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Lt. Col. Neal Van Houten, former 23d Equipment Maintenance Squadron commander, shares a laugh before taking command of the newly re-designated 23d Maintenance Squadron, Nov. 9, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Van Houten took command of Air Combat Command’s second largest squadron, leading the 800 men and women who are responsible for executing safe and reliable maintenance on aircraft systems, ground equipment and munitions to support the 23d Wing's attack and rescue missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Greg Nash)


Re-designated 23d Maintenance Squadron continues legacy

Lt. Col. Neal Van Houten, former 23d Equipment Maintenance Squadron commander, shares a laugh before taking command of the newly re-designated 23d Maintenance Squadron, Nov. 9, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Van Houten took command of Air Combat Command’s second largest squadron, leading the 800 men and women who are responsible for executing safe and reliable maintenance on aircraft systems, ground equipment and munitions to support the 23d Wing's attack and rescue missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Greg Nash)

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