b'Maj. Gen. John Klein accepts command of the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center from Gen. Mike Minihan, Air Mobility Command commander, during a change of command ceremony,Aug. 17, 2022, on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. Klein assumed command from Maj. Gen. Mark Camerer, who retired after 33 years of service in the Air Force.(U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert Hicks) USAFEC Welcomes New Commanderhttps://www.expeditionarycenter.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3134158/usafec-welcomes-new-commander/By Tech. Sgt. Robert HicksU.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center Public AffairsNEWS | August 19, 2022Maj. Gen. John Klein assumed command of the U.S. Air ForceThere is no doubt in my mind that the lethality and tempo Expeditionary Center during a change-of-command ceremonyrequired to win the next big fight will not only stem from the here August 17, 2022, officiated by Gen. Mike Minihan, Airexpertise generated from this Expeditionary Center, it will be Mobility Command commander. the defining factor in our victory, Minihan said. The promise Klein took command from Maj. Gen. Mark Camerer, outgoingof delivery is something relied upon by our nations leaders,USAFEC commander, who is retiring after 33 years of service. and I take great comfort in knowing you stand watch readyThe USAFEC is the Air Forces preeminent authority for to project American airpower anytime, anywhere.expeditionary operations and supports AMCs worldwide During the ceremony, nearly 14,000 Airmen heard Klein mission of providing Rapid Global Mobility to Americas express how impressed he was of their efforts duringarmed forces. Operation Allies Refuge and emphasize their vital roleWith more than 14,000 Airmen, the USAFEC is comprised in the mobility mission.of the Air Force Expeditionary Operations School, five AMCWe stand ready to generate airpower from the ground upwings and two stand-alone groups, including the 515th Airin the form of world class joint basing, expeditionary education Mobility Operations Wing, 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing,and training, contingency response and global humanitarian operations whenever and wherever it is needed Klein said.87th Air Base Wing, 621st Contingency Response Wing, 628thKlein returns to the Expeditionary Center where he wasAir Base Wing, 43rd Air Mobility Operations Group, and 627thpreviously the vice commander from August 2019 toAir Base Group. July 2020.J6 Military Appreciation Resource Magazine Thank You For Your Service'