JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO- RANDOLPH, Texas - Maj. Gen. Clark J. Quinn assumed command of Nineteenth Air Force during a ceremony here June 5.
The 19th Air Force has a footprint that expands across 17 wings in 16 states, including the 1th Flying Training Wing at Columbus AFB, Miss., 32,000 Airmen, and over 1,500 aircraft.
After receiving the guidon, and taking command, Quinn said: “We draw our heritage from the 19th Tactical Air Command from World War II. Seventy-nine years ago today, those Airmen were making final preparations to support the June 6 D-Day landings in Normandy ... (and) escorted troop carriers and provided top cover to the assault area."
Prior to assuming command, Quinn served as the deputy commander for Ninth Air Force at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. He assisted with the development of contingency plans and the execution of air operations for the 21-nation U.S. Central Command area of responsibility covering Central and Southwest Asia.
Quinn has also commanded at the squadron and wing levels and has held staff assignments at the Air Force's headquarters, U.S. European Command and U.S. Central Command. (AETC 06/06/23) New commander assumes command at 19th Air Force > Columbus Air Force Base > Article Display (af.mil)
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