Steel Airman assumes command of 911 LRS

Lt. Col. Frank Mercurio, right, embraces his wife Jessica during a dual promotion and assumption of command ceremony at the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, Pennsylvania, Dec. 7, 2019. Mercurio has spent most of his career at the 911th Airlift Wing and assumes command after holding a variety of positions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brandon M. Shuman)

Lt. Col. Frank Mercurio, right, accepts the 911th Logistics Readiness Squadron guidon from 911th Mission Support Group Commander Col. Kenneth Lute during an assumption of command ceremony at the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, Pa., Dec. 7, 2019. The assumption of command ceremony is largely symbolic and provides Airmen the opportunity to speak with and welcome their new commander.

Lt. Col. Frank Mercurio, 911th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, smiles as family members pin on his new rank during a dual promotion and assumption of command ceremony at the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, Pennsylvania, Dec. 7, 2019. Mercurio's date of rank was before the assumption of command ceremony, but they held a promotion ceremony at the same time to give recognition to his achievements over the length his career with the 911th Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brandon M. Shuman)