.483 --> 00:21.650 75th Air Base Wing to Colonel Eric B . 00:21.650 --> 00:23.706 Quigley . Our presiding official for 00:23.706 --> 00:25.872 today's ceremony is Lieutenant General 00:25.872 --> 00:28.039 Jennifer Hammerstead , commander , Air 00:28.039 --> 00:29.761 Force Sustainment Center . The 00:29.761 --> 00:31.261 commander of troops is the 00:31.261 --> 00:33.206 seventy-fifth Air Base Wing Deputy 00:33.206 --> 00:35.039 commander , Colonel Tyler Hess , 00:35.039 --> 00:37.459 accompanied by his wife Jessica . The 00:37.459 --> 00:39.515 flag bearer is the seventy-fifth Air 00:39.515 --> 00:41.681 Base Wing Command Chief , Chief Master 00:41.681 --> 00:43.792 Sergeant Tina Gilson , accompanied by 00:43.792 --> 00:47.430 her husband Frankie and son Omany . As 00:47.430 --> 00:49.270 a reminder , today's ceremony is 00:49.270 --> 00:51.048 considered an indoor ceremony . 00:51.048 --> 00:53.159 Therefore , hats are not required for 00:53.159 --> 00:55.159 military members in uniform . It is 00:55.159 --> 00:57.214 tradition and protocol that everyone 00:57.214 --> 00:59.103 stand at certain times during the 00:59.103 --> 01:01.214 ceremony . You will be asked to stand 01:01.214 --> 01:03.492 for the entrance of the official party , 01:03.492 --> 01:05.603 the playing of ruffles and flourishes 01:05.603 --> 01:07.326 in the national anthem for the 01:07.326 --> 01:09.381 invocation and at other times during 01:09.381 --> 01:11.437 the formal portion of the ceremony . 01:11.437 --> 01:13.492 You'll be given cues to stand and be 01:13.492 --> 01:15.659 seated at the appropriate times . As a 01:15.659 --> 01:17.714 reminder , military members stand at 01:17.714 --> 01:17.419 attention during the playing of the 01:17.419 --> 01:19.610 national anthem while our civilian 01:19.610 --> 01:21.832 guests are invited to place their right 01:21.832 --> 01:23.888 hand over their hearts . Thank you . 01:26.639 --> 01:28.861 Ladies and gentlemen , please stand for 01:28.861 --> 01:31.083 the arrival of the official party and a 01:31.083 --> 01:33.250 presentation of the colors by Hill Air 01:33.250 --> 01:35.139 Force Base Honor Guard and remain 01:35.139 --> 01:35.080 standing for the playing of the ruffles 01:35.080 --> 01:37.080 and flourishes , the singing of our 01:37.080 --> 01:38.969 national anthem by Ms . Elizabeth 01:38.969 --> 01:40.802 Crawford , and the invocation by 01:40.802 --> 01:44.260 Chaplain David McGuire . Dacha . 02:14.320 --> 02:15.487 Present the colors . 02:37.610 --> 02:40.860 Freeze that . Oh 02:46.169 --> 02:47.169 Go . 02:59.759 --> 03:00.759 Yeah . 03:08.259 --> 03:09.050 What 03:20.309 --> 03:23.440 Stars and bright stars . 03:30.210 --> 03:31.210 to 03:57.589 --> 03:58.589 s 04:30.859 --> 04:32.820 C , C . P . 04:37.829 --> 04:41.290 Or Arms . 04:43.500 --> 04:45.660 Parade P 04:55.290 --> 04:57.649 As you are able , I invite you to join 04:57.649 --> 05:01.190 with me in prayer . Almighty God , 05:01.890 --> 05:04.529 Lord of all nations and source of every 05:04.529 --> 05:06.890 good gift , we gather today with 05:06.890 --> 05:09.250 grateful hearts as we mark this 05:09.250 --> 05:11.790 important transition in the leadership 05:12.049 --> 05:15.309 of the seventy-fifth Air Base Wing . We 05:15.309 --> 05:17.198 first give you thanks for Colonel 05:17.198 --> 05:19.559 Daniel Cornelius and his wife Joy , 05:19.950 --> 05:22.410 whose partnership has been a remarkable 05:22.410 --> 05:25.070 blessing to this wing and to Hill Air 05:25.070 --> 05:27.549 Force Base . Together they have 05:27.549 --> 05:29.549 strengthened the bonds between this 05:29.549 --> 05:32.190 installation and the many organizations 05:32.190 --> 05:34.540 that faithfully support our airmen , 05:34.829 --> 05:37.750 guardian , civilian teammates , and 05:37.750 --> 05:40.589 their families . We are grateful for 05:40.589 --> 05:42.630 their servant leadership , their 05:42.630 --> 05:45.369 generosity . And the friendships that 05:45.369 --> 05:48.279 they leave behind . As they begin their 05:48.279 --> 05:51.470 new assignment at the Pentagon , grant 05:51.470 --> 05:54.190 them your protection , wisdom , and 05:54.190 --> 05:57.470 abiding joy . May they travel in 05:57.470 --> 06:00.329 safety , serve with renewed purpose , 06:00.670 --> 06:02.726 and find happiness wherever you lead 06:02.726 --> 06:06.519 them . Today we also extend a heartfelt 06:06.519 --> 06:09.640 welcome to Colonel Eric Quidley and to 06:09.640 --> 06:12.510 his family as he assumes command of the 06:12.510 --> 06:15.760 seventy-fifth Air Base Wing . Bless him 06:15.760 --> 06:18.420 with wisdom to discern what is right , 06:18.829 --> 06:21.350 courage to lead with integrity , 06:21.600 --> 06:24.399 humility to listen , and strength to 06:24.399 --> 06:26.950 carry the responsibilities entrusted to 06:26.950 --> 06:30.000 his care . May his leadership inspire 06:30.000 --> 06:33.040 excellence , foster unity , and 06:33.040 --> 06:34.929 strengthen the many missions that 06:34.929 --> 06:37.679 sustain our nation's defense . We 06:37.679 --> 06:40.500 warmly welcome his wife and children , 06:41.059 --> 06:44.390 Colonel Kelly Quidley , Emma , Ella , 06:44.799 --> 06:47.239 Abba , and Arlen , as well as Kent and 06:47.239 --> 06:49.600 Gloria Buckles . May they quickly 06:49.600 --> 06:51.600 discover that Hill Airborne Base is 06:51.600 --> 06:53.910 more than a duty station . It is a 06:53.910 --> 06:55.966 community ready to welcome them with 06:55.966 --> 06:58.500 open hearts in the days ahead . May 06:58.500 --> 07:00.611 they find moments of rest , renewal , 07:00.700 --> 07:02.589 and wonder amid the beauty of the 07:02.589 --> 07:04.750 Wasatch Mountains that surround this 07:04.750 --> 07:07.350 installation . May those mountains 07:07.350 --> 07:09.517 remind them of your steadfast presence 07:09.630 --> 07:12.700 and enduring faithfulness . Bless every 07:12.700 --> 07:14.756 member of the seventy-fifth Air Base 07:14.756 --> 07:16.970 Wing and our many mission partners . 07:17.299 --> 07:19.355 Unite us in our shared commitment to 07:19.355 --> 07:22.089 integrity first , service before self , 07:22.309 --> 07:24.440 and excellence in all we do . 07:24.940 --> 07:28.500 Strengthen those who deploy . Comfort 07:28.500 --> 07:31.380 their families , protect those who 07:31.380 --> 07:34.459 stand watch , and guide all who labor 07:34.459 --> 07:37.299 here in service to our nation . May 07:37.299 --> 07:39.459 your peace rest upon this command . 07:39.790 --> 07:41.790 Your wisdom guide its leaders , and 07:41.790 --> 07:43.910 your favor accompany every mission 07:43.910 --> 07:46.589 undertaken from this place . In your 07:46.589 --> 07:49.579 holy and sacred name , I pray . Amen . 08:03.510 --> 08:04.566 Please be seated . 08:09.239 --> 08:11.350 Thank you , Hill Air Force Base Honor 08:11.350 --> 08:13.295 Guard , Ms . Crawford and Chaplain 08:13.295 --> 08:14.295 McGuire . 08:17.190 --> 08:19.190 We have many special guests with us 08:19.190 --> 08:21.190 today , and at this time , we would 08:21.190 --> 08:23.190 like to welcome Colonel Cornelius's 08:23.190 --> 08:25.134 wife , Joy , his children , Jack , 08:25.134 --> 08:28.130 Joseph , Matthew , Lauren , and James , 08:28.470 --> 08:30.769 and his father-in-law , Jack Kreiser . 08:39.609 --> 08:41.776 Colonel Quigley's wife , Colonel Kelly 08:41.776 --> 08:43.900 Quigley , and his children , Emma , 08:44.099 --> 08:46.739 Ella , Ava , and Arlen , and his 08:46.739 --> 08:48.739 in-laws , Kent and Gloria Buckles . 08:55.770 --> 08:57.659 We would also like to welcome the 08:57.659 --> 08:59.881 following distinguished guests . Please 08:59.881 --> 09:02.048 hold your applause until the end . The 09:02.048 --> 09:03.992 Honorable Mark Shepherd , mayor of 09:03.992 --> 09:06.409 Clearfield City . The Honorable Joe 09:06.409 --> 09:09.400 Peetro , mayor of Leighton City , the 09:09.400 --> 09:11.489 Honorable Kate Bradshaw , mayor of 09:11.489 --> 09:14.530 Bountiful City , the Honorable Brian 09:14.530 --> 09:16.599 Vincent , mayor of West Point City . 09:17.190 --> 09:19.349 The Honorable John Pullman , mayor of 09:19.349 --> 09:22.030 Frew Heights City . The Honorable Bob 09:22.030 --> 09:24.630 Stevenson , Commissioner , Davis County . 09:25.349 --> 09:27.469 The Honorable Lorraine Kamala , 09:28.349 --> 09:31.099 commissioner Davis County , the 09:31.099 --> 09:33.710 Honorable James Harvey , commissioner , 09:33.869 --> 09:36.460 Weaver County . Chief Master Sergeant 09:36.460 --> 09:38.571 Carlos Labrador , Command Chief , Air 09:38.571 --> 09:40.799 Force Sustainment Center . Major 09:40.799 --> 09:42.950 General Kevin Sullivan , US Air Force 09:42.950 --> 09:45.979 retired , and his wife June . Major 09:45.979 --> 09:48.719 General Pat Condit . US Air Force 09:48.719 --> 09:52.609 retired and his wife Judy . Mr . Barry 09:52.609 --> 09:55.460 McLaren , veteran military caseworker 09:55.460 --> 09:57.571 and outreach aide for US Senator John 09:57.571 --> 10:00.409 Curtis . Ms . Lisa Ross Kelly , 10:01.229 --> 10:03.451 district director for Congressman Blake 10:03.451 --> 10:05.396 Moore , Utah's first congressional 10:05.396 --> 10:07.469 district . Mr . Brandt Monk . 10:08.320 --> 10:11.159 Constituent services manager . And 10:11.159 --> 10:12.992 Greengold congressional aide for 10:12.992 --> 10:14.739 Congressman Burgess Owens . 10:17.309 --> 10:19.909 Mr . Gary Harder , commissioner , Utah 10:19.909 --> 10:21.909 Department of Veterans and Military 10:21.909 --> 10:23.909 Affairs . Brigadier General William 10:23.909 --> 10:25.710 Rogers , Air Force portfolio 10:25.710 --> 10:27.321 acquisition executive Branch 10:27.321 --> 10:29.432 Continental Ballistic Missile Systems 10:29.432 --> 10:31.321 Directorate , and his wife Tara . 10:31.969 --> 10:33.858 Brigadier General Amanda Oakson , 10:34.489 --> 10:36.679 Sentinel Systems program manager and 10:36.679 --> 10:38.450 senior material leader , Upper 10:38.450 --> 10:40.394 Intercontinental ballistic missile 10:40.394 --> 10:42.617 Systems Directorate , and her husband , 10:42.617 --> 10:45.659 Colonel Kendall Okison . Mrs . Megan 10:45.799 --> 10:48.080 Sebr , wife of Brigadier General 10:48.080 --> 10:50.479 Hallabbrant , commander of Ogden Air 10:50.479 --> 10:53.669 Logistic complex . Brigadier General 10:53.669 --> 10:56.369 Chris Hill , US Air Force retired . 10:57.549 --> 11:00.099 Ms . Katie Parks , Deputy Air Force 11:00.099 --> 11:02.010 portfolio acquisition executive , 11:02.030 --> 11:03.974 Intercontinental ballistic missile 11:03.974 --> 11:05.989 Systems Directorate . And Mr . Hage 11:05.989 --> 11:08.156 Flint , Air Force Civic Leader Program 11:08.156 --> 11:09.156 member . 11:19.049 --> 11:21.160 We'd like to extend a warm welcome to 11:21.160 --> 11:23.216 all other general officers , elected 11:23.216 --> 11:25.250 officials , our AFMC and AFSC Civic 11:25.250 --> 11:27.472 Leader program members , as well as all 11:27.472 --> 11:29.639 other leadership , community leaders , 11:29.639 --> 11:31.528 and members of Team Hill . We are 11:31.528 --> 11:33.528 honored to have you with us today . 11:43.010 --> 11:44.954 At this time , it's my pleasure to 11:44.954 --> 11:47.121 introduce today's presiding official , 11:47.121 --> 11:49.454 Lieutenant General Jennifer Hammerstead , 11:49.454 --> 11:51.399 commander of Air Force Sustainance 11:51.399 --> 11:50.679 Center . 11:58.250 --> 12:01.359 What a crowd out here today . Lot of , 12:01.450 --> 12:03.783 a lot of friendly faces in the audience . 12:03.840 --> 12:06.007 Colonel Hess , if you could please put 12:06.007 --> 12:08.007 the formation at ease . Thank you . 12:08.900 --> 12:12.260 Sing . I . Eddie . 12:14.440 --> 12:16.662 All right , so good morning . Thank you 12:16.662 --> 12:18.773 to everyone for being here today . It 12:18.773 --> 12:20.829 is so awesome to be back here in the 12:20.829 --> 12:23.051 great state of Utah , not just once but 12:23.051 --> 12:25.162 twice in the last two weeks . I'm not 12:25.162 --> 12:27.273 keeping track , but I think I've been 12:27.273 --> 12:29.799 back at Hill , um , more than I've been 12:29.799 --> 12:32.159 at Tinker , uh , since I took command . 12:32.280 --> 12:35.890 So just saying , um , yeah , so . 12:40.140 --> 12:42.362 Brian Garrett sent me a note last night 12:42.362 --> 12:44.584 and said , when are you coming back ? I 12:44.584 --> 12:46.751 said , probably not for a while . Um , 12:46.751 --> 12:48.973 been here too much , uh , but no , it's 12:48.973 --> 12:51.196 great to be back here , um , especially 12:51.196 --> 12:53.307 awesome to be back in this museum . I 12:53.307 --> 12:55.473 just absolutely , uh , love this place 12:55.473 --> 12:57.696 and , uh , it's always such a great , a 12:57.696 --> 12:59.900 great backdrop . Um , it's my honor to 12:59.900 --> 13:01.733 preside over this very important 13:01.733 --> 13:04.179 ceremony . Uh , this occasion is 13:04.179 --> 13:06.059 centuries old tradition that has 13:06.059 --> 13:08.460 remained virtually unchanged throughout 13:08.460 --> 13:10.500 the history of warfare . Your 13:10.500 --> 13:13.059 attendance here to watch a simple but 13:13.059 --> 13:15.170 symbolic transfer of military command 13:15.170 --> 13:17.039 is an important component of our 13:17.039 --> 13:19.450 military good order and discipline . Um , 13:19.539 --> 13:21.969 it , it , it , it shows our troops the 13:21.969 --> 13:23.802 transition of command , and it's 13:23.802 --> 13:26.719 absolutely , uh , vital , uh , to , to 13:26.719 --> 13:28.830 the men and women you see in the back 13:28.830 --> 13:30.775 of this museum to see the ceremony 13:30.775 --> 13:32.886 today . Um , your presence honors all 13:32.886 --> 13:34.941 of us , and it just , uh , reaffirms 13:34.941 --> 13:37.052 the special mission that we have here 13:37.052 --> 13:39.419 at Hill Air Force Base . So before we 13:39.419 --> 13:41.586 get started , I do wanna give a couple 13:41.586 --> 13:43.697 of shoutouts . Great job to our honor 13:43.697 --> 13:45.863 guard . That was um exceptional . They 13:45.863 --> 13:48.030 always add a very special touch to our 13:48.030 --> 13:50.030 ceremony . Ms . Cropper , how about 13:50.030 --> 13:49.700 that , uh , national anthem ? Can you 13:49.700 --> 13:51.422 give her a round of applause ? 13:56.820 --> 13:59.400 Yeah , that was , um , exceptional . Um , 13:59.940 --> 14:01.940 Father McGuire , thank you for that 14:01.940 --> 14:04.162 prayer . Uh , that was , um , very well 14:04.162 --> 14:06.384 done . And then finally to the protocol 14:06.384 --> 14:08.551 team and again , um , Aaron Clark over 14:08.551 --> 14:10.662 here . I see Erin , I can always find 14:10.662 --> 14:12.829 you , uh , for , for all the work that 14:12.829 --> 14:14.607 goes into putting this ceremony 14:14.607 --> 14:16.551 together today . I really , really 14:16.551 --> 14:16.479 thank you all for making this happen . 14:17.450 --> 14:19.617 I would like to welcome , um , give my 14:19.617 --> 14:21.172 personal welcome to all the 14:21.172 --> 14:23.339 distinguished guests in the audience . 14:23.339 --> 14:25.394 Um , there's so many members of this 14:25.394 --> 14:27.617 amazing community out here . Y'all make 14:27.617 --> 14:29.672 me , uh , smile . Uh , I'm not gonna 14:29.672 --> 14:31.894 name you all again , but just thank you 14:31.894 --> 14:31.330 for being here and showing up as you 14:31.330 --> 14:34.369 always do . Um , this , this place in 14:34.369 --> 14:36.591 this community has a very special place 14:36.591 --> 14:38.647 in my heart and , and Milt's heart , 14:38.647 --> 14:40.869 and , um , y'all showed up today as you 14:40.869 --> 14:43.130 always do in true Team Hill style . To 14:43.130 --> 14:44.574 our elected officials and 14:44.574 --> 14:46.574 representatives , thank you all for 14:46.574 --> 14:48.408 being here . Uh , university and 14:48.408 --> 14:50.241 college presidents , active duty 14:50.241 --> 14:52.463 retired GOs , that could go on and on , 14:52.463 --> 14:54.463 commanders , I see a lot of our ALC 14:54.463 --> 14:56.574 family in the audience , uh , mission 14:56.574 --> 14:58.686 partners , thank you for supporting , 14:58.686 --> 15:00.908 uh , the ceremony today . And then my , 15:00.908 --> 15:02.852 my special welcome to the , to the 15:02.852 --> 15:04.797 family , um , you know , the whole 15:04.797 --> 15:06.963 Cornelius , uh , family here and the , 15:06.963 --> 15:08.741 and the Quidley's both have big 15:08.741 --> 15:11.019 families , which is awesome . Uh , Joy , 15:11.019 --> 15:13.241 thank you for your service . She's been 15:13.241 --> 15:15.352 crying a little bit this morning , so 15:15.352 --> 15:15.239 we're not gonna do that in the ceremony . 15:15.619 --> 15:18.140 Um , it was amazing to be here , uh , 15:18.210 --> 15:20.432 when I moved the flag for your farewell 15:20.432 --> 15:22.979 and to see this team honor your service 15:22.979 --> 15:25.146 to this space and this installation in 15:25.146 --> 15:27.368 the community , so thank you for that . 15:27.368 --> 15:30.460 Um , the kids , Jack , Joseph , Matthew , 15:30.609 --> 15:33.619 Lauren , James took me , um , 15:34.559 --> 15:36.919 A few years to get that right , but I 15:36.919 --> 15:38.975 think I've got it down . We're gonna 15:38.975 --> 15:41.086 pause here for a second , see if we . 15:41.450 --> 15:43.450 Need anything ? Tyler , are we OK ? 15:47.669 --> 15:49.780 Right , we also have Jack here in the 15:49.780 --> 15:52.113 front row . Uh , video taping right now . 15:52.113 --> 15:54.169 It's great to see you , sir . Thanks 15:54.169 --> 15:57.059 for being here with us , um . You just , 15:57.140 --> 15:59.362 uh , wouldn't be the same without you . 15:59.362 --> 16:01.362 So thanks for being here . Um , and 16:01.362 --> 16:03.584 then the Quidley family , it's great to 16:03.584 --> 16:05.584 get to know you this morning . Uh , 16:05.584 --> 16:05.020 Kelly , it's wonderful to see you . 16:05.150 --> 16:07.039 Kelly is a uniform wearing airman 16:07.039 --> 16:09.419 herself , uh , serves in our Air Force 16:09.419 --> 16:11.859 reserves , uh , full time , and , uh , 16:11.979 --> 16:14.090 so thank you for your commitment to 16:14.090 --> 16:16.729 Eric so that he can be here today . We 16:16.729 --> 16:18.896 all know how difficult it is to have a 16:18.896 --> 16:20.951 dual military existence , especially 16:20.951 --> 16:23.280 with 4 raising a family of 4 children . 16:23.650 --> 16:26.489 So thank you for that . Emma , Ella , 16:26.859 --> 16:29.809 Ava , and Arlen , thank you all for , 16:29.940 --> 16:32.051 for being here and supporting both of 16:32.051 --> 16:34.329 your parents as they serve our country . 16:34.329 --> 16:36.384 Uh , y'all are very special . I look 16:36.384 --> 16:38.440 forward to getting to know you all . 16:38.440 --> 16:40.551 And then again , it's , it's great to 16:40.551 --> 16:40.299 have , um , Kelly's parents here , Kent 16:40.299 --> 16:42.466 and Gloria here from Pennsylvania . So 16:42.466 --> 16:44.688 pleasure to meet you both . Um , to all 16:44.688 --> 16:46.688 the other family , uh , and friends 16:46.688 --> 16:48.410 that are online today , either 16:48.410 --> 16:50.521 virtually , um , or in the audience , 16:50.521 --> 16:53.270 thank you . So today we get to witness , 16:53.549 --> 16:56.109 uh the , the change of command for this 16:56.109 --> 16:58.220 installation in the seventy-fifth Air 16:58.220 --> 17:00.165 Base Wing and really celebrate the 17:00.165 --> 17:02.498 airmen who make the mission happen here . 17:02.498 --> 17:04.109 As you look around this vast 17:04.109 --> 17:06.165 installation , you see visible proof 17:06.165 --> 17:08.349 that Hill Air Force Base continues to 17:08.349 --> 17:10.550 be the gold standard for our United 17:10.550 --> 17:12.869 States Air Force and our nation . This 17:12.869 --> 17:14.949 installation is a true national 17:14.949 --> 17:17.818 treasure . For almost 90 years , Hill 17:17.818 --> 17:20.088 Air Force Base has unfairly delivered 17:20.088 --> 17:22.144 combat power , reach , and vigilance 17:22.144 --> 17:23.866 for America through unwavering 17:23.866 --> 17:26.199 patriotism of the people who serve here . 17:26.338 --> 17:28.779 Over those 9 decades , the mission . 17:29.229 --> 17:31.562 And of of Hill Air Force Base has grown . 17:31.869 --> 17:34.091 Today Hill stands as the second largest 17:34.091 --> 17:36.290 installation by population and size . 17:36.819 --> 17:39.150 It supports our nation's only fighter 17:39.150 --> 17:41.094 and nuclear depot , the Ogden Aero 17:41.094 --> 17:44.270 Logistics Complex . It operates a 1.1 17:44.270 --> 17:46.420 million acre Utah test and training 17:46.420 --> 17:49.709 range , a 1000 acre Little Mountain 17:49.709 --> 17:52.910 test facility . It supports two premier 17:52.910 --> 17:56.380 F-35 fighter wings . It is the home of 17:56.380 --> 17:59.069 the nuclear enterprise and the ICBM 17:59.069 --> 18:01.790 directorate , and I could go on and on 18:01.790 --> 18:04.709 and on . There is a lot going on at 18:04.709 --> 18:07.699 Hill Air Force Base . Hill also 18:07.699 --> 18:09.866 continues to provide unmatched support 18:09.866 --> 18:12.088 in real world operations , serving as a 18:12.088 --> 18:13.977 premier power projection platform 18:15.270 --> 18:17.699 supporting deployment of hundreds of 18:17.699 --> 18:19.449 airmen annually and not to be 18:19.449 --> 18:21.616 understated , executing the Department 18:21.616 --> 18:24.660 of War's only stamp standard 18:24.660 --> 18:26.827 ammunitions packages mission right out 18:26.827 --> 18:29.459 of the air base wing . Hill Air Force 18:29.459 --> 18:31.939 Base is flourishing and thriving , and 18:31.939 --> 18:34.161 the seventy-fifth Air Base Wing is what 18:34.161 --> 18:36.229 makes it all happen . If you are a 18:36.229 --> 18:38.285 member of the seventy-fifth Air Base 18:38.285 --> 18:40.589 Wing , you should be so very proud of 18:40.589 --> 18:42.645 what you do every day to support the 18:42.645 --> 18:44.645 missions on this installation . Our 18:44.645 --> 18:46.533 nation's security depends on what 18:46.533 --> 18:48.910 happens here each and every day right 18:48.910 --> 18:52.680 here in Utah . So while today's 18:52.680 --> 18:55.900 ceremony is really about the thousands 18:55.900 --> 18:58.579 of airmen these officers are entrusted 18:58.579 --> 19:00.523 to lead , I do want to spend a few 19:00.523 --> 19:02.579 minutes talking about the two airmen 19:02.579 --> 19:04.746 you see on the stage today . First , I 19:04.746 --> 19:07.349 would be remiss if I didn't share just 19:07.349 --> 19:09.293 a little bit quickly about what it 19:09.293 --> 19:11.460 means to be an air base wing commander 19:11.460 --> 19:13.793 because it's really no easy , uh , feat . 19:14.420 --> 19:16.790 Um , while you are the installation 19:16.790 --> 19:19.020 commander , you really can't make any 19:19.020 --> 19:21.229 decision by yourself . Uh , there are 19:21.229 --> 19:23.285 numerous mission partners as we , as 19:23.285 --> 19:25.451 we've talked about , who likely need a 19:25.451 --> 19:27.173 different type of support at a 19:27.173 --> 19:29.118 different time . So there's always 19:29.118 --> 19:31.007 somebody that needs something and 19:31.007 --> 19:30.869 there's always somebody to coordinate 19:30.869 --> 19:33.699 with . And if I didn't mention most of 19:33.699 --> 19:35.890 the time , uh , you never make all of 19:35.890 --> 19:38.112 your mission partners happy at the same 19:38.112 --> 19:40.168 time . Someone's always mad at you . 19:40.989 --> 19:43.790 You own everything on the base , so 19:43.790 --> 19:46.709 that's the gates , parking . 19:47.449 --> 19:51.130 Traffic , food , childcare , the 19:51.130 --> 19:53.609 gym , calm , you name it , everything 19:53.609 --> 19:55.720 on the base belongs to their basement 19:55.720 --> 19:57.665 commander , which means that every 19:57.665 --> 19:59.609 conversation that people have with 19:59.609 --> 20:01.720 their base wing commander often turns 20:01.720 --> 20:03.942 to some type of discussion or complaint 20:04.170 --> 20:06.337 about one of those things , right ? It 20:06.337 --> 20:08.114 just happens . So finally , the 20:08.114 --> 20:10.337 installation commander carries a lot of 20:10.337 --> 20:12.392 authority and responsibility , which 20:12.392 --> 20:14.226 means when there are policies to 20:14.226 --> 20:16.448 implement or decisions to make that are 20:16.448 --> 20:18.614 often difficult or not quite black and 20:18.614 --> 20:18.290 white , there's a little line in the 20:18.290 --> 20:20.660 bottom of our AFIs that say we're at 20:20.660 --> 20:22.604 the discretion of the installation 20:22.604 --> 20:24.604 commander , which is great , but it 20:24.604 --> 20:26.660 also sometimes leaves you scratching 20:26.660 --> 20:28.882 your head . In fact , I think Dan might 20:28.882 --> 20:27.939 have called me and said , am I really , 20:28.020 --> 20:30.187 do I really have this authority at the 20:30.187 --> 20:31.909 discretion of the installation 20:31.909 --> 20:34.131 commander ? So , um , I joke , but this 20:34.131 --> 20:36.242 is a very tough job . Um , with a lot 20:36.242 --> 20:38.576 of responsibility , it's an amazing job , 20:38.576 --> 20:40.742 but a lot of responsibility , which is 20:40.742 --> 20:42.853 why we only put our very best leaders 20:42.853 --> 20:44.742 in our base wing . So Colonel Dan 20:44.742 --> 20:46.798 Cornelius's leadership over the last 20:46.798 --> 20:49.020 two years as installation commander has 20:49.020 --> 20:51.242 been exceptional . You'll hear a lot of 20:51.242 --> 20:53.576 this when we present Dan his decoration . 20:53.576 --> 20:55.798 But I just wanna hit a few highlights . 20:55.798 --> 20:57.790 We talked about Stamp during Dan's 20:57.790 --> 21:00.189 tenure , the , the operations out of 21:00.189 --> 21:02.356 the Standard A munitions packages have 21:02.356 --> 21:04.189 been unprecedented in support of 21:04.189 --> 21:07.310 Operation Epic Fury . Dan also oversaw 21:07.310 --> 21:09.199 the creation of the Hill Enhanced 21:09.199 --> 21:12.430 reintegration and orientation Team , a 21:12.430 --> 21:15.550 literal superhero effort to help with 21:15.550 --> 21:17.772 the reintegration of our airmen as they 21:17.772 --> 21:20.579 redeploy home from the AOR . He 21:20.579 --> 21:23.010 activated his force support squadron 21:24.219 --> 21:26.108 and private orgs to find creative 21:26.108 --> 21:28.359 solutions , uh , last year touring 21:28.359 --> 21:30.526 during our lapse in government to help 21:30.526 --> 21:32.839 distribute thousands of pounds of food 21:32.839 --> 21:35.060 and supplies and over $10,000 worth of 21:35.060 --> 21:37.060 gift cards to the men and women who 21:37.060 --> 21:39.282 serve here at Hill . And then finally , 21:39.359 --> 21:41.560 Dan led the creation of our , of the 21:41.560 --> 21:44.140 Ready Airmen Training Program , a first 21:44.359 --> 21:47.349 in our command , uh , to a program that 21:47.349 --> 21:49.571 was aimed to ensure our airmen have the 21:49.571 --> 21:51.571 combat skills they need to be ready 21:51.571 --> 21:53.670 when they deploy . Dan's passion for 21:53.670 --> 21:55.670 readiness and driving innovation is 21:55.670 --> 21:58.189 clearly , uh , shown , and Dan , uh , I 21:58.189 --> 22:00.510 just can't say enough . Um , we don't 22:00.510 --> 22:02.677 keep score , but if we were , um , you 22:02.677 --> 22:04.788 would definitely be on a winning team 22:04.788 --> 22:07.290 here . Finally , the team of Dan and 22:07.290 --> 22:09.339 Joy , as we've discussed , um , has 22:09.339 --> 22:12.209 shined both , um , on the installation 22:12.209 --> 22:15.040 and off the installation and connecting 22:15.040 --> 22:17.207 both of those communities , uh , which 22:17.207 --> 22:19.609 is why , uh , Dan and Joy , uh , have 22:19.609 --> 22:22.239 been selected to , uh , represent 22:22.239 --> 22:24.350 sustainment . Center for the O'Malley 22:24.350 --> 22:26.885 Award which recognizes the outstanding 22:27.084 --> 22:30.604 uh Wing Command couple of the year to 22:30.604 --> 22:33.045 our United States Air Force . So I have 22:33.045 --> 22:35.474 no doubt , um , number 1 , you guys are 22:35.474 --> 22:37.530 deserving , and number 2 that you're 22:37.530 --> 22:39.696 gonna be extremely competitive because 22:39.696 --> 22:41.918 I can't imagine a command couple that's 22:41.918 --> 22:43.863 done more than the two of you . So 22:43.863 --> 22:45.979 thank you . So Dan , congratulations 22:46.079 --> 22:49.839 and well done . Thanks . 22:57.329 --> 22:59.329 OK , so Dan's gonna leave some hard 22:59.329 --> 23:01.551 shoes to fill , but , um , you know how 23:01.551 --> 23:03.773 this rolls , right ? When one Air Force 23:03.773 --> 23:05.829 leader leaves , um , the great thing 23:05.829 --> 23:08.162 about our United States Air Forces , um , 23:08.162 --> 23:10.969 there's another great leader queuing to 23:10.969 --> 23:13.136 step in , and we're so blessed today , 23:13.400 --> 23:15.890 uh , to have Colonel Eric Quidley and 23:15.890 --> 23:18.001 the Quidley family joining the team . 23:18.449 --> 23:20.505 Eric , uh , just stepped away from a 23:20.505 --> 23:22.727 command . He was serving as the mission 23:22.727 --> 23:24.949 support group commander at Holloman Air 23:24.949 --> 23:26.893 Force Base , which mission support 23:26.893 --> 23:26.729 group command , it's like a mini 23:26.729 --> 23:29.859 airbase wing . Um , a big job , uh , 23:30.020 --> 23:32.020 there , he demonstrated , uh , that 23:32.020 --> 23:34.242 he's more than ready to be here today . 23:34.242 --> 23:36.464 Throughout more than two decades , Eric 23:36.464 --> 23:38.131 has built a career defined by 23:38.131 --> 23:40.187 operational expertise , leadership , 23:40.187 --> 23:42.298 and a commitment to mission success . 23:42.298 --> 23:44.242 He's also no stranger to Air Force 23:44.242 --> 23:46.242 Sustainment Center . He served as a 23:46.242 --> 23:48.298 logistics career broadener at Warner 23:48.298 --> 23:50.409 Robins ALC , executive officer to the 23:50.409 --> 23:52.464 commander at the ALC , and then most 23:52.464 --> 23:54.780 recently commanded the 76 Commodities 23:54.780 --> 23:57.280 Maintenance Group at Oklahoma City ALC . 23:58.140 --> 24:00.459 Eric is an experienced commander with 24:00.459 --> 24:02.699 proven record of leading organizations 24:02.699 --> 24:05.339 in both logistics and operational 24:05.339 --> 24:07.739 environments . These experiences have 24:07.739 --> 24:09.628 given him a deep understanding of 24:09.628 --> 24:11.683 sustainment , installation support , 24:12.020 --> 24:14.060 and the critical role they play in 24:14.060 --> 24:16.810 generating combat capability . To top 24:16.810 --> 24:18.977 it off , as mentioned , he has a great 24:18.977 --> 24:21.032 wingman in Kelly and the rest of the 24:21.032 --> 24:23.400 team , and he is well prepared to take 24:23.400 --> 24:27.329 this flag today . So , Eric , as you 24:27.329 --> 24:28.940 lead your team to operate an 24:28.940 --> 24:31.550 installation supporting over 25,000 24:31.869 --> 24:34.329 airmen and thousands of family members , 24:34.410 --> 24:36.849 retirees , please know that you have 24:36.849 --> 24:38.960 the support of your fellow commanders 24:39.010 --> 24:41.177 and the amazing community outside this 24:41.177 --> 24:44.109 gate . It is no secret that the support 24:44.109 --> 24:46.849 of the community is directly correlated 24:46.849 --> 24:49.127 to the strength of Hill Air Force Base . 24:49.250 --> 24:51.528 And here in Utah , the local community , 24:51.528 --> 24:53.417 the civic leaders , legislators , 24:53.417 --> 24:55.639 businesses is the best that we have . I 24:55.639 --> 24:57.972 promise you that even on your worst day , 24:57.972 --> 25:00.689 you will never be alone here . Uh , you 25:00.689 --> 25:02.856 have the very best surrounding you and 25:02.856 --> 25:05.022 supporting you , and for that , I'm so 25:05.022 --> 25:07.869 incredibly grateful . So let me wrap up 25:07.869 --> 25:10.091 by saying again , Dan , thanks . You've 25:10.091 --> 25:13.810 led boldly . And brilliantly , thank 25:13.810 --> 25:16.130 you to you and Joy for your selfless 25:16.130 --> 25:17.852 service and your commitment to 25:17.852 --> 25:21.849 excellence . Eric , all of Team Hill 25:21.849 --> 25:23.682 and Air Force Sustainment Center 25:23.682 --> 25:25.905 celebrates with you as you take command 25:25.905 --> 25:28.109 today . Please know that you and your 25:28.109 --> 25:30.969 team have my full support . I'll always 25:30.969 --> 25:33.890 be here for you . Congratulations and 25:33.890 --> 25:36.849 lead well . We need you , and I know 25:36.849 --> 25:39.859 you're ready . One last thing I have to 25:39.859 --> 25:42.081 say to you , which I think I've said to 25:42.081 --> 25:44.130 several commanders that have gone 25:44.130 --> 25:46.969 before you . Don't mess up my wing . 25:51.040 --> 25:52.873 All right , thank you ladies and 25:52.873 --> 25:55.550 gentlemen for being here today and uh 25:55.550 --> 25:57.661 again to this world class community , 25:57.661 --> 25:59.661 uh , for your continued partnership 25:59.661 --> 26:01.883 support just be grateful for you guys . 26:02.189 --> 26:04.411 May God bless you all and may God bless 26:04.411 --> 26:06.633 the United States of America . Let's do 26:06.633 --> 26:06.089 it . 26:24.930 --> 26:26.819 Thank you , General Hammerstead . 26:28.709 --> 26:30.931 Ladies and gentlemen , please stand for 26:30.931 --> 26:33.153 the presentation of the Legion of Merit 26:33.153 --> 26:35.098 to Colonel Daniel L . Cornelius by 26:35.098 --> 26:37.431 Lieutenant General Jennifer Hammerstead . 26:43.239 --> 26:45.239 Attention to orders , citation to 26:45.239 --> 26:47.295 accompany the award of the Legion of 26:47.295 --> 26:49.680 Merit . Second Oakley luster to Colonel 26:49.680 --> 26:52.430 Daniel L . Cornelius . Colonel Daniel L . 26:52.439 --> 26:54.383 Cornelius distinguished himself by 26:54.383 --> 26:57.050 merit . By exceptionally meritorious 26:57.050 --> 26:58.772 conduct and the performance of 26:58.772 --> 27:00.661 outstanding service to the United 27:00.661 --> 27:02.661 States as commander , 75th Air Base 27:02.661 --> 27:04.772 Wing , Air Force Sustainment Center , 27:04.772 --> 27:07.180 Hill Air Force Base , Utah , from 16 27:07.180 --> 27:10.829 July 2024 to 13 July 2026 . 27:11.369 --> 27:13.530 During this period , the exemplary 27:13.530 --> 27:15.689 ability , diligence , and devotion to 27:15.689 --> 27:17.729 duty of Colonel Cornelius were 27:17.729 --> 27:19.729 instrumental in the execution of 27:19.729 --> 27:21.396 mission requirements of major 27:21.396 --> 27:23.396 importance to the United States Air 27:23.396 --> 27:27.319 Force . He commanded 2,537 personnel , 27:27.560 --> 27:30.239 cultivating key community alliances 27:30.439 --> 27:33.040 that secured base support for 27,000 27:33.040 --> 27:35.510 personnel across 56 mission partners 27:35.839 --> 27:37.910 and safeguarded $9 billion in vital 27:37.910 --> 27:40.900 infrastructure . In addition , Colonel 27:40.900 --> 27:43.099 Cornelius crafted a command lauded 27:43.099 --> 27:44.877 ready airmen training program , 27:44.877 --> 27:46.988 increasing airmen survivability while 27:46.988 --> 27:49.043 implementing counter unmanned aerial 27:49.043 --> 27:51.043 system operations to secure crucial 27:51.043 --> 27:54.380 installation defense . Furthermore , he 27:54.380 --> 27:57.459 drove the the power projection of 3 27:57.459 --> 27:59.500 immediate response F-35 squadron 27:59.500 --> 28:01.739 deployments and oversaw 102 airlift 28:01.739 --> 28:03.819 missions , delivering 3.6 million 28:03.819 --> 28:07.430 munitions worldwide , directly enabling 28:07.430 --> 28:11.189 Operation Epic Fury . Finally , he 28:11.189 --> 28:13.356 directed Operation Windlord's historic 28:13.356 --> 28:15.300 first micronuclear reactor airlift 28:15.300 --> 28:17.349 mission , improving rapid nuclear 28:17.349 --> 28:19.460 deployment while achieving the Navy's 28:19.460 --> 28:21.571 strategic strategic Systems program's 28:21.571 --> 28:23.510 full operational capability and 28:23.510 --> 28:25.989 eliminating 54 Trident D5 missile 28:25.989 --> 28:28.530 motors to preserve fleet viability . 28:29.030 --> 28:31.141 The Superior Initiative , outstanding 28:31.141 --> 28:33.729 leadership . And personal endeavor 28:33.729 --> 28:36.689 displayed by Colonel Cornelius reflect 28:36.689 --> 28:38.969 great credit upon himself and the 28:38.969 --> 28:40.413 United States Air Force . 29:10.930 --> 29:13.263 Ladies and gentlemen , please be seated . 29:14.979 --> 29:15.979 What . 29:21.319 --> 29:23.430 Ladies and gentlemen , please welcome 29:23.430 --> 29:25.597 the commander of the seventy-fifth Air 29:25.597 --> 29:27.763 Base Wing , Colonel Dan Cornelius , as 29:27.763 --> 29:29.986 he addresses the wing for the last time 29:29.986 --> 29:29.719 as the commander . 29:38.729 --> 29:41.109 Good morning . Carlos , I know you just 29:41.109 --> 29:43.165 put them at , uh , parade rescue now 29:43.165 --> 29:47.040 put them at ease . Wa . That's 29:47.040 --> 29:50.949 it . That is . Thank you . 29:52.060 --> 29:54.004 This is awesome turn out here this 29:54.004 --> 29:56.004 morning . Thank you all so much for 29:56.004 --> 29:57.893 taking time out of your very busy 29:57.893 --> 30:00.171 schedules to be here this morning . Uh , 30:00.171 --> 30:02.282 it's an incredible honor for us , for 30:02.282 --> 30:04.504 myself and for our family that you took 30:04.504 --> 30:06.671 time to do that . Uh , let me echo the 30:06.671 --> 30:08.838 recognition for Elizabeth over there . 30:08.838 --> 30:10.671 Another mic drop moment with the 30:10.671 --> 30:12.782 national anthem . Uh , you absolutely 30:12.782 --> 30:15.004 rocked every time . Thank you so much . 30:15.004 --> 30:17.227 Really appreciate it . Chapel McGuire . 30:17.349 --> 30:19.405 Thank you very much for your words . 30:19.405 --> 30:21.627 Where are you at ? There you are . OK . 30:21.627 --> 30:23.738 Uh , more importantly , thank you for 30:23.738 --> 30:25.960 what you and your team has done for our 30:25.960 --> 30:28.016 and Hill here at Hill Air Force Base 30:28.016 --> 30:29.960 over the last two years . I really 30:29.960 --> 30:32.182 appreciate it . And we may just see you 30:32.182 --> 30:34.182 in Virginia . To our project lead , 30:34.182 --> 30:36.479 Lieutenant Rodriguez . Colonel or 30:36.479 --> 30:39.839 excuse me , Captain . MacArthur and the 30:39.839 --> 30:41.839 whole protocol team , thank you all 30:41.839 --> 30:43.950 very much for pulling this together . 30:43.950 --> 30:46.680 Always a big deal to pull something 30:46.680 --> 30:48.847 like this together and to make it look 30:48.847 --> 30:51.959 so seamless and smooth . Uh , very well 30:51.959 --> 30:55.069 done . Val , it's almost over . So you 30:55.069 --> 30:57.125 almost sigh , uh , breathe a sigh of 30:57.125 --> 30:59.347 relief . Thank you all for being here . 30:59.347 --> 31:01.569 Tech Sergeant Verra , thank you so much 31:01.569 --> 31:03.902 for , uh , MCing . So far , so good . I , 31:04.390 --> 31:07.109 no pressure . I also want to thank the 31:07.109 --> 31:09.920 firefighter team who set up the amazing 31:09.920 --> 31:12.630 flag display just outside the doors 31:12.630 --> 31:14.852 here . If you didn't get to see it when 31:14.852 --> 31:17.130 you came in , make a point of doing so . 31:17.229 --> 31:19.630 Uh , really awesome . And , and again , 31:19.760 --> 31:21.982 thank you so much for doing that . It's 31:21.982 --> 31:24.204 special to us . Joe Hammerstead , thank 31:24.204 --> 31:26.482 you very much for the , the kind words . 31:26.959 --> 31:28.792 And thank you for the incredible 31:28.792 --> 31:30.570 opportunity to be a part of the 31:30.570 --> 31:32.570 seventy-fifth Air Base Wing at Team 31:32.570 --> 31:34.681 Hill . Joy and I have had an absolute 31:34.681 --> 31:36.737 blast . It was great to work for you 31:36.737 --> 31:38.959 again , even if for a very short time , 31:38.959 --> 31:40.626 but , uh , thank you for your 31:40.626 --> 31:42.792 leadership , mentorship , friendship , 31:42.792 --> 31:45.015 and support . We really appreciate it . 31:46.130 --> 31:48.352 I also want to recognize my family with 31:48.352 --> 31:51.050 4 of our 5 kids now in college or 31:51.050 --> 31:53.161 beyond , it can be challenged to line 31:53.161 --> 31:55.272 up schedules . But they're all here . 31:55.469 --> 31:57.920 Thank you all for being here . Uh , and , 31:58.119 --> 32:00.119 and the real reason they're here is 32:00.119 --> 32:02.510 also to help with yet another move . Uh , 32:02.589 --> 32:04.790 this one is low stress though , so no 32:04.790 --> 32:07.068 worries . Thank you again . I love you . 32:08.569 --> 32:10.599 Babe , thank you very much for your 32:10.599 --> 32:13.410 love and support for our 31 years 32:13.410 --> 32:16.890 together . 27 married and especially 32:16.890 --> 32:19.849 for doing it the last two years . Thank 32:19.849 --> 32:21.793 you for sharing the stories of our 32:21.793 --> 32:23.738 airmen and their families with our 32:23.738 --> 32:25.627 community . And for being such an 32:25.627 --> 32:28.280 incredible connector . I fully 32:28.280 --> 32:30.502 recognize that the vast majority of the 32:30.502 --> 32:32.724 crowd . It's likely here to see you one 32:32.724 --> 32:35.920 last time . And I love it I've also 32:35.920 --> 32:38.520 heard more than one comment , and I 32:38.520 --> 32:41.140 won't name names . I won't name names . 32:41.910 --> 32:45.550 Uh , but words to the effect of , uh , 32:45.619 --> 32:47.730 we realized that Dan has to PCS , but 32:47.730 --> 32:51.650 Joel , you could stay . Thank 32:51.650 --> 32:54.050 you for loving me enough to travel with 32:54.050 --> 32:57.329 me to DC . I really appreciate it . 32:59.229 --> 33:01.340 Joy's dad , Jack is with us as well . 33:02.380 --> 33:05.020 As he has always been for every birth , 33:05.180 --> 33:07.347 most birthdays , every promotion , and 33:07.347 --> 33:09.569 every change of command . Thank you for 33:09.569 --> 33:11.513 your incredible support . Over the 33:11.513 --> 33:13.680 years and particularly now as we do so 33:13.680 --> 33:15.847 without Mimi . The biggest cheerleader 33:15.847 --> 33:18.660 for us all . Thank you so much for 33:18.660 --> 33:19.660 being here . 33:22.660 --> 33:24.716 As I thought about this morning , it 33:24.716 --> 33:27.180 struck me that 2 years ago when I was 33:27.180 --> 33:30.099 standing up here , Uh , I was a little , 33:30.260 --> 33:32.093 it's fair to say , it's a little 33:32.093 --> 33:35.239 overwhelming to be in this venue , 33:35.699 --> 33:38.760 looking out at a couple 100 strangers . 33:40.349 --> 33:43.989 Now 2 years later , This awesome venue . 33:44.979 --> 33:47.819 Feels like home after 20 plus events , 33:47.930 --> 33:51.270 fair to say . Thank you , Aaron . And 33:51.270 --> 33:53.492 we feel like we're amongst a couple 100 33:53.989 --> 33:57.000 close friends and family . So thank you 33:57.000 --> 33:59.056 very much . And that , that includes 33:59.239 --> 34:01.183 our amazing community partners who 34:01.183 --> 34:03.350 General Hammerstead talked a lot about 34:03.350 --> 34:05.719 in his , uh , personal experience with . 34:06.609 --> 34:08.969 You all know how I feel about you and 34:08.969 --> 34:11.191 how Joy feels about you . You're simply 34:11.191 --> 34:14.820 the best . And I will miss our coffees , 34:15.340 --> 34:18.459 honorary commander tours , TA meetings , 34:18.530 --> 34:21.979 UDA , Davis Cogg , Weber Cog , CLP 34:21.979 --> 34:24.035 meetings , and I'm sure there's some 34:24.035 --> 34:26.879 others that I'm missing . But as I said 34:26.879 --> 34:29.280 the other day , thank you very much for 34:29.280 --> 34:33.100 your patriotism and for your enduring . 34:34.000 --> 34:37.080 Interest in and support for our airmen 34:37.080 --> 34:40.580 and their families . And on a personal 34:40.580 --> 34:42.691 note , thank you very much for making 34:43.499 --> 34:46.770 My family feel . So welcoming at home . 34:48.769 --> 34:50.991 Thank you for allowing me to be Joyce , 34:50.991 --> 34:53.047 uh , well , and most importantly , I 34:53.047 --> 34:52.849 should have said , thank you for 34:52.849 --> 34:54.849 allowing me to be Joyce plus one at 34:54.849 --> 34:56.809 some of the events . I really 34:56.809 --> 34:58.920 appreciate it . Until we meet again . 34:58.938 --> 35:02.000 Thank you . To our mission partners . 35:02.929 --> 35:05.262 Including leadership teams from the ALC , 35:05.262 --> 35:07.373 ICBM PEO , General Rogers , thank you 35:07.373 --> 35:09.429 for being here . I think this is his 35:09.429 --> 35:11.651 one day here on base this week . Thanks 35:11.651 --> 35:13.873 for taking the time to be here . The 38 35:13.873 --> 35:16.040 fighter wing , mission partners , 48th 35:16.040 --> 35:17.929 mission or 419th , excuse me . So 35:17.929 --> 35:20.629 you're back there . Uh , 151st . 35:21.050 --> 35:23.383 Appreciate you coming up from Salt Lake , 35:23.383 --> 35:25.709 LCMC 729 ACS and so many more . Thank 35:25.709 --> 35:28.310 you all . For your friendship and 35:28.310 --> 35:31.350 teamwork . On duty and off , you've 35:31.350 --> 35:33.620 made it fun for Joe and I , and I look 35:33.620 --> 35:35.939 forward to our paths crossing again . 35:37.629 --> 35:39.740 Now , most importantly to the men and 35:39.740 --> 35:41.518 women of the 75th Air Base Wing 35:41.518 --> 35:44.419 represented by the sharp formation . In 35:44.419 --> 35:46.719 the back here this morning . And if you 35:46.719 --> 35:49.639 haven't seen , if you look back there , 35:50.040 --> 35:53.260 uh , even our civilians are joining us 35:53.260 --> 35:56.000 in uniform this morning , looking very 35:56.000 --> 35:58.919 sharp . Pete Fang was back there 35:58.919 --> 36:01.252 teaching at Tullertap before we started , 36:01.959 --> 36:04.260 which is pretty awesome . Thank you all 36:04.840 --> 36:07.110 for being a part of the team . Over 36:07.110 --> 36:09.166 these past two years , we have moved 36:09.166 --> 36:11.560 out aggressively but deliberately on 36:11.560 --> 36:14.040 multiple fronts . We did big things 36:14.040 --> 36:16.590 together . We did not just mark time , 36:16.800 --> 36:19.022 and I believe we left it better than we 36:19.022 --> 36:21.379 found it . I'm extremely proud of all 36:21.379 --> 36:24.870 that we accomplished as a team . You 36:24.870 --> 36:27.110 demonstrated time and again execution 36:27.110 --> 36:29.110 at the highest levels during both 36:29.110 --> 36:31.054 real-world operations and during , 36:31.870 --> 36:33.814 during our recent combat readiness 36:33.814 --> 36:36.090 inspection that you crushed . While 36:36.090 --> 36:38.370 also enabling our mission partners to 36:38.370 --> 36:42.260 do the same . Simply put , you 36:42.260 --> 36:45.120 prove that our nation and our Air Force 36:45.120 --> 36:48.500 can count on us . It has been the honor 36:48.500 --> 36:50.639 of our lives to serve alongside you . 36:51.879 --> 36:54.889 And as I've said many times , You've 36:54.889 --> 36:57.360 made it extremely easy to be proud to 36:57.360 --> 37:00.219 be your commander . And I'm leaving 37:00.219 --> 37:02.330 here with a whole new set of heroes . 37:02.750 --> 37:05.850 Airmen who protect , save , and risk 37:05.850 --> 37:09.469 their lives every day . I wish you all 37:09.469 --> 37:11.830 nothing but the best . And we'll be 37:11.830 --> 37:15.139 pulling for you from DC . And remember 37:15.139 --> 37:18.060 to stay ready . As it remains clear 37:18.479 --> 37:21.000 that you all have a very particular set 37:21.000 --> 37:23.167 of skills that remain in high demand . 37:24.830 --> 37:26.719 To our credible leadership team , 37:26.719 --> 37:28.830 shirts , SELs , Chiefs , WSA squadron 37:28.830 --> 37:31.500 commanders , squadron directors , group 37:31.500 --> 37:33.556 commanders , and directors including 37:33.556 --> 37:35.667 Colonel Andy MGD Miller , now Colonel 37:35.667 --> 37:39.429 Shotts , Doctor Colonel Mr . Pete Fang . 37:41.280 --> 37:43.300 Mr . West orange bond . 37:44.679 --> 37:48.030 Colonel I've got to do it . Jamal Rick , 37:48.669 --> 37:50.780 Brigade Chief Evans , and now Colonel 37:50.780 --> 37:53.070 Alford . And to the front office , 37:53.389 --> 37:55.800 leadership , Colonel Hess , Colonel 37:55.800 --> 37:58.919 Dozer Miller , Mr . Seventy-fifth Air 37:58.919 --> 38:01.919 Base Wing , Mike Moore . And Chief 38:01.919 --> 38:03.979 Gilson . We've worked through many 38:03.979 --> 38:06.600 thorny issues together over the last 38:06.600 --> 38:08.711 two years . I cannot imagine a better 38:08.711 --> 38:10.822 team to have done that with than this 38:10.822 --> 38:13.156 one . Thank you all for your leadership , 38:13.156 --> 38:15.939 friendship , and wise counsel . And I 38:15.939 --> 38:18.161 also want to specifically recognize our 38:18.161 --> 38:20.217 front office team , Sam Bailey , and 38:20.217 --> 38:22.500 our wing execs , Samantha , Jarrett , 38:22.580 --> 38:26.489 Haley , and Andrew , not Andy . And 38:26.489 --> 38:29.939 the Chief's exec PJ behind me . Thank 38:29.939 --> 38:31.939 you all for keeping me on track and 38:31.939 --> 38:33.828 pointing in the right direction . 38:34.909 --> 38:36.909 Relinquishing command is one of the 38:36.909 --> 38:39.131 hardest things that we do as officers . 38:39.131 --> 38:41.590 And this one is no different . But it's 38:41.590 --> 38:43.639 time . Colonel Quigley , 38:43.709 --> 38:45.653 congratulations on this incredible 38:45.653 --> 38:47.709 opportunity , and I'm truly thankful 38:47.709 --> 38:49.931 that you are taking the helm . Joanna , 38:49.931 --> 38:51.931 I wish you and Kelly all the best . 38:51.931 --> 38:55.639 You're in great hands . Thank you very 38:55.639 --> 38:56.639 much . 39:09.840 --> 39:12.209 Thank you , Colonel Cornelius . At this 39:12.209 --> 39:14.098 time , Colonel Cornelius will now 39:14.098 --> 39:15.987 receive his final salute from the 39:15.987 --> 39:19.830 seventy-fifth Air Base Wing . Wait That 39:19.830 --> 39:21.719 hurt . Who is that ? 39:23.340 --> 39:25.639 Oh Sir 39:28.449 --> 39:31.030 Thank you . Order 39:33.399 --> 39:37.310 Or Thank you , 39:37.389 --> 39:39.260 Colonel Cornelius . Ladies and 39:39.260 --> 39:41.149 gentlemen , the change of command 39:41.149 --> 39:43.038 ceremony has a long and honorable 39:43.038 --> 39:45.199 history . In the Middle Ages , it was 39:45.199 --> 39:47.421 not uncommon for soldiers to be unaware 39:47.421 --> 39:49.477 of who their commanders were or what 39:49.477 --> 39:51.879 they looked like . A formal change of 39:51.879 --> 39:53.768 command afforded these troops the 39:53.768 --> 39:55.935 opportunity to witness the proceedings 39:55.935 --> 39:58.101 and actually see their commander . The 39:58.101 --> 40:00.212 Continental Army of the United States 40:00.212 --> 40:02.323 conducted the first official ceremony 40:02.323 --> 40:04.268 in America . The change of command 40:04.268 --> 40:06.379 symbolically transfers authority from 40:06.379 --> 40:08.601 one commander to the next by passing of 40:08.601 --> 40:10.712 the flag , thus ensuring a continuous 40:10.712 --> 40:12.879 unbroken chain of command . In keeping 40:12.879 --> 40:14.546 with this honored tradition , 40:14.546 --> 40:16.379 Lieutenant General Amherste will 40:16.379 --> 40:17.990 preside as Colonel Cornelius 40:17.990 --> 40:19.823 relinquishes command and Colonel 40:19.823 --> 40:21.546 Quidley assumes command of the 40:21.546 --> 40:23.601 seventy-fifth Air Base Wing . Please 40:23.601 --> 40:25.657 stand for the seventy-fifth Air Base 40:25.657 --> 40:27.046 Wing change of command . 40:34.100 --> 40:35.767 Attention to orders under the 40:35.767 --> 40:37.767 provisions of Department of the Air 40:37.767 --> 40:40.090 Force instruction 51-509 . Special 40:40.090 --> 40:43.580 Order Number Golf-26-33 . Effective 40:43.580 --> 40:46.860 13 July 2026 , Colonel Daniel L . 40:46.959 --> 40:49.070 Cornelius relinquishes command of the 40:49.070 --> 40:51.639 75th Air Base Wing , and Colonel Eric B . 40:51.699 --> 40:53.866 Quigley is appointed to command of the 40:53.866 --> 40:55.032 75th Air Base Wing . 41:40.120 --> 41:42.453 Ladies and gentlemen , please be seated . 41:45.739 --> 41:49.719 All right . It is 41:49.719 --> 41:51.886 my pleasure to introduce the commander 41:51.886 --> 41:53.886 of the 75th Air Base Wing , Colonel 41:53.886 --> 41:54.941 Eric B . Quidley . 42:03.449 --> 42:05.719 Good morning . Tyler , if you could put 42:05.719 --> 42:07.419 the formation at ease . 42:11.129 --> 42:13.689 That is . Good morning , everyone . 42:14.659 --> 42:16.879 General Hammerstadt . Distinguished 42:16.879 --> 42:19.550 guests , civic leaders , mission 42:19.550 --> 42:21.439 partners across Team Hill , and 42:21.439 --> 42:23.570 surrounding communities . Fellow 42:23.570 --> 42:25.580 commanders , directors , chiefs , 42:25.739 --> 42:28.560 shirts , and to my teammates in the 42:28.560 --> 42:31.209 seventy-fifth Air Base Wing . Thank you 42:31.209 --> 42:33.431 all for taking the time this morning to 42:33.431 --> 42:35.889 celebrate this day with Dan , myself , 42:36.129 --> 42:38.209 and our families , and with such a 42:38.209 --> 42:41.050 marvelous venue . There's so many 42:41.050 --> 42:43.649 people to thank this morning , and Tom 42:43.649 --> 42:45.816 will not allow me to get to them all , 42:45.816 --> 42:47.871 but please just allow me a little to 42:47.871 --> 42:49.871 mention a few . General Hammerste , 42:49.899 --> 42:52.300 ma'am , thank you for officiating this 42:52.300 --> 42:54.969 morning . Um , thank you for hiring me . 42:55.649 --> 42:57.816 For trusting me to command one of your 42:57.816 --> 42:59.927 installations that's not lost on me . 42:59.927 --> 43:01.927 Um , and thank you for welcoming my 43:01.927 --> 43:04.409 family . I look forward to working for 43:04.409 --> 43:07.090 you , to learning from you , and to 43:07.090 --> 43:10.649 forwarding your vision . I've been away 43:10.649 --> 43:12.760 from the sustainment center for about 43:12.760 --> 43:14.871 12.5 months , and that's about 1 year 43:14.871 --> 43:17.093 too long . I'm excited to be back , and 43:17.093 --> 43:19.149 there's no place I would rather be . 43:19.989 --> 43:23.340 Colonel Cornelius , Dan . I am truly 43:23.340 --> 43:25.396 excited to follow you in command . I 43:25.396 --> 43:27.451 think you are a tremendous officer , 43:27.451 --> 43:29.562 and I've learned a ton already . I am 43:29.562 --> 43:31.673 sincerely thankful for the remarkably 43:31.673 --> 43:34.169 smooth transition . Thank you for the 43:34.169 --> 43:36.310 time you've invested in our turnover 43:36.310 --> 43:38.477 sessions these past few months . Not a 43:38.477 --> 43:40.532 single one's been lost on me , and I 43:40.532 --> 43:42.800 soaked in every second . You have led 43:42.800 --> 43:44.856 this swing over the last 2 years and 43:44.856 --> 43:47.022 have not missed a beat . You have made 43:47.022 --> 43:49.169 a motivated this team . Put it on a 43:49.169 --> 43:51.391 solid path and took it to new heights . 43:52.260 --> 43:54.316 After listening to how much you love 43:54.419 --> 43:56.699 this mission and this community , I 43:56.699 --> 43:58.866 know how difficult it would be for you 43:58.866 --> 44:02.340 and Joy . But even so , thank you for 44:02.340 --> 44:04.673 your leadership and for your friendship . 44:05.060 --> 44:07.750 Best wishes as you head to DC and the 44:07.750 --> 44:10.479 GM team is lucky to have you . To my 44:10.479 --> 44:12.757 family taking up half of the front row . 44:12.757 --> 44:15.280 Uh , Kelly and the kids , I will say 44:15.280 --> 44:17.502 the story for how Kelly and I met for a 44:17.502 --> 44:19.558 different time . It's a good story . 44:19.558 --> 44:21.724 But I will say that we had made public 44:21.724 --> 44:23.639 service a family business with no 44:23.639 --> 44:26.469 regrets . We've had many adventures 44:26.469 --> 44:28.709 together , combat deployments as 44:28.709 --> 44:30.765 captains , squadron commands , group 44:30.765 --> 44:33.389 commands , Pentagon tours , and I am so 44:33.389 --> 44:35.510 proud of what she does every day and 44:35.510 --> 44:38.100 what she continues to do as she serves 44:38.100 --> 44:40.709 as the decom of the 9-60th cyberspace 44:40.709 --> 44:43.060 Wing down in San Antonio . I'm in 44:43.060 --> 44:45.419 constant awe of everything you do and 44:45.419 --> 44:47.586 envious of how easy you make it look . 44:48.219 --> 44:50.860 And to these kids , we are so proud of 44:50.860 --> 44:53.138 what they do and who they are becoming . 44:53.870 --> 44:56.070 And it is a privilege of mine to watch 44:56.070 --> 44:58.070 them grow into the most wonderful , 44:58.070 --> 45:00.189 kind , curious and generous people I 45:00.189 --> 45:03.149 know . We are so blessed . My family 45:03.149 --> 45:05.270 makes me a better man every day and 45:05.270 --> 45:08.260 certainly keeps me humble . To Kent and 45:08.260 --> 45:10.600 Gloria . Thank you for making the trip . 45:10.679 --> 45:12.901 We flew in last night from Pittsburgh . 45:12.901 --> 45:15.068 Thank you for all the support so Kelly 45:15.068 --> 45:16.957 and I can continue to serve . And 45:16.957 --> 45:19.012 thanks in advance for all the future 45:19.012 --> 45:21.179 trips when me and Kelly are TDY at the 45:21.179 --> 45:23.290 same time . Um , we could not do this 45:23.290 --> 45:23.239 without you , so thank you . I love you . 45:24.580 --> 45:26.636 To the community and all the mission 45:26.636 --> 45:28.979 partners , many of which in this room 45:28.979 --> 45:30.923 have reached out to both Kelly and 45:30.923 --> 45:32.979 myself these past few months . Um , 45:33.179 --> 45:35.260 thank you . I believe the best 45:35.260 --> 45:37.593 communities make the best installations , 45:37.593 --> 45:39.871 and I am confident that this community , 45:39.871 --> 45:42.038 based on what I've already seen , will 45:42.038 --> 45:43.982 not just be a partnership , but an 45:43.982 --> 45:46.860 absolute joy and a privilege . I look 45:46.860 --> 45:48.939 forward to serving with you and to 45:48.939 --> 45:50.439 continue building on these 45:50.439 --> 45:52.217 relationships as we support the 45:52.217 --> 45:54.439 installation's unique capabilities . To 45:54.439 --> 45:56.495 sustain and project combat power for 45:56.495 --> 45:59.459 this great nation . To my teammates in 45:59.459 --> 46:02.360 the 75th , we found out we were coming 46:02.780 --> 46:05.110 to Hill about 8 months ago . And I've 46:05.110 --> 46:07.166 been watching this unit very closely 46:07.166 --> 46:09.370 ever since . From apart , from afar , 46:09.669 --> 46:11.780 but watching nonetheless . And what I 46:11.780 --> 46:14.830 have seen so far is what a remarkable 46:14.830 --> 46:18.139 team . A team that knows how to 46:18.139 --> 46:20.472 directly enable readiness , sustainment , 46:20.472 --> 46:22.500 and rapid response . A team that 46:22.500 --> 46:24.939 exemplifies what it means to be a true 46:24.939 --> 46:27.610 power projection platform . And to 46:27.610 --> 46:30.129 deliver integrated capabilities . It 46:30.129 --> 46:32.296 seems to be baked into the culture and 46:32.296 --> 46:34.462 I am extremely excited to finally be a 46:34.462 --> 46:36.629 part of it . As we work together these 46:36.629 --> 46:38.590 next few years , I look forward to 46:38.590 --> 46:40.830 learning from you , leveraging our 46:40.830 --> 46:42.739 collective experience shoulder to 46:42.739 --> 46:45.110 shoulder as we lean into the future , 46:45.469 --> 46:47.580 generate readiness and ensure mission 46:47.580 --> 46:51.199 partner success . Lastly , I'd like to 46:51.199 --> 46:53.143 thank those who helped put on this 46:53.143 --> 46:55.255 ceremony . I've been involved in many 46:55.255 --> 46:57.143 of these , and I know it does not 46:57.143 --> 46:59.366 happen easily or instantly . It takes a 46:59.366 --> 47:01.588 great deal of planning and dedication , 47:01.588 --> 47:03.810 so my sincere thanks go out to the Hill 47:03.810 --> 47:05.810 Aerospace Museum for this beautiful 47:05.810 --> 47:07.921 venue , Ms . Cropper for the anthem . 47:08.320 --> 47:10.542 The honor guard for the colors , Chapin 47:10.542 --> 47:12.320 McGuire for the imitation , the 47:12.320 --> 47:14.264 protocol team , and all those that 47:14.264 --> 47:16.431 helped put this together and make it a 47:16.431 --> 47:18.653 success . Thank you for the effort that 47:18.653 --> 47:20.876 went into this world-class event . I am 47:20.876 --> 47:23.098 truly humbled . Thank you all again for 47:23.098 --> 47:25.153 coming today , and I look forward to 47:25.153 --> 47:27.098 meeting you all at the reception . 47:27.098 --> 47:26.969 Thank you . 47:40.939 --> 47:43.050 Thank you , Colonel Quigley . Colonel 47:43.050 --> 47:44.661 Quigley will now receive the 47:44.661 --> 47:46.550 traditional first salute from the 47:46.550 --> 47:48.606 seventy-fifth Air Base Wing . Wing . 47:49.520 --> 47:51.879 That up . Where's that ? 47:53.449 --> 47:56.300 Or . look forward to serving 48:00.010 --> 48:03.070 Order . Oh . 48:06.159 --> 48:08.270 Thank you , Colonel Quigley . The men 48:08.270 --> 48:10.492 and women of the seventy-fifth Air Base 48:10.492 --> 48:12.492 Wing welcome you and your family to 48:12.492 --> 48:14.603 Hill Air Force Base . We're delighted 48:14.603 --> 48:16.770 to have you as part of our team and we 48:16.770 --> 48:16.270 look forward to getting to know you . 48:25.820 --> 48:28.120 On behalf of General Hammerstead and 48:28.120 --> 48:29.898 Colonel Quigley , thank you for 48:29.898 --> 48:32.120 attending today's ceremony . In keeping 48:32.120 --> 48:34.009 with the Air Force tradition , we 48:34.009 --> 48:35.953 conclude today's ceremony with the 48:35.953 --> 48:38.120 singing of the Air Force song . Please 48:38.120 --> 48:40.342 stand for the Air Force song and remain 48:40.342 --> 48:42.231 standing for the departure of the 48:42.231 --> 48:44.231 official party , their family , and 48:44.231 --> 48:45.231 special guests . 49:42.719 --> 49:44.830 Ladies and gentlemen , this concludes 49:44.830 --> 49:46.886 today's ceremony . Please join us in 49:46.886 --> 49:48.886 the west end of the gallery for the 49:48.886 --> 49:50.775 welcome reception . Thank you for 49:50.775 --> 49:50.449 attending and have a great Air Force 49:50.449 --> 49:50.770 Day .