New boss at IWTC Corry

PENSACOLA, Fla. - Cmdr. Zach McKeehan relieved Cmdr. Chad Smith as commanding officer of the Information Warfare Training Command (IWTC) here at Corry Station during a July 10 change of command ceremony. Smith, a native of Indianapolis, Ind., assumed command in September 2017, and was responsible for leading the largest schoolhouse in the Center for Information Warfare Training (CIWT) domain. Capt. Nick Andrews, commanding officer of Center for Information Warfare Training (CIWT), called Smith a “truly an inspiring cryptologist and leader, and his legacy within the information warfare community will continue to endure through the thousands of graduates shaped during his tenure here.” McKeehan, a native of Central Point, Ore., comes to Corry Station from duty as executive officer at the Navy Information Operations Command in Hawaii. After the change of command, Smith’s retirement ceremony honored and recognized his 20 years of service. (Source: IWTC 07/11/19)