17th Training Wing Change of Responsibility

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  • By Airman 1st Class Brian Lummus
  • 17th Training Wing Public Affairs
GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --  

The Raiders of the 17th Training Wing welcomed Chief Master Sgt. Derek Neill as the new command chief and thanked Chief Master Sgt. Khamillia Washington, the outgoing command chief, during the change of responsibility ceremony on July, 16. 

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Khamillia Washington, outgoing 17th Training Wing command chief, receives the Legion of Merit from Col. Angelina Maguinness, 17th TRW commander, during the change of responsibility ceremony at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, July 16, 2025. Washington championed for Wing quality of life projects, secured 13 million dollars to replace the failing heat, ventilation and air conditioning system at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy, obtained 5 million dollars for enhanced combat readiness training, guided the redesigning of a 158 million dollar intelligence exercise and enhanced firefighter performance with a 1.7 million dollar fire protection fleet biometrics project. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brian Lummus)

17th Training Wing Change of Responsibility

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Khamillia Washington, outgoing 17th Training Wing command chief, receives the Legion of Merit from Col. Angelina Maguinness, 17th TRW commander, during the change of responsibility ceremony at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, July 16, 2025. Washington championed for Wing quality of life projects, secured 13 million dollars to replace the failing heat, ventilation and air conditioning system at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy, obtained 5 million dollars for enhanced combat readiness training, guided the redesigning of a 158 million dollar intelligence exercise and enhanced firefighter performance with a 1.7 million dollar fire protection fleet biometrics project. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brian Lummus)
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“Serving as your command chief has been one of the greatest honors of my professional life, and the past two years have been nothing short of extraordinary,” expressed Chief Washington. “We’ve collectively built a strong foundation, fostered a culture of innovation and excellence and continually pushed the boundaries of what’s possible and at times, which seemed impossible.”

The change of responsibility ceremony is steeped in military tradition, serves the function of rendering honors to the departing senior enlisted leader and provides official recognition of the transfer of responsibility to the incoming senior enlisted leader. The ceremony reinforces the noncommissioned officer’s authority in the Air Force and highlights their support to the chain of command.

As command chief, Chief Neill will serve as the principal advisor to the 17th TRW commander on all matters concerning the readiness, professional development, utilization and effectiveness of the wing’s enlisted Airmen. He will direct the wing’s recognition and professional development programs and advise the commander on issues affecting the health, morale, welfare, discipline, and fitness of enlisted personnel. He is ultimately responsible for the quality of life for all of the assigned military and civilian personnel across the Wing.

“I take this responsibility with a heart full of gratitude,” stated Chief Neill. “Here at the 17th TRW, we will do like the Doolittle Raiders before us: we will own our airspace, we will have pride, we will have each other’s six and we’ll accomplish what our nation needs us to do.”

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Khamillia Washington, outgoing 17th Training Wing command chief, passes the guidon to Col. Angelina Maguinness, 17th TRW commander, during the change of responsibility ceremony at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, July 16, 2025. The change of responsibility ceremony is steeped in military tradition, serves the function of rendering honors to the departing senior enlisted leader and provides official recognition of the transfer of responsibility to the incoming senior enlisted leader. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brian Lummus)

17th Training Wing Change of Responsibility

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Khamillia Washington, outgoing 17th Training Wing command chief, passes the guidon to Col. Angelina Maguinness, 17th TRW commander, during the change of responsibility ceremony at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, July 16, 2025. The change of responsibility ceremony is steeped in military tradition, serves the function of rendering honors to the departing senior enlisted leader and provides official recognition of the transfer of responsibility to the incoming senior enlisted leader. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brian Lummus)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Angelina Maguinness, 17th Training Wing commander, passes the guidon to Chief Master Sgt. Derek Neill, incoming 17th TRW command chief, during the change of responsibility ceremony at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, July 16, 2025. Chief Neill will serve as the principal advisor to the 17th TRW commander on all matters concerning the readiness, professional development, utilization and effectiveness of the wing’s enlisted Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brian Lummus)

17th Training Wing Change of Responsibility

U.S. Air Force Col. Angelina Maguinness, 17th Training Wing commander, passes the guidon to Chief Master Sgt. Derek Neill, incoming 17th TRW command chief, during the change of responsibility ceremony at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, July 16, 2025. Chief Neill will serve as the principal advisor to the 17th TRW commander on all matters concerning the readiness, professional development, utilization and effectiveness of the wing’s enlisted Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brian Lummus)
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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Derek Neill, incoming 17th Training Wing command chief, gives his first coin as command chief to his father during the change of responsibility ceremony at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, July 16, 2025. Command chiefs advise the commander and senior leadership on military readiness, mission effectiveness, morale, welfare, discipline and fitness of enlisted personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brian Lummus)

17th Training Wing Change of Responsibility

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Derek Neill, incoming 17th Training Wing command chief, gives his first coin as command chief to his father during the change of responsibility ceremony at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, July 16, 2025. Command chiefs advise the commander and senior leadership on military readiness, mission effectiveness, morale, welfare, discipline and fitness of enlisted personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brian Lummus)
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