18th FLTS welcomes new commander Published June 20, 2011 1st Special Operations Wing Public Affairs 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.