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 Air Force Reserve welcomes its new commanderPublished Aug. 4, 2022
                        
                        By Jaimi Chafin
                        
                        
                        Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command Public Affairs
                **ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. (AFNS) --**
                **Lt. Gen. John Healy**received command of the**Air Force Reserve Command**from Air Force Chief of Staff**Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.**, during a change of command ceremony at**Robins Air Force Base**, Aug. 3.The change of command ceremony followed Healy’s promotion ceremony where he was promoted from major general to lieutenant general.
Healy took command from **Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee**, outgoing AFRC commander, who is retiring after 36 years of service. As the new commander, Healy will have full responsibility for 74,000 Reserve Airmen and civilians at three numbered air forces, one space wing, 33 flying wings, 12 flying groups and other subordinate units. As chief of Air Force Reserve, he will serve as principal adviser on reserve matters to the secretary of the Air Force and the Air Force chief of staff.“For the men and women of the Air Force Reserve, you fill that unique role of bringing diverse strengths and experiences gained from your dual civilian and military identities — not just to one area, but to everything we provide the nation,” Brown said. “I’m thankful for the professionalism, capability and competency of the Reserve Airmen here at Air Force Reserve Command.”Lt. Gen. John Healy accepts the Air Force Reserve Command guidon from Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. during a change of command ceremonyLt. Gen. John Healy accepts the Air Force Reserve Command guidon from Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. during a change of command ceremony at Robins Air Force Base, Ga., Aug. 3, 2022. AFRC's mission is to provide combat-ready forces to fly, flight, and win. Healy previously served as the deputy to the chief of the Air Force Reserve, Headquarters U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Louis Vega Jr.)
            
            
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    Honor Guard Airmen unfurl a three-star flagHonor Guard Airmen unfurl a three-star flag for Lt. Gen. John Healy during his promotion ceremony at Robins Air Force Base, Ga., Aug. 3, 2022. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. presided over the ceremony before Healy took command of Air Force Reserve Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicole King)
            
            
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    Photo of honor guard presenting the colors during a change of command ceremonyAir Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.; Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee, outgoing commander of Air Force Reserve Command; and Lt. Gen. John Healy, the new AFRC commander; all stand at attention during the national anthem for the AFRC change of command ceremony at Robins Air Force Base, Ga., Aug. 3, 2022. Healy previously served as the deputy to the chief of the Air Force Reserve, Headquarters U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Louis Vega Jr.)
            
            
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Brown shared some words of praise and encouragement with Healy.“John, in every role, you’ve led our Air Force and Airmen to remarkable success,” Brown said. “I’m excited for you to have this opportunity to pour your immense talent and dedication to leading the professionals of the Air Force Reserve. I look forward to watching the Air Force Reserve Command continue to grow and thrive under your steady hand.”
Following receipt of the guidon, Healy gave his first address at Robins' Museum of Aviation as the new commander of AFRC.“We’re in a great place thanks to your steady leadership,” Healy said to Scobee. “And I’m all-in to continue down the path that you so ably set out in front of us. My priorities and goals are going to bepretty basic and straightforward — ready now, transforming for the future.”Lt. Gen. John Healy’s family pin his new rank on his uniformLt. Gen. John Healy’s family pin his new rank on his uniform during his promotion ceremony at Robins Air Force Base, Ga., Aug. 3, 2022. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. presided over the ceremony before Healy took command of Air Force Reserve Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicole King)
            
            
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T-38, C-141B, C-17A and C-5A/B. Healy has also flown for the civilian airline industry, logging flight time on the Boeing 737 and the Airbus 320.Brown made a special presentation to Janis Scobee, who was awarded the Distinguished Public Service award for her outstanding support and mentorship of the families during Scobee’s time serving as commander.During Scobee’s final address to the command he said all he was able to accomplish within the command during his time was due to the excellence of his team and the Reserve Airmen serving alongside him.“There has been no point in my career more meaningful than this and it’s all because of you,” Scobee said.LR 



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