Military Personnel Flight changes command Published July 30, 2009 By Lt. Shawn M. Walleck 911 AW/PA PITTSBURGH IAP ARS -- The 911th Military Personnel Flight held a change of command ceremony here July 12, 2009. Maj. Lowell "Buzz" Bingham relieved Maj. Charles Knapp of command at noon on Sunday of the July UTA on the 911th baseball field under sunny skies. "I was honored to be selected and serve as the new MPF commander. It provides a great opportunity to make a difference in the Wing and help shaped others in their lives and careers," said Maj. Bingham. Col. James P. Hurley, Mission Support Group commander, spoke during the event where he congratulated Maj. Bingham on his newfound success and wished him well as the new MPF commander. Prior to Maj. Bingham's assignment as the MPF commander, he served as the 911th MSG executive officer, where he entered that position on April 15, 2007. Major Bingham hails from the 'Golden State' of California. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from National University, Sacramento, Calif. and a Master's Degree in Business Administration from Golden Gate University, San Francisco, Calif. Maj. Bingham entered the Air Force in 1983 and was commissioned through the Academy of Military Science, McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, Tenn. Maj. Knapp was selected to serve on the Air Force Reserve Command A-1 staff located at Robbins Air Force Base, Ga. where he will head up development of the new Force Support Squadron conversion.