ACDC welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Mike Conley, left, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, passes the guidon to Col. Kenny Hamlett, right, incoming commander of the Air Commando Development Center, during a change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 20, 2026. The ACDC provides Air Commandos with the skills they require to compete and win in all-domain, full-spectrum joint operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natalie Fiorilli)

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ACDC welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Stacie Bortz, center, outgoing commander of the Air Commando Development Center, renders a salute to Lt. Gen. Mike Conley, left, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, during a change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 20, 2026. The ACDC is responsible for developing mission-ready Airmen and advancing institutional capabilities across Air Force Special Operations Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natalie Fiorilli)

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ACDC welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Airmen and guests attend the Air Commando Development Center change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 20, 2026. During the ceremony, U.S. Air Force Col. Stacie Bortz relinquished command of the ACDC to Col. Kenny Hamlett, marking a formal transfer of leadership for Air Force Special Operations Command’s formal training unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natalie Fiorilli)

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ACDC welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Kenny Hamlett delivers his first address as the incoming commander of the Air Commando Development Center during a change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 20, 2026. During the ceremony, U.S. Air Force Col. Stacie Bortz relinquished command of the ACDC to Col. Kenny Hamlett, marking a formal transfer of leadership for Air Force Special Operations Command’s formal training unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natalie Fiorilli)

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ACDC welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Stacie Bortz, outgoing commander of the Air Commando Development Center, delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 20, 2026. As commander, Bortz led the ACDC to advance Air Force Special Operations Command’s priority to Raise Air Commandos, directly contributing to overall force readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natalie Fiorilli)

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ACDC welcomes new commander

Published July 22, 2026
Air Force Special Operations Command Public Affairs

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. --

On July 20, the Air Commando Development Center held a change of command ceremony as Col. Stacie Bortz relinquished command to Col. Kenny Hamlett.

The Air Commando Development Center is Air Force Special Operations Command’s Formal Training Unit. The center is responsible for developing mission-ready Airmen and advancing institutional capabilities across the command. ACDC provides Air Commandos with the skills they require to compete and win in all-domain, full-spectrum joint operations.