58th Special Operations Wing Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Jeff McMaster, incoming 58th Special Operations Wing commander, receives the wing guidon from Maj. Gen. Roy W. Collins, Deputy Commander of Air Education and Training Command, during a change of command ceremony at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 24, 2026. The passing of the guidon is a traditional military ritual symbolizing the transfer of total authority and responsibility of the wing from the outgoing commander, Col. Jason Allen, to the incoming commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Donnell Schroeter)

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58th Special Operations Wing Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Jeff McMaster, 58th Special Operations Wing commander, gives his remarks, during a change of command ceremony at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 24, 2026. The Change of Command ceremony is a time-honored tradition that symbolizes the exchange of responsibility and leadership between officers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Donnell Schroeter)

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58th Special Operations Wing Change of Command

Airmen from the 58th Special Operations Wing stand in formation during the 58 SOW change of command ceremony at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 24, 2026. The change of command ceremony marked the official departure of outgoing commander Col. Jason Allen and the introduction of incoming commander Col. Jeff McMaster. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Donnell Schroeter)

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58th Special Operations Wing Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Jeff McMaster, 58th Special Operations Wing commander, gives his remarks, during a change of command ceremony at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 24, 2026. The Change of Command ceremony is a time-honored tradition that symbolizes the exchange of responsibility and leadership between officers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Donnell Schroeter)

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The 58th Special Operations Wing Welcomes Col. Jeff McMaster

Published June 26, 2026

Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M. --

On Wednesday June 24th, the 58th Special Operations Wing welcomed a new commander. Col. Jason Allen relinquished command of the 58 SOW to Col. Jeff McMaster after leading the wing, which provides training for special operations and combat search and rescue aircrews. The ceremony was presided over by Air Education and Training Command deputy commander, Maj. Gen. Roy W. Collins. During the ceremony Collins highlighted the achievements of Allen which included increased training efficiency and output. The 58 SOW continues to lead the Air Force in C-130 and HH-60 training to support strategic security at Air Force Global Strike installations.

58th Special Operations Wing Change of Command

58th Special Operations Wing Change of Command

58th Special Operations Wing Change of Command

58th Special Operations Wing Change of Command