97th Air Mobility Wing Change of Command

Published June 5, 2017
97the Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – A new commander will take charge of the 97th Air Mobility Wing June 16 at 9 a.m.

The base will welcome Col. Eric A. Carney as the new 97th AMW commander and bid farewell to Col. Todd A. Hohn, who has served as the 97th AMW commander since June 26, 2015.

Carney previously served as the Chief of Staff of the Air Force Fellow working interagency issues in the National Capitol Region, Washington DC. Prior to that, he served as an Air Force Planner, Headquarters Air Force, Pentagon, VA.

During the ceremony, Airmen of the Mighty 97th will honor Hohn for his service, and welcome Carney as the new wing commander.

For more information or to cover the event contact Public Affairs at 580-481-7700. Media attending must arrive no later than 7:30 a.m.