Congratulations to the newest major, lieutenant colonel selects Published April 1, 2013 By 62nd Airlift Wing Public Affairs JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. -- Congratulations to the following officers who were announced as the Air Force's newest major and lieutenant colonel selects. Major selects Capt. Joseph Aubert Capt. Jason Birdsall Capt. Stephen Blackstone Capt. Nicholas Carden Capt. Casey Chronister Capt. Christopher Costley Capt. Jonathon Dedic Capt. Clark Dickinson Capt. Arthur Dulin Capt. Anthony Frazier Capt. Daniel Hellinger Capt. Daniel Hewes Capt. Jeffrey Hoelscher Capt. Shane Hughes Capt. Christopher Kurpiel Capt. Michael Millat Capt. Timothy Moody Capt. Shane O'Neill Capt. Ryan Oppedal Capt. Benjamin Sims Capt. Brandon Shroyer Capt. Christopher Slauson Capt. Geoffrey Whitmer Capt. Anthony Zerwig Lieutenant colonel select Maj. Todd Neu "The promotion from company grade officer to that of field grade is a tremendous milestone in an officer's career," said Col. Wyn Elder, 62nd Airlift Wing commander. "In addition, Major Neu's selection to lieutenant colonel is an indicator from senior leadership that he is ready to succeed and be affective at the next level. Our selected officers have shown exceptional dedication to our Air Force and the 62nd AW. Well done!"