In an era defined by strategic competition, the 505th Command and Control Wing, the U.S. Air Force’s only wing dedicated to operational-level command and control, transitioned leadership during a change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 10.
Brig. Gen. David Epperson, U.S. Air Force Warfare Center commander, presided over the ceremony, facilitating the transfer of command from Col. Ryan “APE” Hayde to Col. James “Denzel” Fields II before a distinguished audience of joint leaders, community partners from across the Emerald Coast, and Airmen from Hurlburt Field and Eglin Air Force Base.
Epperson praised Hayde’s three-year tenure, highlighting his role in transforming how the joint force prepares for high-end...
08.12.2026 | HURLBURT FIELD, FLORIDA, US |
Story by Debora Henley
