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Col. Nicole Schatz assumes command of 75th Mission Support Group

By Utah News Staff · July 23, 2026 · 1 min read
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Col. Nicole Schatz has taken command of the 75th Mission Support Group following a change of command ceremony held at Hill Air Force Base. As the new commander, Col. Schatz will oversee four squadrons responsible for various mission support functions.

Key takeaways

  • Col. Nicole Schatz is the new commander of the 75th Mission Support Group.
  • The change of command ceremony took place on July 1, 2026, at Hill Air Force Base.
  • The 75th Mission Support Group includes four squadrons overseeing logistics, law enforcement, and personnel services.

Col. Nicole Schatz assumed leadership of the 75th Mission Support Group during a change of command ceremony held July 1, 2026, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.

During the event, Col. Schatz performed her first salute to her command.

In her new role as commander of the 75th Mission Support Group, Col. Schatz will lead four squadrons.

These squadrons are responsible for several critical areas including force protection and law enforcement, military transportation and logistics readiness, personnel services, mission support functions, and service support for Hill AFB.

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