350th Spectrum Warfare Wing Welcomes New Commander

The 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing celebrated the arrival of its new commander during a change of command ceremony on July 9. U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Case Cunningham, commander of the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center, presided over the event, during which Col. Josh Koslov passed the mantle of leadership to Col. Larry Fenner Jr.

In his remarks, Maj. Gen. Cunningham emphasized the strategic importance of the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing, calling it “one of the most important wings, not only for our entire Air Force but also for joint and coalition high-end warfighting.”

Col. Koslov, who has led the wing since 2022, played a crucial role in its development, overseeing the establishment of five new units, including the historic 388th Electronic Warfare Squadron and the 563d Electronic Warfare Squadron. He also formed detachments to evolve into the future 950th Spectrum Warfare Group at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. These efforts focus on assessing Air Force Electromagnetic Warfare capabilities to ensure the readiness of the Combat Air Force.

Under Koslov’s command, the wing conducted its inaugural internal exercise, Rapid Raven 24-1. This exercise simulated 24-hour combat operations, testing the wing’s ability to detect and respond to changes in the Electromagnetic Spectrum and quickly reprogram mission data files in a wartime environment, emphasizing command-and-control elements.
Reflecting on his tenure, Koslov expressed his gratitude and pride. “I’m humbled to serve in our Air Force and to have had the opportunity to command what I believe is the Air Force’s most consequential wing in our wars to come,” he said. “To the Crows, you are the Air Force’s adaption to the technology of the day. The Achilles’ heel for the adversary which will lead us to slay them is the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing.”

Col. Larry Fenner Jr., who is taking over as the third wing commander, previously served as the deputy commander for the 36th Wing at Anderson Air Force Base, Guam. Fenner brings a wealth of experience as an electronic warfare officer in the B-52 community and has held positions such as the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command electronic warfare officer and the Air Force Global Strike Command chief of bomber requirements.

“I am thrilled to work with you and for you to dominate the Spectrum and win,” said Fenner. “No matter what corner of the world the threat comes from, we will continue to provide cutting edge full Spectrum capabilities and expertise to decimate our adversaries, so help me God.”
Fenner concluded with a pledge of dedication and optimism, “Rest assured, we will take this unit to new heights, and we will dominate the Spectrum and win, not because I say so, but because of this phenomenal team.”

The 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing, activated in 2021, continues to modernize and consolidate the Air Force’s electromagnetic warfare efforts under its new leadership.