3rd Wing gets new commander Published June 18, 2010 By Staff Sgt. Brian Ferguson 3rd WIng Public Affairs JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Col. John K. McMullen accepted command of the 3rd Wing from Lt. Gen. Dana T. Atkins during a change of command at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, June 16. During the ceremony, Colonel McMullen addressed the Airmen of the 3rd Wing. "To the men and women of the 3rd Wing, your list of accomplishments under Brig. Gen. Bergeson's leadership is simply stunning," he said. "I look forward to becoming part of the Arctic Warrior spirit, and I promise to set an environment for success." Colonel McMullen comes to Alaska after completing his tour on the Joint Staff, J-5 at the Pentagon. General Bergeson is being reassigned as the Defense Attaché to the United Kingdom.