CHARLESTON AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. –
The 437th Operations Support Squadron will welcome a new commander during a change of command ceremony May 16 at 10 a.m. at the Charleston Club.
Lt. Col. Richard Moore, former operations officer for the squadron, will replace Lt. Col. Corey Martin. Colonel Martin's next assignment will be as a student at the Industrial College of the Armed Forces at Fort McNair, Washington D.C.
Colonel Moore graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry and was commissioned as a second lieutenant. He later went on to earn his master's degree in engineering management in 1997 from Washington State University, Wash.
The colonel's previous assignments include aide-de-camp to the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Navy Adm. retired Edmund Giambastiani, Jr. and Headquarters Air Force both at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., C-5 air refueling flight examiner and aircraft commander at Dover AFB, Del. and KC-135 aircraft commander, Fairchild AFB, Wash.
Colonel Moore said his first priority as the new commander is the upcoming Operational Readiness Inspection and deployments supporting the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron. He also said he expects his Airmen to have the absolute highest level of professionalism and support for Team Charleston's mission.
What is an interesting fact about yourself? None, that I know of.
What is your favorite movie? Monty Python and the Holy Grail
What is your major pet peeve? Complainers! I like solutions.
Who is your favorite author? James Michener
What is your favorite quote? "Never hesitate to take a large step if one is indicated; one can't leap a chasm in two small bounds." anonymous
How would you describe your leadership style? Hands on.
What was your most memorable assignment? Aide-de-Camp to the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.