316th Mission Support Group receives new commander

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Col. Tyler Schaff, 316th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, passes the 316th Mission Support Group guidon to Col. Nichole Scott, 316th MSG commander, during an assumption of command ceremony at JBA, Md., July 2, 2020.

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316th Mission Support Group receives new commander

Col. Tyler Schaff, 316th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, passes the 316th Mission Support Group guidon to Col. Nichole Scott, 316th MSG commander, during an assumption of command ceremony at JBA, Md., July 2, 2020. An assumption of command is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit to a commanding officer.

Col. Nichole Scott (right), salutes Col. Tyler Schaff, 316th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander to assume command of the 316th Mission Support Group during an assumption of command ceremony at JBA, Md., July 2, 2020.

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316th Mission Support Group receives new commander

Col. Nichole Scott (right), salutes Col. Tyler Schaff, 316th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander to assume command of the 316th Mission Support Group during an assumption of command ceremony at JBA, Md., July 2, 2020. Scott will lead more than 1,500 personnel providing civil engineer, contracting, force support and logistics capabilities throughout the National Capital Region.

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. –

Col. Nichole Scott assumed command of the 316th Mission Support Group during an assumption of command ceremony here, July 2, 2020.

“Thank you for giving me an opportunity to lead this fantastic group,” said Scott. “I’m absolutely ready and my career has prepared me for times like this. I look forward to what the next two years will bring us.”

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