USAF 963rd Airborne Air Control Squadron Changes Leadership After Operation Epic Fury
Lt. Col. Costello assumed command of the 963rd Airborne Air Control Squadron from Lt. Col. Ashby during a ceremony on June 26, 2026, following the squadron's return from the Middle East. The unit was cited for its performance during Operation Epic Fury, managing over 150 aircraft and defending against 250 incoming threats while deployed. The transition marks the formal end of the squadron's combat rotation during the 2026 campaign against Iranian military infrastructure.