Security Forces Airmen welcome new commander

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  • By Tech. Sgt. Lindsey Maurice
  • 433rd Airlift Wing Public Affairs
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas --  Members of the 433rd Security Forces Squadron gathered to welcome their new commander, Maj. Korinne D. Sharp, during a change of command ceremony Nov. 8 at Carver Hall, here. Col. Lisa M. Craig, 433rd Mission Support Group commander, presided over the ceremony.

"The security forces squadron is gaining a great commander," said Craig. "She's a leader with an extraordinary proven track record. Her military record is punctuated by number ones from the very start of her career. Hand selections from the toughest assignments and special duties, joint-level involvement, and the breath of impacts she's had, have all been very notable. She's served as both a security forces officer and an intelligence officer. She has taken on every challenge and led at the pointy end of spear."

"She has asked for the honor and privilege to lead, but I think it is our honor and privilege to welcome her to the Alamo Wing," said Craig.

After taking command of the 433rd SFS, Sharp addressed her new unit.

"I want to thank the Airmen of the 433rd Security Forces Squadron for allowing me the honor of joining your team," Sharp said. "I feel privileged to be part of this distinguished unit with over 50 tours and thousands of days directly supporting the Air Force missions worldwide."

"The 433rd Security Forces Squadron has over 44 years of experience starting with the 921st Security Police Flight in 1971," she continued. "You've achieved so much in this time and I have faith that you will continue to succeed in the upcoming deployment. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve you. I couldn't be happier."

As the 433rd SFS commander, Sharp is responsible for organizing, training, and equipping the more than 85 Airmen within the unit to meet wing objectives and maximize unit wartime readiness, according to her biography. She also supervises training of personnel in security police tactics and base and weapons systems operations.

Prior to coming to the Alamo Wing, Sharp was a Force Protection Intelligence Action Officer at the U.S. Air Force Headquarters at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.