Watch 515th Air Mobility Operations Wing Change of Command Ceremony Live
Watch 515th Air Mobility Operations Wing Change of Command Ceremony Live
The 515th Air Mobility Operations Wing (AMOW) marked a significant leadership transition during its Change of Command Ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The ceremony formally transferred command from outgoing commander Col. Kyle Benwitz to incoming commander Col. Jens Lyndrup, continuing a long-standing military tradition that symbolizes the transfer of authority, responsibility, and trust within the organization.
Presided over by Major General John Klein, commander of the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center, the ceremony highlighted the critical role of the 515th AMOW in supporting rapid global mobility operations across the Indo-Pacific region. The passing of the wing guidon represented the official transfer of command and the beginning of a new chapter for the unit.
During the event, Col. Lyndrup expressed his commitment to the Airmen, civilians, and mission partners of the wing, emphasizing the importance of teamwork, readiness, and operational excellence. The 515th AMOW serves as a key component of Air Mobility Command, coordinating air mobility operations throughout the Pacific theater and supporting joint and coalition forces across the region.
The Change of Command Ceremony honored the accomplishments of the outgoing commander while welcoming new leadership dedicated to advancing the wing’s mission of providing agile, reliable, and responsive air mobility support whenever and wherever needed.
