33rd MXG assumption of command
Marine Col. Laura Sampsel, right, receives the flag from Col. David Hlakty, 33rd Fighter Wing commander, during the 33rd Maintenance Group assumption of command ceremony Oct. 16. The 33rd MXG is responsible for the bed-down and operational readiness of the three variants of the Joint Strike Fighter F-35 aircraft. Prior to arriving to Eglin, the colonel commanded the Defense Logistics Information Service, Battle Creek, Mich., and has leadership experience in other Marine Aviation Logistics squadrons and wings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bruce Hoffman.)