552 AMXS Assumption of Command
Maj. Christian Backhaus addresses the crowd for the first time after assuming command of the 552nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron in a ceremony Monday in Bldg. 230, Dock 2. Major Backhaus replaces Lt. Col. Ronald Llantada, who recently took over as deputy commander for the 461st Maintenance Group at Robins Air Force Base, Ga. Major Backhaus previously served as commander of the 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Col. Andre Kennedy, 552nd Maintenance Group commander, presided over the ceremony attended by a host of family, friends and co-workers. (Air Force photo by Darren D. Heusel/Released)