Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas -- With all eyes watching and surrounded by co-workers, family and friends Maj. Gen. Craig Wills, 19th Air Force commander, passed the guidon to the new 12th Flying Training Wing commander, Col. Taylor Ferrell.
A 2000 graduate of Centre College, Col. Ferrell received his bachelor of science degree in economics and commissioned through the University of Kentucky's ROTC program.
Col. Ferrell previously served as the commander 18th Operations Group, Kadena Air Base, Japan.
Col. Ferrell is a graduate of the USAF Weapons School and served as the Chief F-15C Weapons School Instructor. He is a command pilot with over 2,000 flying hours primarily in the F-15C.