New leader assumes command of Dover AFB’s reserve wing

Col. D. Scott Durham, incoming 512th Airlift Wing commander, publicly thanks his family during the 512th Airlift Wing change of command ceremony Aug. 1, 2015, on Dover Air Force Base, for the support they have given. Durham’s previous assignment was at the Pentagon, where he served as the deputy director for mobilization in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Bernie Kale)

Wreaths Across America in Dover

Col. Scott Durham (center), 512th Airlift Wing commander, alongside his executive officer Capt. Jason Lowrey, salute during the National Anthem at the Wreaths Across America ceremony December 7 in Dover, Del. Durham represented Team Dover at the event that was also attended by Delaware National Guard Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Frank Vavala. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Bernie Kale)

Wing commander receives new assignment

Published April 10, 2017

Col. D. Scott Durham, commander of the 512th Airlift Wing, Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, has been selected to take command of the 439th Airlift Wing, Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts.

Durham is a command pilot with more than 5,000 flight hours. Since August 2015, he has commanded the Liberty Wing, a 1,700-person organization, which supports Air Mobility Command’s worldwide airlift mission, operating C-5 and C-17 aircraft.

"The team work here is unparalleled in my experience thus far,” said Durham. “From the 436^th (Airlift Wing) to the local Dover community, this place is special. All of the success we have enjoyed here is built on this very solid foundation. The 512th is an organization of patriotic well trained and motivated civilians and Reservist.

“Every day, day in and day out they come here and do the hard work for the defense of our nation. Jennifer and I will truly miss Dover and our little community in Magnolia. We thank you for letting our family call this place home over the last few years. It really has been great!"