MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Lt. Col. Thomas Pearsall assumed command of the 284th Air Support Operations Squadron at Smoky Hill Air National Guard Range, Kansas, April 9, 2026. Col. Robert Campbell, commander of the 184th Regional Support Group, was the presiding officer. Pearsall previously served as commander of the 184th Wing’s Detachment 1 at Smoky Hill.
Lt. Col. Jeff Boyles relinquished command of the 127th Cyberspace Operations Squadron to Lt. Col. Sean Waits at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, March 7, 2026. Lt. Col. Jeremy Cook, commander, 184th Cyberspace Operations Group, was the presiding officer. Waits previously served as the director of operations for the 184th Intelligence Support Squadron. Boyles will serve at Kansas Joint Forces Headquarters as the J2/J6 director, bringing his expertise to a new role supporting the state.
Lt. Col. Linda Baggett relinquished command of the 184th Logistics Readiness Squadron to Lt. Col. Charles Ross at McConnell Air Force Base, March 7. Col. Penny Jamvold, commander, 184th Mission Support Group, was the presiding officer. Ross brings extensive leadership experience within the 184th Wing, while Baggett transitions to serve as deputy commander of the 184th MSG.
Congratulations to all our officers as they serve in their new roles!