79th Air Refueling Squadron gets new commander Published July 1, 2011 By Master Sgt. Robert Wade 349th Public Affairs TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- With the traditional passing of the squadron flag, Lt. Col. Eric Jenkins became the new commander of the 79th Air Refueling Squadron June 26, 2011. Colonel Jenkins assumed command of this Air Force Reserve unit at Travis when he accepted the flag from 349th Air Mobility Wing Operations Group Commander, Col. Al Lupenski. The 79th ARS flies the KC-10 Extender.