Commanders lead in challenging times

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SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. (AFPN) --  From a fighter-bomber wing during World War II to today's 50th Space Wing, more than 40 commanders have led dedicated Airmen in the pursuit of protecting the nation. 

Today's 50th SW provides crucial space support to the joint warfighter in the war on terrorism.

50th Fighter-Bomber Wing (June 1, 1949)
Brig. Gen. Bruce Johnson, June 1, 1949 - June 1, 1951

50th Fighter-Interceptor Wing (1 March 1950)
Brig. Gen. Bruce Johnson, June 1, 1949 June 1, 1951
Unit Inactive

50th Fighter-Bomber Wing (Jan. 1, 1953)
Col. Wallace S. Ford, Jan. 1, 1953 - July 21, 1954
Col. Melvin F. McNickle, July 22, 1954 - 23 Jun 1955
Col. Fred J. Ascani, June 24, 1955 - July 25, 1957
Brig. Gen. Henry C. Newcomer, July 26, 1957 - Aug. 1959

50th Tactical Fighter Wing (July 8, 1958)
Brig. Gen. Henry C. Newcomer, July 26, 1957 - Aug. 1959
Col. Frank L. Wood, Aug. 1959
Col. Jack S. Jenkins, Sept. 1, 1959 - July 15, 1962
Col. William P. McBride, July 16, 1962 - Feb. 11, 1963
Col. David T. McKnight, Feb. 12, 1963 - June 8, 1964
Col. Louis J. Lamm, June 9, 1964 - July 19, 1964
Col. George W. McLaughlin, July 20, 1964 - circa May 1966
Col. Richard C. Catledge, circa May 1966
Col. Robert L. Liles, May 20 1966 - June 27, 1968
Col. Forrest L. Rauscher, June 28, 1968 - June 13, 1969
Col. John W. Smith, June 14, 1969 - April 21, 1970
Col. William B. Craig, April 22, 1970 - Nov. 16, 1970
Col. Billy F. Rogers, Nov. 17, 1970 - Sept. 30, 1971
Col. William C. Norris, Oct. 1, 1971 - Jan. 1, 1973
Brig. Gen. Michael E. DeArmond, Jan. 2, 1973 - Aug. 25, 1974
Col. Paul M. Ingram, Aug. 26, 1974 - March 13, 1975
Brig. Gen. James P. Albritton, March 14, 1975 - May 18, 1978
Col. Emery S. Wetzel, Jr., May 19, 1978 - June 23, 1980
Col. David M. Goodrich, June 24, 1980 - Jan. 28, 1982
Brig. Gen. Wilfred L. Goodson, Jan. 29, 1982 - Oct. 19, 1982
Col. John M. Davey, Oct. 20, 1982 - Jan. 7, 1984
Col. Clifton C. Clark, Jr., Jan. 8, 1984 - July 30, 1986
Brig. Gen. Ben Nelson, Jr., July 31, 1986 - Feb. 28, 1988
Col. Roger C. Taylor, March 1, 1988 - Feb. 26, 1990
Col. George W. Norwood, Feb. 27, 1990 - Sept. 30, 1991
Unit Inactive

50th Space Wing (Jan. 30, 1992)
Brig. Gen. Roger G. DeKok, Jan. 30, 1992 - June 16, 1993
Col. Gregory Giles, June 17, 1993 - Nov. 3, 1994
Col. Simon P. Worden, Nov. 4, 1994 - March 21, 1996
Brig. Gen. Glen W. Moorhead III, March 22, 1996 - April 24, 1997
Col. Elwood C. Tircuit, April 25, 1997- June 9, 1999
Col. Richard E. Webber, June 9, 1999 - April 19, 2001
Col. Larry D. James, April 20, 2001 - June 8, 2003
Col. Michael D. Selva (Interim), Feb. 7, 2003 - circa May 2003
Col. Suzanne M. Vautrinot, June 9, 2003 - April 3, 2005
Col. John E. Hyten, April 4, 2005 - May 14, 2006
Col. James C. Hutto, Jr. (Interim), May 15, 2006 - Oct. 13, 2006
Col. John E. Hyten, Oct. 14, 2006 - May 3, 2007
Col. Teresa A. Djuric, May 4, 2007 -