Getting to know the new AFIMSC Det 9 Commander

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JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Col. Robert Bearden took command of Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Detachment 9 at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, during a change of command ceremony July 24. 

One of 10 detachments serving as the liaison and on-site support between Air Force major commands, Space Force and the AFIMSC enterprise, Detachment 9 directly supports Air Mobility Command. 

We asked the colonel a few question about his life, his career and his thoughts about joining our team.

Time in service? 
It is hard for me to believe, but I now have 23 years of service in our great Air Force.

Hometown? 
I grew up in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, just outside of Tulsa.

Can you please tell us a little about your career leading up to this point? 
I built the foundation of my career in logistics, but have enjoyed branching out to other things, especially my recent stint as a vice wing commander.

What about your new role has you the most excited? 
I’m most excited about all the new things to learn and new people to work with.

What do you want the AFIMSC team to know about you? 
I’m a recovering perfectionist who by nature cares about details.

What do you like most about serving in the Air Force? 
The people and the mission. I’ve been blessed to work with amazing people in the Air Force and it’s all been in support of a fantastic mission.

Is there anything you would like to add? 
I’m incredibly excited to be part of the IMSC team!

To learn more about Bearden’s career, read his official bio at https://www.afimsc.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/2289884/colonel-robert-c-bearden/.