Change of Command at 17th CS

U.S. Air Force Maj. William Bennett, 17th Communications Squadron commander, right, assumes command from presiding official Col. Tony England, 17th Mission Support Group commander, during the 17th CS Change of Command ceremony on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 18, 2020. Bennett took over the squadron from Maj. David Cote, former 17th CS commander, who led the unit for the past two years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad Warren)

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Change of Command at 17th CS

U.S. Air Force Col. Tony England, 17th Mission Support Group commander, and Maj. David Cote, 17th Communications Squadron outgoing commander, stand at attention during the presentation of the Meritorious Service Medal to Cote during the 17th CS Change of Command ceremony on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 18, 2020. Cote relinquished command to Maj. William Bennett in the time-honored tradition which is meant to introduce a new leader to the troops under their charge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad Warren)

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Change of Command at 17th CS

Published June 19, 2020
By Airman 1st Class Abbey Rieves
17th Training Wing Public Affairs

GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --

The 17th Communications Squadron live streamed their change of command ceremony at the event center here, despite COVID-19, June 18.

With COVID-19 precautions in place, the 17th CS welcomed their incoming commander, Maj. William Bennett, and thanked 17th CS outgoing commander, Maj. David Coté, for his hard work and dedication.

Change of Command at 17th CS

Change of Command at 17th CS

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