Taking the reins

Lt. Col. Stephanie J. Buffett (right), accepts command of the 39th Medical Operations Squadron from Col. Michael Johnson, 39th Medical Group commander, during the change of command ceremony Thursday, July 1, 2010 at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Colonel Buffett came to Incirlik after serving as Deputy Chief Nurse, 48th Medical Group, 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England. While assigned to the 48th MDG, Colonel Buffett led and directed clinical practice for 104 active-duty and civilian nurses and 120 medical technicians at the United States Air Forces in Europe largest hospital. The change of command ceremony is an Air Force tradition that gives unit Airmen the opportunity to see their new leader take command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Alexandre Montes)

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39th MDOS receives new commander

Published July 2, 2010
By Senior Airman Alexandre Montes
39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey -- Lt. Col. Stephanie J. Buffett takes command of the 39th Medical Operations Squadron Thursday, July 1, 2010 at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey.

Taking the reins