whio.com<\/a> <\/p>\n\u201cYou know, there\u2019s new technologies that we can\u2019t even imagine yet, that will come out of the lab and will eventually be adopted,\u201d he said. \u201cTurning from science into technology. And it\u2019s really to help the global world order.\u201d<\/p>\n
He\u2019s stepping into this role after the last commander was here for almost 30 years.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe one-two punch of a change of command and a retirement party,\u201d said Brig. Gen. Jason E. Bartolomei.<\/p>\n
But Wickert isn\u2019t unfamiliar with the laboratory because back when he attended Beavercreek High School, he was an intern learning the basics, and now, he\u2019s leading the charge.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy first real job was, if you will, 36 years ago, was a high school intern,\u201d Wickert said. \u201cIn the flight dynamics lab. Never in my wildest dreams could I imagine standing with you all today.\u201d<\/p>\n
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