21st CPTS change of command
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Col. Chris Crawford, 21st Space Wing commander, passes the 21st Comptroller Squadron flag to Lt. Col. Christopher C. Abate during the 21st CPTS change of command ceremony July 8 at The Club. As the 21st CPTS commander, Abate will be the senior financial advisor to the 21st Space Wing commander, and is responsible for the management, control and execution of the Wing’s annual operating budget and for providing $1.8 billion of accounting support across Team Pete annually. Abate replaces outgoing commander Col. William Marrs. (U.S. Air Force photo/Craig Denton)