JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas –
The 59th Medical Wing held a change of responsibility ceremony on June 12, 2026, at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.
During the ceremony, Chief Master Sgt. Marcus D. Washington relinquished responsibility as the wing's command chief to Chief Master Sgt. Harvey M. McReynolds Jr.
As the wing’s senior enlisted leader, Washington served as principal advisor to the commander on matters affecting the health, welfare, readiness, and professional development of more than 3,500 enlisted Airmen across the Air Force’s only medical wing.
During his tenure, he helped advance the wing’s mission of delivering trusted healthcare, medical education and training, clinical research, and global medical readiness.
McReynolds assumes responsibility following his assignment as Command Chief Master Sergeant of the 71st Flying Training Wing at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Entering the Air Force in 1998, he brings nearly three decades of leadership experience spanning aircraft maintenance, first sergeant duties, and senior enlisted leadership positions across the Air Force.
The change of responsibility ceremony is a military tradition that formally transfers authority, responsibility, and accountability from one senior enlisted leader to another, ensuring continuity of leadership and mission accomplishment.