2d Bomb Wing change of command

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- Col. Timothy Fay (right), accepts the 2d Bomb Wing guidon from Maj. Gen. Floyd Carpenter, Eighth Air Force commander, to signify his assumption of command during the wing change-of-command ceremony July 19. The passing of command is one deeply rooted in military tradition, dating back to the Norman Conquest of England. It serves as a visible means of handing the reins of command to the new commander. As the unit flag or guidon is exchanged, it represents the responsibility associated with the unit being surrendered and accepted. Colonel Fay took over command from Colonel Steven Basham. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chad Warren)(RELEASED)

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2d Bomb Wing change of command

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- Maj. Gen. Floyd Carpenter, Eighth Air Force commander, presents the Legion of Merit to Col. Steven Basham, outgoing 2d Bomb Wing commander, during the wing change-of-command ceremony July 19. The passing of command is one deeply rooted in military tradition, dating back to the Norman Conquest of England. It serves as a visible means of handing the reins of command to the new commander. As the unit flag or guidon is exchanged, it represents the responsibility associated with the unit being surrendered and accepted. Colonel Basham relinquished command to Colonel Timothy Fay. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chad Warren)(RELEASED)

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BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- Col. Steven Basham (right), passes the 2d Bomb Wing guidon to Maj. Gen. Floyd Carpenter, Eighth Air Force commander, to signify his relinquishment of command during the wing change-of-command ceremony July 19. The passing of command is one deeply rooted in military tradition, dating back to the Norman Conquest of England. It serves as a visible means of handing the reins of command to the new commander. As the unit flag or guidon is exchanged, it represents the responsibility associated with the unit being surrendered and accepted. Colonel Basham relinquished command to Colonel Timothy Fay. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chad Warren)(RELEASED)

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BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- Members of the 2d Bomb Wing render their first salute to Col. Timothy Fay, 2d BW commander. Col. Steven Basham relinquished command to Colonel Fay July 19 during the change of command ceremony at Hoban Hall. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman La'Shanette V. Garrett)(RELEASED)

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Barksdale, 2d Bomb Wing welcomes new commander

Published July 22, 2010
By Airman 1st Class Allison M. Boehm
2d Bomb Wing Public Affairs

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- Col. Timothy Fay assumed command of the 2d Bomb Wing from Col. Steven Basham during a ceremony at Hoban Hall July 19.

Maj. Gen. Floyd L. Carpenter, commander, 8th Air Force, presided over the ceremony.

"It is an honor to be back serving for the mighty deuce and the war-fighting Airmen here," said Colonel Fay.

Colonel Fay started his career at Barksdale in May 1989 serving as an executive officer and B-52 pilot with the 596th Bomb Squadron and returned again in November 2007 as the 2d Operations Group Commander.

"I am grateful to be afforded the opportunity to build upon the foundation of excellence here at Barksdale," said Colonel Fay.

Under the previous dedicated command of Colonel Basham, the 2d BW earned success during multiple inspections and ensured the wing's combat capabilities remained ready at all times, said General Carpenter.

"Colonel Fay is taking on an amazing responsibility," said General Carpenter. "I know that he will meet this duty head-on."

"I am extremely pleased to be able to fly, fight and win with the men and women of the 2d BW," said Colonel Fay.

Colonel Fay graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. In 1987 after receiving a Bachelor's degree and being named a distinguished graduate. Since then, the colonel has to attained four Master's degrees and more military and civilian educational achievements, including being named a distinguished graduate in 2005 at the National War College, Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington D.C.

Most recently, Colonel Fay served as the director, strategic communication division U.S. Forces-Iraq in Baghdad, Iraq. Colonel Fay is a command pilot with more than 3,600 flying hours, to include time flown on both the B-2 Spirit and B-52 Stratofortress aircraft.

He has served in Operations Desert Storm, Allied Force and Iraqi Freedom.

2d Bomb Wing change of command

2d Bomb Wing change of command

2d Bomb Wing change of command

2d Bomb Wing change of command