1st SOMDOS welcomes new commander Published July 8, 2011 1st Special Operations Wing Public Affairs HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- The 1st Special Operations Medical Operations Squadron welcomed a new commander June 20. Here is a little more information about him. Name/Rank: Lt. Col. Christopher Patrick Organization: 1st Special Operations Medical Operations Squadron Hometown: Ocala, Fla. Off-duty time is for: Family Previous bases: -Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M. -Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. -Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Organizational Goals: Mission, teamwork and family. Work Philosophy: Lead, serve and support.