Col. Humble assumes command of the 11 OG
Members of the Air Force Honor Guard await the arrival of the official party at the 11th Operations Group assumption of command ceremony on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling March 22. Colonel Gina Humble assumed command of the 11 OG, which oversees the the Air Force Honor Guard, Band and Arlington Chaplaincy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Torey Griffith)
Colonel Ken Rizer, 11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews commander, and Col. Gina Humble, 11 Operations Group commander, salute members of the Air Force Honor Guard as they arrive at the assumption of command ceremony on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling March 22. Colonel Gina Humble assumed command, and will lead the group "to a higher level of excellence."
Col. Humble assumes command of the 11 OG
Colonel Gina C. Humble takes the guidon from Col. Ken Rizer, 11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews commander, assuming command of the 11th Operations Group in a ceremony on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling March 22. Colonel Humble comes to the 11th Wing with a distinguished record of service, and extensive education, including three master's degrees. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Torey Griffith)
Col. Humble assumes command of the 11 OG
Colonel Ken Rizer, 11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews commander, salutes members of the Air Force Honor Guard as he departs the 11th Operations Group assumption of command ceremony on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling March 22. Colonel Gina Humble assumed command, and will lead the group "to a higher level of excellence." (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Torey Griffith)
Col. Humble assumes command of the 11 OG
Colonel Gina Humble salutes members of the Air Force Honor Guard as she departs her 11th Operations Group assumption of command ceremony on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling March 22. The 11th Operations Group oversees several prestigious organizations such as the Air Force Honor Guard and the Air Force Band, both of which display the Air Force's pride and dedication to perfection worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Torey Griffith)
Col. Humble assumes command of the 11 OG
Members of the The United States Air Force Strolling Strings entertain attendees at the 11th Operations Group assumption of command ceremony on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling March 22. Colonel Gina Humble assumed command of the distinguished group that includes the Air Force Honor Guard, the Air Force Band and the Arlington Chaplaincy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Torey Griffith)
Col. Humble assumes command of the 11 OG
Master Sgt. Ryan Carson, lead singer of the Air Force Band's rock specialists, Max Impact, belts out the lyrics to "Send Me," a song written about the American Airman. Max Impact entertained attendees at Col. Humble's assumption of command ceremony March 22. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Torey Griffith)
Col. Humble assumes command of the 11 OG
Master Sgt. Ryan Carson, lead singer of the Air Force Band's rock specialists, Max Impact, belts out the lyrics to "Send Me," a song written about the American Airman. Max Impact entertained attendees at Col. Humble's assumption of command ceremony March 22. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Torey Griffith)
By By Senior Airman Torey Griffith / Published March 23, 2011
JOINT BASE ANACOSTIAS-BOLLING, Washington, D.C.,,
Cololnel Gina Humble assumed command of the 11th Operations Group in a ceremony here March 22.
Colonel Ken Rizer, 11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews commander, praised her leadership skills and past performance, citing two performance reports that were hand written by Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama.
"The best in Air Force leadership is exactly what the 11th Operations Group requires and deserves," said Colonel Rizer. "Colonel Humble, you are the leader the 11th Operations Group needs, and you're going to do great. Congratulations."
The 11th Operations Group oversees several prestigious organizations such as the Air Force Honor Guard and the Air Force Band, both of which display the Air Forces pride and dedication to perfection worldwide.
"Whether it is through precision drill, powerful music, or the spoken word of God, these Airmen motivate, inspire and spread goodwill to people around the globe," Colonel Humble said. "I look forward to helping (the Air Force Honor Guard, Band and Arlington Chaplaincy) extend their tradition of excellence as global ambassadors for the United States Air Force."
Colonel Humble offered words of inspiration to the audience, quoting a rather unconventional reference - Dr. Seuss.
"If you look a little closer, I think you'll find his lessons in leadership are simple, relevant and meaningful," Colonel Humble said. "In his book entitled 'On Beyond Zebra,' Dr. Seuss suggests we need to look beyond the status-quo and search for answers about an unknown future."
The character in the story isn't satisfied with the conventional 26 letters in the alphabet, and decides to invent new letters beyond "Z."
"Each and every member of the 11th Operations Group is a master of perfection in executing the mission, upholding standards and preserving our Air Force Heritage," the colonel said. "My challenge to you today is to start asking yourself, 'what else?' What else can we do as an organization that we have never done before?
"I look forward to serving with you as we take the 11th Operations Group to a higher level of excellence," Colonel Humble said. "The possibilities are endless as long as we remember to look 'on beyond zebra.'"
