19-05-2025
Hurlburt Advanced C2 Training Squadron welcomes new commander
HURLBURT, Fla. (WKRG) — The 705th Training Squadron has welcomed a new commander to the team during a formal change of command ceremony.
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Lt. Col. Matthew 'Blanks' Nelson succeeded Lt. Col. Benjamin 'Dragon' Lee in leading the U.S. Air Force's only advanced command and control training unit, a U.S. Air Force Hurlburt Field news release said.
The ceremony was held at Hurlburt Field May 13, and was led by Col. James Fields II, 505th Test and Training Group commander, who spoke of the squadron's expertise and the role they play in shaping the future of operational command and control for the U.S. Air Force, the release said.
'This unit is trusted with solving the toughest operational C2 (command and control) problems and shaping the Air Force's approach to joint and combined warfare,' Fields said. 'Lt. Col. Lee took that responsibility and drove the squadron to new heights.'
In his parting speech, Lee commented on the squadron's accomplishments and the significance of leadership.
'The success of the 705th TRS (Training Squadron) has been built on the hard work and dedication of every individual here. I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together, and I know that with Lt. Col. Nelson at the helm, the squadron will continue to evolve and lead the way in C2 excellence,' he said.
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Nelson then took the ceremonial guidon — the squadron's flag — to officially mark the beginning of a new chapter for the 705th TRS. Nelson previously served as the squadron's director of operations.
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