17th Comptroller Squadron change of command

By Airman 1st Class Robyn Hunsinger, 17th Training Wing Public Affairs / Published June 18, 2019

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U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Ramirez, 17th Training Wing vice commander, presents the guidon to Maj. Kara Taylor, incoming 17th Comptroller Squadron commander, during the change of command ceremony at the event center on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 18, 2019. Taylor has over fourteen years of financial management experience at the base, major command and headquarters levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Robyn Hunsinger/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Ramirez, 17th Training Wing vice commander, accepts the guidon from Maj. Nelson Mitchell, outgoing 17th Comptroller Squadron commander, during the change of command ceremony at the event center on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 18, 2019. Mitchell oversaw Airmen and civilians delivering military pay, travel and civilian pay services to over 20,000 permanent party, students, dependents, civilian and retired personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Robyn Hunsinger/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Ramirez, 17th Training Wing vice commander, presents Maj. Nelson Mitchell, 17th Comptroller Squadron outgoing commander, the Air Force Commendation Medal during the change of command ceremony at the event center on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 18, 2019. As commander of the 17th CPTS, Mitchell was the chief finance officer and advisor to 16 wing, group, and squadron commanders on all budgeting, accounting, cost, non-appropriated funds, auditing, and banking matters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Robyn Hunsinger/Released)

GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --

The 17th Comptroller Squadron conducted their change of command ceremony here at the event center June 18.

The 17th CPTS welcomed their incoming commander, Maj. Kara Taylor, and thanked 17th CPTS outgoing commander, Maj. Nelson Mitchell, for his hard work and dedication.

The 17th CPTS commander works as the advisor to wing, group and squadron commanders on all financial matters. They assist with planning, programming, executing operation, maintenance, and investment appropriations, which ensure the Department of Defense intelligence and firefighter technical training is supported. The 17th CPTS focuses on delivering military and civilian pay, and travel expenses to over 20,000 permanent party, students, dependents, civilian and retired personnel.