New commanders
The new wing and group commanders assemble at the Schriever Space Complex courtyard during the Wing activation ceremony. They are (front row, left to right); Brig. Gen. Ellen Pawlikowski, Military Satellite Communications Systems Wing commander; Col. David O?Brian, representing Brig. Gen. (s) Edward Bolton, Launch and Range Systems Wing commander; Col. Allan Ballenger, Global Positioning Systems Wing commander; Col. Randall Weidenheimer, Space Based Infrared Systems Wing commander; Col. Michael Taylor, Space Superiority Systems Wing commander; Col. Richard White, Space Development and Test Wing commander; Col. John Wagner, Defense Meteorological Satellite Program Systems Group commander; Col. Michael Coolidge, Satellite Control and Network Systems Group commander; Mr. Lou Johnson, Space Logistics Group director; and Col. Joseph Schwarz, 61st Air Base Wing commander. Their Senior NCOs stand solidly behind them.