Col. Jennifer Hammerstedt is Hill AFB's installation commander
NEWFIELD -- When it comes to great leaders, Our Lady of Mercy Academy (OLMA) is especially proud of this one -- Col. Jennifer Hammerstedt, OLMA Class of 1991. Col. Hammerstedt assumed command of the 75th Air Base Wing (ABW) and became installation commander of Hill Air Force Base (AFB), Utah, during a change of command ceremony. Prior to coming to Hill AFB, Hammerstedt served as commander of the 402nd Aircraft Maintenance Group at Robins AFB, Georgia.
"There really is no greater honor than to serve those who serve," said Hammerstedt. "I could not be more excited about the opportunity to support those who generate airpower from its inception, to sustainment and deployment, across all spectrums."
As Hill Air Force Base's installation commander, Hammerstedt is responsible for the Air Force's second largest base by population and size. The wing oversees one million acres and more than 1,300 facilities valued at $6.5 billion while providing installation support to the Ogden Air Logistics Complex, Life Cycle Management Center, Nuclear Weapons Center, 388th and 419th Fighter Wings and more than 50 other associate units totaling 21,000 personnel. The 75th ABW also has base support responsibility for the operation of the 1,490-squadre-mile Utah Test and Training Range.
Hammerstedt was commissioned in 1996 as a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy. During her career she has led flight line maintenance and munitions operations in six different Air Force wings. She deployed worldwide in support of Operations Northern and South Watch, Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn, including two deployed squadron commands. Col. Hammerstedt also served on two major command staffs and as an Air Force legislative fellow in the office of U.S. Congressman Trent Franks from Arizona.
"We couldn't be more proud of Jennifer," said Brooke A. Coyle, Head of School. "Her reputation as a great leader both in and out of the Air Force is well known at OLMA. We are grateful for her service and look forward to continuing to follow her career."
OLMA is South Jersey's privately owned, Catholic High School for young women. It was founded in 1962, by the Daughters of Our Lady of Mercy. The academy is a high school designed for women by women. To find out more, visit www.olmanj.org or call 856-697-2008.
This item submitted by Our Lady of Mercy Academy.