17th Contracting Squadron welcomes new commander Published June 21, 2023 By Airman 1st Class Zachary Heimbuch 17th Training Wing Public Affairs GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- The 17th Contracting Squadron conducted a change of command ceremony at the Powell Event Center, June 21. The 17th CONS welcomed the incoming commander, Maj. Anita Sims, and thanked the outgoing commander, Maj. Ivan Pinder-bey, for his hard work and dedication. The mission of the 17th CONS is to create agile, innovative, mission-focused business solutions essential to train, develop and inspire the future force. 17th Contracting Squadron welcomes new commander U.S. Air Force Col. Angelina Maguinness, 17th Training Wing commander, passes the guidon to Maj. Anita Sims, incoming 17th Contracting Squadron commander, during the change of command ceremony at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 21, 2023. Sims was formerly 32nd Student Squadron flight commander, leading multiple six-week Squadron Officer School courses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zach Heimbuch) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res 17th Contracting Squadron welcomes new commander Members of the 17th Contracting Squadron salute U.S. Air Force Maj. Anita Sims, incoming 17th COS commander, during the change of command ceremony at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 21, 2023. The salute represents the squadron welcoming its new commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zach Heimbuch) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res 17th Contracting Squadron welcomes new commander U.S. Air Force Col. Angelina Maguinness, 17th Training Wing commander, takes the guidon from Maj. Ivan Pinder-bey, outgoing 17th Contracting Squadron commander, during the change of command ceremony at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 21, 2023. Passing the guidon represents the transfer of leadership responsibilities to the next commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zach Heimbuch) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res