Scott assumes command of 60th Maintenance Group

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  • By Senior Airman Nicole Leidholm
  • 60th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs
TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --  Col. Earl Scott took command of the 60th Maintenance Group during an assumption of command ceremony June 22 in the hangar of P-14.

Scott, who spent his last two years as the commander of the 100th MXG, RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom, entered active duty in 1991 following graduation from the United States Air Force Academy where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree.  He was previously the 60th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander from July 2007-2009 and various flights between December 1991 and October 1997.

"As many of you know, this is our third time being assigned here, so it feels like we're coming home," Scott said. "It's great to see so many familiar faces and we're looking forward to reconnecting with so many of you again."

Scott assumed command from Col. Mark Weber, former 60th MXG commander who retired June 1.

Col. Joel Jackson, 60th Air Mobility Wing, commander, who officiated the ceremony, voiced his confidence in the new commander, lauding his previous accomplishments.

"I am confident that the energy required to overcome the challenges of command will be returned with an even greater level of satisfaction for you and your family," Jackson said. "I look forward to seeing the 60th Maintenance Group flourish under your leadership."

As the 60th MXG commander, Scott is responsible for the management of four aircraft maintenance squadrons and an Aerial Port Squadron. He provides organizational and field-level maintenance for 18 C-5 Galaxies, 13 C-17 Globemaster III's and 27 KC-10  assigned aircraft and all transient aircraft which supplies world class Space Required and Space Available passenger services, cargo movement and traffic management operations. Scott is the logistics subject matter expert on all aircraft maintenance and aerial port support issues for the air mobility wing.

"It's an honor to lead America's daughters and sons, it's an honor to be a servant leader, it's an honor to be a trusted agent in the world's best military and I believe it's an honor to serve each and every one of you," Scott said.