Cox to replace Ellis as 307th Bomb Wing commander

by Tech. Sgt. Ted Daigle
307th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

12/2/2014 - Barksdale Air Force Base, La. -- Col. Bruce R. Cox, currently the director of 10th Air Force Operations and Plans Directorate, will replace Col. Jonathan M. Ellis as commander of the 307th Bomb Wing during a change of command ceremony here Dec. 7.

Ellis will move to Air Force Global Strike Command to serve as the Mobilization Assistant to the Director of Operations.

A native of Fort Worth, Texas, Cox received his commission to the United States Air Force in 1986.  After completing pilot training at Reese Air Force Base, Texas, where he was named a distinguished graduate, he completed F-16 Viper training at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz.  He is a graduate of Texas A&M University, the U.S. Air Force Air Command and Staff College, and the U.S. Air Force Air War College.

"The excitement of learning new missions with the great Airmen of the 307th, along with learning the B-52 and B-1 aircraft, is an honor and a privilege to be cherished," Cox said.  "I hope to gain familiarity with every seat on the airplanes operated by the Wing.  In the end, I'll sit wherever I'm told and execute the mission to the high standards taught by the 93rd Bomb Squadron instructors."

He stated that his first priority as the new wing commander is to take care of the Airmen of the 307th Bomb Wing so they can execute the mission.

"It is the responsibility of leadership to provide our Airmen the tools and opportunities to balance civilian pursuits and military operational and strategic demands all while caring for each other and our families."