43rd Fighter Squadron changes command Published July 20, 2012 By Airman 1st Class Christopher Reel 325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs 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.