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15th CPTS change of command ceremony

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  • By Tech. Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn
  • 15th Wing Public Affairs
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii --  The 15th Comptroller Squadron officially changed hands June 27.

Maj. Amanda B. Evans assumed command from Lt. Col. Theresa Sheppard at a change-of-command ceremony held at the Missing Man formation here.

"From Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation, presidential visits, the first joint base total force integration inspection, Rim of the Pacific Exercises, airman leadership school and Hawaii Five-0 filmings, you have supported the men and women of the 15th Wing, and all of Team Hickam, in countless ways through professionalism and dedication," said Sheppard addressing the flight for the final time as commander. "Despite being small and transitional, you rose to every occasion, and continuously got the job done. So many things you do are not glamorous, but essential for our success. I know that I have only touched the tip of the iceberg for all the things you all have done, but know that I have learned so much from you. Thanks for the teamwork and sharing your lives with me. I think we made it a little better along the way."

During the ceremony, Sheppard was presented the Meritorious Service Medal for her outstanding service and accomplishments as commander to the 15th CPTS and Wing Staff Agencies.

Just before relinquishing command, Sheppard thanked her family, special guests, 15th Wing leadership, and group and squadron commanders.

Incoming commander, Evans, comes to Team Hickam from the 628th Comptroller Squadron, 628th Air Base Wing, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, where she served as the IMA comptroller.

As the new 15th CPTS commander, Evans is responsible for the morale, welfare and good order and discipline of the Airmen providing financial services and support to 11,500 active duty Air Force, dependent, civilian and retired military personnel. She provides financial advice and decision support in the execution of the 15th Wing's $30M AF budget and the accounting of $600M for 65 tenant and 118 geographically separated units.

"Sheppard, you have been a great leader over the last couple of years. The squadron has provided world-class customer service across the base and through the MAJCOM staff. And it's evident that they take pride in this squadron and the work that they do here. Their growth and development is because of your servant leadership and I promise to continue that legacy for you," said Evans after taking command.

"To the men and women of the 15th CPTS, we know it's all about providing great customer service and ensuring that we wisely spend taxpayers' dollars that are entrusted to us. It's important that we do our jobs well, because the men and women of this installation deserve it. I am proud to be your new commander, and I look forward to working with you and leading you, to become the best finance squadron in Pacific Air Forces."