New wing commander named Sept. 30

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  • By Lt. Col. David Kurle
  • 442nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs
WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. --  The 442nd Fighter Wing here can expect a new commander soon, according to an Air Force Reserve Command senior leader announcement.

Col. Eric S. Overturf was named as the incoming commander and will replace Col. Mark L. Clemons during a change of command ceremony expected in December.

Colonel Overturf is currently the commander of the 477th Fighter Group at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, an associate unit that operates, maintains and supports active-duty F-22 Raptors.

The 442nd Fighter Wing is the only Air Force Reserve wing in the state of Missouri - its 1,300 reservists operate, maintain and support a squadron of A-10C Thunderbolt IIs. In addition, the wing oversees the geographically-separated 476th Fighter Group at Moody AFB, Ga., and provides administrative support to the 610th Intelligence Squadron at Offutt AFB, Neb.