First Female Commander Takes Helm at Nellis Air Force Base Wing
Col. Christine Littlejohn made history on July 17, 2026, by becoming the first female commander of the 99th Air Base Wing at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. She leads 12 squadrons and two groups supporting over 10,000 personnel. Littlejohn, a veteran of Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, and Inherent Resolve, succeeded Col. Jason Glynn, who managed the base through a government shutdown and security incidents. Officials emphasized her selection was based strictly on merit.
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Colonel takes helm at Nevada air base wing as unit’s first female commander
Col. Christine Littlejohn made history by becoming the first female commander of the 99th Air Base Wing at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, during a ceremony on July 17, 2026. She now leads 12 squadrons and two groups responsible for base operations support. Littlejohn previously commanded the 502nd Installation Support Group at Joint Base San Antonio and has served in strategic roles across multiple major commands, supporting combat deployments including Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, and Inherent Resolve. She succeeded Col. Jason Glynn, who led the wing for two years through a government shutdown, civilian workforce restructuring, and security incidents. The 99th Air Base Wing supports over 10,000 personnel assigned to the Air Force Warfare Center and 52 tenant units, providing installation support for training in air, space, and cyberspace.
Colonel takes helm at Nevada air base wing as unit’s first female commander
Col. Christine Littlejohn assumed command of the 99th Air Base Wing at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, on July 17, 2026, becoming the first woman to lead the unit in its history. The wing oversees 12 squadrons and two groups providing base operations support to more than 10,000 personnel. Littlejohn previously commanded the 502nd Installation Support Group at Joint Base San Antonio and has supported combat deployments including Operation Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, and Inherent Resolve. She succeeded Col. Jason Glynn, who led the installation through a government shutdown, civilian workforce restructuring, and recovery from an F-16C aircraft incident. A Nellis spokesperson emphasized that commanders are selected strictly on merit. The 99th Air Base Wing provides installation support for operational testing, tactics development, and training in air, space, and cyberspace at Nellis, which houses 14,000 service members and civilians.
Colonel Christine Littlejohn becomes first female commander of 99th Air Base Wing at Nellis AFB
Col. Christine Littlejohn assumed command of the 99th Air Base Wing at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, on July 17, 2026, becoming the first woman to lead the unit in its history. The wing oversees 12 squadrons and two groups providing base operations support to over 10,000 personnel. Littlejohn previously commanded the 502nd Installation Support Group at Joint Base San Antonio and supported combat deployments including Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, and Inherent Resolve. She succeeded Col. Jason Glynn, who led the base through a government shutdown, civilian workforce restructuring, and security incidents. A Nellis spokesperson emphasized that commanders are selected strictly on merit, citing Littlejohn's extensive command experience.
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Colonel Christine Littlejohn Becomes First Female Commander of 99th Air Base Wing at Nellis AFB
Col. Christine Littlejohn has made history by assuming command of the 99th Air Base Wing at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, becoming the first woman to lead the unit in its history. She took over from Col. Jason Glynn during a ceremony on July 17, 2026. The 99th Air Base Wing oversees 12 squadrons and two groups responsible for base operations support, serving over 10,000 personnel. Littlejohn previously commanded the 502nd Installation Support Group at Joint Base San Antonio and has supported combat deployments including Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, and Inherent Resolve. A Nellis spokesperson emphasized that commanders are selected strictly on merit. Littlejohn's predecessor, Col. Glynn, led the base through a government shutdown, civilian workforce restructuring, and security incidents during his two-year tenure.
Colonel takes helm at Nevada air base wing as unit’s first female commander
Col. Christine Littlejohn has assumed command of the 99th Air Base Wing at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, becoming the first woman to lead the unit in its history. She took over from Col. Jason Glynn during a ceremony on July 17, 2026. The 99th Air Base Wing oversees 12 squadrons and two groups responsible for base operations support, serving over 10,000 personnel. Littlejohn previously commanded the 502nd Installation Support Group at Joint Base San Antonio and has supported combat deployments including Operation Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, and Inherent Resolve. A Nellis spokesperson emphasized that commanders are selected strictly on merit. Glynn's tenure included managing a government shutdown, civilian workforce restructuring, recovery from an F-16C incident, and countering security threats. Nellis Air Force Base focuses on advanced combat aviation training and houses 14,000 service members and civilian personnel.
Colonel takes helm at Nevada air base wing as unit’s first female commander
Col. Christine Littlejohn has assumed command of the 99th Air Base Wing at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, becoming the first woman to lead the unit in its history. She took over from Col. Jason Glynn during a ceremony on July 17, 2026. The wing supports over 10,000 personnel and includes 12 squadrons and two groups responsible for base operations. Littlejohn previously commanded the 502nd Installation Support Group at Joint Base San Antonio and has served in strategic roles across multiple major commands. She provided critical support to operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, and Inherent Resolve. A Nellis spokesperson emphasized that commanders are selected strictly on merit. Glynn's tenure included managing a government shutdown, civilian workforce restructuring, and recovery from an F-16C incident.