56th CMS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Edward Romero, 56th Maintenance Group commander, passes the guidon to Maj. Randy Garner, incoming 56th Component Maintenance Squadron commander, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, June 15, 2026. The ceremony symbolized the transfer of authority as Garner assumed command of the squadron, supporting the 56th Fighter Wing’s rapid modernization and advanced F-35A Lightning II training standards, projecting unmatched U.S. power worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)

56th CMS Change of Command

Published June 15, 2026
By Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins
56 FW/PA

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- U.S. Air Force Col. Edward Romero, 56th Maintenance Group commander, passes the guidon to Maj. Randy Garner, incoming 56th Component Maintenance Squadron commander, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, June 15, 2026. The ceremony symbolized the transfer of authority as Garner assumed command of the squadron, supporting the 56th Fighter Wing’s rapid modernization and advanced F-35A Lightning II training standards, projecting unmatched U.S. power worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)