Photo By Capt. Marquel Coaxum | Lt. Col. David Bailey (center) addresses family, friends and squadron members during...... read more read more
The 315th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron officially welcomed a new commander during an assumption of command ceremony Sunday, August 5, 2018, at the Yonkie Auditorium here.
Lt. Col. David Bailey took command of the squadron he’s been interim commander for since July 2017.
“I’d like to say thank you to the squadron,” said Bailey. “It’s not lost on me that this is a golden opportunity.”
“We’re one of the premiere units in the Air Force Reserve Command,” he said. We are the go-to unit, and when AFRC needs something, they call us. We consistently demonstrate good outcomes when they task us to do something.”
A 16-year- veteran of the Air Force, Bailey began his Air Force medical career after graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi where he earned his bachelor of science degree in nursing.
Bailey spent five years on active duty as a clinical nurse before joining the Reserve in 2007.
From there, Bailey ascended the ranks where he recently held position as chief nurse with the 315th AES until earning the title of interim commander last July.
In his closing remarks, Bailey spoke directly to his squadron thanking them for the hard work they have and will continue to put in as they support the 315th AES mission.
“It doesn’t matter what you do or what part of this chain you are in, whether you’re in admin, planning function, or en route care, it’s a big deal,” Bailey said. “I know that I can always count on you to be 100 percent at your craft.”
“We affect patient outcomes, and we affect survivability,” Bailey said. “It’s because of what you do and what you put in this. I appreciate it, and I thank you.”
| Date Taken: | 08.05.2018 |
| Date Posted: | 08.05.2018 15:31 |
| Story ID: | 287334 |
| Location: | JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA, US |
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