HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. --   The 18th Flight Test Squadron welcomed a new commander May 20. Here is a little more information about him.

Name/Rank: Lt. Col. Patrick Duke Pope

Organization: 18th Flight Test Squadron

Hometown: Annapolis, Md.

Off-duty time is for: Family

Previous Assignments:
- 2010-2011, 18th FLTS/Director of Operations
- 2009-2010, Air Force Special Operations Command Headquarters
- 2007-2008, Naval Postgraduate School

Organizational Goals:
To be the premier operational test squadron in the Special Operations Forces.

Work Philosophy:
Excellence in all you do - the rest will take care of itself.