15th SOS welcomes new commander Published June 3, 2009 By 1st Special Operations Wing Public Affairs HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- Name/Rank: Lt. Col. David Diehl Organization: 15th Special Operations Squadron Hometown: Tampa, Florida Off-duty time is for: Recuperation...with family, friends or a pair of running shoes. Previous Assignments (last three): Joint Staff J-7, Pentagon Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, KS HQ PACAF, Hickam AFB, HI Organizational Goals: Return to combat operations in the AOR, ace the Spring ORI and maintain Talon II relevancy through the center wing box maintenance repair period...all while caring for our families and improving the squadron. Work Philosophy: Maintaining a balance between emotional, professional and physical fitness is key to mission success.