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Lt. Col. Keith Whitehouse assumed the command of the 70th Air Refueling Squadron, April 18, 2015. The outgoing commander, Lt. Col. Thomas Corcoran, will continue to serve at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., as the deputy commander for the 349th Operations Group. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Robert Rossman)

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70th Air Refueling Squadron holds change of command ceremony during UTA

Published April 24, 2015
By Staff Sgt. Cindy G. Alejandrez
349th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Lt. Col. Keith Whitehouse assumed the command of the 70th Air Refueling Squadron, April 18, 2015.

During the change of command ceremony, Whitehouse took the opportunity to honor Mr. Bruce Sooy, a World War II prisoner of war and retired pilot, who served for more than 40 years.

Whitehouse explained that the role of reservists has changed much over the years, but hoped that someone as decorated as Sooy would be impressed by the sharpness and diligence of our members.

The outgoing commander, Lt. Col. Thomas Corcoran, will continue to serve at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., as the deputy commander for the 349th Operations Group.

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