Col. Christine Littlejohn becomes first female commander of 99th Air Base Wing at Nellis AFB

Published Jul 23, 09:54 PM UTC

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.