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Cyber Beasts get new top dog

  • Published
  • By Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Grossi
  • 910th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Maj. Russell R. Whitlock took command of the 910th Communications Squadron (CS), lovingly termed the Cyber Beasts, from Lt. Col. Kelly J. Quidley June 3, 2018, here. Col. Donald F. Wren, 910th Mission Support Group (MSG) commander, presided over the ceremony and transferred the guidon, a customized flag representing the unit, to Whitlock to symbolize the official change of command.

Wren said that changes in command are bittersweet and are moments to look forward to until they arrive. Wren extended his thanks to Quidley and his trust and confidence toward Whitlock for the challenges the future may hold.

“You can’t look at these two without seeing the other,” said Wren. “They are truly a dynamic team, and that’s what makes them so successful. They are so in tune they never create any friction within the management and leadership of their squadron. I hate to see this amazing team get broken up.”

Wren addressed Whitlock directly saying, “There are a lot of challenges on the horizon, and now they fall to you, Russ. But I know you will take good care of the squadron.”

The incoming commander stated his intent for the future of the squadron.

“I will do all I am capable of to enable the continued success of this squadron as Lt. Col. Quidley has done over the past three years,” said Whitlock. “You have accomplished much over the last three years through the only constant we know in the cyber field, and that’s change. The past is prologue, as there are more significant changes on the horizon for the organization, for you and for me.”

The 910th CS mission is to operate, sustain and defend cyber connectivity to information systems to ensure rapid global mobility.