HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Maj. Yaira Nevarez-Samshair assumed command of Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Detachment 7 during a ceremony July here 10, 2024.
Lt. Gen. Donna D. Shipton, commander of AFLCMC, presided over the ceremony, during which Lt. Col. Andrew Travis relinquished command.
“Andy, you have been my on-site commander for military justice, personnel matters, readiness, fitness, medical evals and training,” said Shipton. “You incorporated an annual review process of records that was adopted across all of my detachments. You increased our on-time reports to 98%.”
Shipton presented Travis with the Meritorious Service Medal, recognizing his efforts in increasing readiness, successfully deploying nearly 80 Airmen to multiple combatant commands, and revamping the in-processing and unit sponsorship programs.
In his remarks, the outgoing commander acknowledged the efforts of the detachment.
“Your professionalism, duty, and mission commitment is second to none,” said Travis.
Travis will remain with AFLCMC-Hanscom AFB in the Weather Systems Branch.
Nevarez-Samshair expressed her excitement for her new role as commander of the center’s largest detachment.
“I am excited to take on the challenge of commanding Detachment 7,” she said. “It is a privilege to command this team of professionals and serve the men and women of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center as we navigate what will be a challenging and important next two years.”
Nevarez-Samshair’s previous assignment was as a student at the Air Command and Staff College at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, where she earned a Master’s of Military Operational Art and Science.
In her new role, Nevarez-Samshair will oversee 480 military personnel across two program executive offices and nine functional organizations. She will advise senior leaders on military personnel management and provide administrative oversight, including deployments, training, fitness, medical evaluations and discipline.