HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- The 1st Special Operations Group welcomed a new commander June 17. Here is a little more information about him.

Name/Rank: Col. Tony Bauernfeind

Organization: 1st Special Operations Group

Hometown: Lexington, N.C.

Off-duty time is for: Family, friends and relaxation.

Previous Assignments:
- Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency in Arlington, Va.
- RAND Corporation
- Hurlburt Field, Fla.

Organizational Goals:
- Support the current fight with highly-qualified personnel and equipment.
- Be prepared to increase support to ongoing or emerging operations.
- Reinforce our traditional joint relationships and enhance training with joint partners.

Work Philosophy:
- Demand excellence in all facets of our mission... the nation expects nothing less.
- Team with our fellow 1st Special Operations Wing groups, the entire Air Force and joint partners to ensure mission success.
- Instill Operational Risk Management into all aspects of our operations and down time.
- Maintain and uphold our standards as a profession of arms.