COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- A change of command ceremony held in the Fire Station commemorated Col. Anthony Sansano taking command of the 14th Mission Support Group June 16 at Columbus Air Force Base.
Col. John Nichols, 14th Flying Training Wing Commander, handed the guidon for the 14th MSG to Sansano signifying a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit which ensures the unit is never without official leadership and also signifies an allegiance of soldiers to their unit's commander.
In this capacity he assists and provides military advice to the Wing Commander on the development and implementation of goals, plans, policies and procedures to accomplish all wing support activities. As commander, he provides essential services with a 750-person workforce and $38 million budget, operates and maintains facilities and infrastructure for a 6,013-acre pilot training base and provides law enforcement, supply, transportation, fire protection, communications, education, recreation, and personnel management for 10,000 people.
Sansano was previously serving as the Deputy Director of Airman and Family Care, Air Force Personnel Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas.
Sansano entered the Air Force in 1994 as a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy. He has served in a wide variety of assignments to include base level, major command, Air Force Personnel Center, Air Staff, and command.
Sansano is married to Amanda and they have seven children, Rachel, Lauren, Ryan, Brady, Glory, Sean, and Hope.