New commander comes on board April 7 Published April 3, 2013 By Tech. Sgt. Danielle Johnston 442nd Public Affairs WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Col. Hubert Hegtvedt is scheduled to take command of the 442nd Fighter Wing, here, in a ceremony April 7. Hegtvedt, currently the chief, programs divisions, directorate of strategic plans, programs and requirement at the headquarters of the Air Force Reserve Command, will move from Georgia to Missouri. In his current position, he leads the activities of program development and execution, total force integration and strategic basing for 66 locations and 350 aircraft. Formerly an F-16 and F-22 pilot, Hegtvedt recently became qualified in the A-10 Thunderbolt II c-model, giving him more than 4,000 total flying hours, including 61 combat missions in support of more than five national defense missions. The colonel comes to the 442nd FW with a vast array of knowledge, experience, and contacts at Air Force Reserve headquarters - all of which will serve him well as he takes command of the wing during a period of force structure changes and total force integration initiatives. Colonel Hegtvedt is also well educated on the big-picture of Air Force Reserve finances and budgetary issues which will help the wing navigate federal budget issues based on local needs and big-picture mission requirements. Hegtvedt is married to a former Air Force Reserve maintenance officer and has three daughters. He is scheduled to move in to base housing with his family in April.