Maj. Richard Ropac assumes command of the 482nd Communications Squadron
HOMESTEAD AIR RESERVE BASE, Fla. – Maj. Richard C. Ropac (left) is congratulated by Chief Master Sgt. Clarence Tears, 482nd Fighter Wing Command Chief Master Sergeant, after assuming command of the 482nd Communications Squadron during a ceremony at the Heritage Hall Conference Center on August 2. The new commander arrives at Homestead Air Reserve Base after serving as the Deputy Chief, Communications Requirements with the Joint Information Operations Warfare Command at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Destiny Miner)