39th MDSS welcomes new commander

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  • By Airman 1st Class Devin M. Rumbaugh
  • 39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

Lt. Col. Michael Kersten took command of the 39th Medical Support Squadron during a change of command ceremony here, July 7.

Prior to taking command, Kersten was the director of operations, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

A change of command ceremony is a tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility from the outgoing commander to the incoming commander.