Homestead Air Reserve Base

Maj. Kevon McNichol assumed command of the 482d Communications Squadron during an Assumption of Command Ceremony held June 7, 2026, at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida. During the ceremony, Col. Nathan J. List, commander of the 482d Mission Support Group, passed the squadron guidon to McNichol, symbolizing the transfer of authority, responsibility, and accountability for the unit.

Please join us in welcoming Maj. McNichol as commander of the 482d Communications Squadron.

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach visited Homestead Air Reserve Base during Memorial Day weekend to personally thank the Airmen and support personnel working behind the scenes to support air show operations across South Florida.

During the visit, Wilsbach met with aircrew, maintainers, security forces personnel, and support teams from multiple units staged at Homestead ARB for the weekend’s air operations. He also discussed mission readiness, operational capability, and the importance of maintaining combat-capable forces ready to respond anytime, anywhere.

Aircraft and personnel supporting the weekend’s operations included the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, B-52H Stratofortress aircrew, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team, A-10C Thunderbolt II Airmen, KC-135 Stratotanker crews, and the 93rd Fighter Squadron “Makos,” along with additional Total Force support personnel.

(U.S. Air Force photos by Master Sgt. Lionel Castellano)

Lt. Col. Michael Maise, commander of the 482d Maintenance Group, was promoted to the rank of colonel during a ceremony recognizing his leadership, dedication, and continued service.

As the 482d Maintenance Group commander, Maise leads Airmen responsible for ensuring aircraft readiness and sustaining the wing’s ability to generate combat airpower.