Schulte takes command of 434th MXG Published April 13, 2014 By Staff Sgt. Andrew McLaughlin 434th ARW Public Affairs GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind. -- A new commander has landed at Grissom to lead the maintainers responsible for keeping the Air Force Reserve's largest KC-135R Stratotanker unit up and flying. Col. Anna Schulte, took command of the 434th Maintenance Group during a ceremony held in Dock 1 here April 12. Brig. Gen. John Flournoy Jr., 4th Air Force commander, who presided over the ceremony, passed the 434th MXG guidon to the new commander. "I consider it an honor to be your maintenance group commander," said Schulte. "My job is to ensure the environment and resources are there to do the job." She also said it was important that all Airmen look out for one another in various ways. "We each have a responsibility of being a wingman and the opportunity to be a teacher, mentor and leader," she continued. Schulte replaced Col. Paul Weimer, who has moved on to command the 919th Maintenance Group at Duke Field, Fla. Weimer said he enjoyed his time at Grissom where he oversaw the maintenance of Grissom's 16 KC-135R Stratotankers. "I'll miss working with the tankers," said Weimer. Schulte's husband and granddaughter attended the ceremony, and she expressed appreciation for her family's love and support. She also took a moment to share some words of wisdom from her father who retired a chief master sergeant in the Air Force. "Take care of your Airmen and they will take care of you," she said. As the largest KC-135 unit in the Air Force Reserve Command, Airmen and aircraft from the 434th ARW routinely deploy around the world in support of the Air Force mission and U.S. strategic objectives. Stay connected with Grissom and the 434th ARW on Facebook and Twitter.
