March 14, 2018 173rd Mission Support Group Command Changes Hands The 173rd Fighter Wing Mission Support Group welcomed a new commander, Feb. 11, 2018. Col. James Mitchell accepted the guideon from Col. Jeff Smith, 173rd Fighter Wing commander, signifying the moment that command passed to him.
March 14, 2018 173rd FW LRS Sees Top Leadership Change The 173rd Fighter Wing Logistics Readiness Squadron welcomed a new commander, Feb. 28, 2018. Lt. Col. William Wilkinson accepted the guideon from Col. James Mitchell, 173rd Mission Support Group commander, as he assumed command of the squadron.