(Above) Lieutenant Col. Richard Koch, his wife Amanda, and his son John (7). Colonel Koch assumed command of the 43rd Fighter Squadron in a change of command ceremony, July 20. (Courtesy photo)
by Airman 1st Class Christopher Reel
325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
7/20/2012 - TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Lieutenant Col. Richard Koch assumed command of the 43rd Fighter Squadron during a change of command ceremony, July 20. Colonel Koch was previously the director of operations of the 43rd FS, Tyndall AFB, Fla.