Operations Support Squadron change of command

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  • By Staff Sgt. Lou Burton
  • 482nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs
HOMESTEAD AIR RESERVE BASE, Fla. --  During a brief change of command ceremony for the 482nd Operations Support Squadron, Lt. Col. Robert R. Tofil relieved Lt. Col. John G. Poor, Sept. 8.

Poor was recognized for outstanding service to the United States while assigned to 482nd OSS and the 93rd Fighter Squadron at Homestead ARB from Sept. 30, 2009 to May 28, 2012.

"I am honored to be given this opportunity to work with such an outstanding unit," said Tofil.

Tofil was the Assistant Deputy Commander of Operations and flight commander for the 69th Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. With more than 2,000 flight hours, Tofil is an F-16 instructor pilot and mission commander with a Masters Degree in Aeronautical Science.