Lt. Col. David Sundlov assumes command of Homestead ARB's 93rd Fighter Squadron
HOMESTEAD AIR RESERVE BASE, Fla. --
Lt. Col. David Sundlov assumed command of the 93rd Fighter Squadron in a change-of-command ceremony here Jan. 12, as the legacy of the Makos was passed to him from Lt. Col. Michael Hohman.
Sundlov was previously the director of operations for the 93rd FS. He succeeds Hohman, who will be continuing his Air Force career with the 482nd Operations Group.
"This is a proud moment for me," said Sundlov. "I've wanted to be a fighter pilot since I was in middle school. And to be a squadron commander is obviously a great honor. I look forward to taking the squadron to combat."
As the commander of the 93rd FS, Sundlov will lead a fully combat-ready unit capable of providing F-16C multi-purpose fighter aircraft, along with mission ready pilots and support personnel, for short-notice worldwide deployment.
According to Col. Michael Hernandez, 482nd Operations Group Commander, Sundlov has an outstanding pedigree, and he's capable of doing anything in the Air Force.
"Those of you who have been around a long time know a good pedigree can be a dangerous thing, because, often, a guy with a sharp pedigree might not be a very good leader," said Hernandez. "However, in absence of all the great things he's done, if you came here having known none of those things, he would still be the absolute right guy for this job, because, like Hohman, Sundlov has that intangible natural leadership ability."
Airmen of the 93rd FS have supported, and continue to support, numerous operations and deployments, flying combat missions in support of the war on terrorism. The Makos fly more than 5,700 hours and 4,400 sorties each year.
Sundlov was previously the director of operations for the 93rd FS. He succeeds Hohman, who will be continuing his Air Force career with the 482nd Operations Group.
"This is a proud moment for me," said Sundlov. "I've wanted to be a fighter pilot since I was in middle school. And to be a squadron commander is obviously a great honor. I look forward to taking the squadron to combat."
As the commander of the 93rd FS, Sundlov will lead a fully combat-ready unit capable of providing F-16C multi-purpose fighter aircraft, along with mission ready pilots and support personnel, for short-notice worldwide deployment.
According to Col. Michael Hernandez, 482nd Operations Group Commander, Sundlov has an outstanding pedigree, and he's capable of doing anything in the Air Force.
"Those of you who have been around a long time know a good pedigree can be a dangerous thing, because, often, a guy with a sharp pedigree might not be a very good leader," said Hernandez. "However, in absence of all the great things he's done, if you came here having known none of those things, he would still be the absolute right guy for this job, because, like Hohman, Sundlov has that intangible natural leadership ability."
Airmen of the 93rd FS have supported, and continue to support, numerous operations and deployments, flying combat missions in support of the war on terrorism. The Makos fly more than 5,700 hours and 4,400 sorties each year.
