15 June 2007

Group 22 & Palwaukee Composite Squadron Change Command


By: 1st Lt. JIM GRIGGS, CAP Palwaukee Composite Squadron

WHEELING, Ill -- On Tuesday, 5 June, a Change of Command ceremony took place for both Palwaukee Composite Squadron and Group 22. The Illinois Wing Commander, Colonel Maurice Givens officiated and was joined by Great Lakes Region Vice-Commander, Colonel Robert Karton. Both men praised the successes of the current units and their commanders.

Outgoing Group 22 Commander, Major Grant Farrell, presented the Palwaukee Composite colors to 1st Lt. Scott Murphy. Lt. Murphy recently had held the Deputy Commander of Seniors post at Group One's Midway Composite Squadron, located at Midway Airport in Chicago. He has also recently been the Illinois Wing Logistics Officer, a post he is leaving after he trains his replacement.

Major Farrell will be assuming the role of Group Operations Officer, a post he has enjoyed in the past. At the conclusion of the ceremony, both new Commanders tooks some time to address their past successes and lay out their respective plans for the future.

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