11th ATKS Welcomes New Commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Douglas Kottraba, 11th Attack Squadron incoming commander, renders his first salute to U.S. Airmen with the 11th ATKS during a change of command ceremony at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, April 17, 2026. The 11th ATKS is a combat flying squadron assigned to the 25th Attack Wing to provide support for conventional MQ-9 operations across six combatant commands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Vinh Phan and U.S. Air Force Caption by Senior Airman Kylie Barrow)

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11th ATKS Welcomes New Commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Landon Quan, 25th Attack Wing deputy commander of operations, delivers opening remarks during the 11th Attack Squadron change of command ceremony at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, April 17, 2026. Change of command ceremonies are a long-standing tradition in the U.S. Air Force where the passing of the guidon signifies the relinquishing and assuming of command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Vinh Phan and U.S. Air Force Caption by Senior Airman Kylie Barrow)

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11th ATKS Welcomes New Commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Douglas Kottraba, 11th Attack Squadron incoming commander, assumes command by receiving the squadron guidon from Col. Landon Quan, 25th Attack Wing deputy commander of operations, during a change of command ceremony at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, April 17, 2026. Kottraba served as the 11th ATKS director of operations for one year prior to becoming the squadron’s new commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Vinh Phan and U.S. Air Force Caption by Senior Airman Kylie Barrow)

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11th ATKS Welcomes New Commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Nathaniel Dull, 11th Attack Squadron outgoing commander, relinquishes command by passing a guidon to Col. Landon Quan, 25th Attack Wing deputy commander of operations, during a change of command ceremony at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, April 17, 2026. Change of command ceremonies are a long-standing tradition in the U.S. Air Force where the passing of the guidon signifies the relinquishing and assuming of command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Vinh Phan and U.S. Air Force Caption by Senior Airman Kylie Barrow)

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11th ATKS Welcomes New Commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Landon Quan, 25th Attack Wing deputy commander of operations, presents a Meritorious Service Medal to Lt. Col. Nathaniel Dull, 11th Attack Squadron outgoing commander, during a change of command ceremony at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, April 17, 2026. The 11th ATKS is a combat flying squadron assigned to the 25th Attack Wing to provide support for conventional MQ-9 operations across six combatant commands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Vinh Phan and U.S. Air Force Caption by Senior Airman Kylie Barrow)

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11th ATKS Welcomes New Commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Landon Quan, 25th Attack Wing deputy commander of operations, presents a Meritorious Service Medal to Lt. Col. Nathaniel Dull, 11th Attack Squadron outgoing commander, during a change of command ceremony at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, April 17, 2026. The 11th ATKS was activated in 1995 operating the initial unarmed intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance RQ-1 Predator as Air Combat Command’s first remotely piloted aircraft unit. Now the 11th ATKS operates the MQ-9 Reaper in support of conventional operations across six combatant commands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Vinh Phan and U.S. Air Force Caption by Senior Airman Kylie Barrow)

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11th ATKS Welcomes New Commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Douglas Kottraba, 11th Attack Squadron incoming commander, presents his first remarks during a change of command ceremony at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, April 17, 2026. The 11th ATKS was activated in 1995 operating the initial unarmed intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance RQ-1 Predator as Air Combat Command’s first remotely piloted aircraft unit. Now the 11th ATKS operates the MQ-9 Reaper in support of conventional operations across six combatant commands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Vinh Phan and U.S. Air Force Caption by Senior Airman Kylie Barrow)

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11th ATKS Welcomes New Commander

From left, U.S. Air Force Col. Landon Quan, 25th Attack Wing deputy commander of operations, Senior Master Sgt. Brittan Hahn, 11th Attack Squadron senior enlisted leader, Lt. Col. Nathaniel Dull, 11th ATKS outgoing commander, and Lt. Col. Douglas Kottraba, 11th ATKS incoming commander, stand at attention during a change of command ceremony at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, April 17, 2026. Kottraba served as the 11th ATKS director of operations for one year prior to becoming the squadron’s new commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ariel O’Shea and U.S. Air Force Caption by Senior Airman Kylie Barrow)

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11th ATKS Welcomes New Commander

U.S. Airmen with the 11th Attack Squadron stand in formation during a change of command ceremony at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, April 17, 2026. The 11th ATKS is a combat flying squadron assigned to the 25th Attack Wing to provide support for conventional MQ-9 operations across six combatant commands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ariel O’Shea and U.S. Air Force Caption by Senior Airman Kylie Barrow)

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11th ATKS Welcomes New Commander

Published May 14, 2026
By Senior Airman Kylie Barrow
25th Attack Wing

CREECH AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Douglas Kottraba, 11th Attack Squadron incoming commander, renders his first salute to U.S. Airmen with the 11th ATKS during a change of command ceremony at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, April 17, 2026. The 11th ATKS is a combat flying squadron assigned to the 25th Attack Wing to provide support for conventional MQ-9 operations across six combatant commands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Vinh Phan and U.S. Air Force Caption by Senior Airman Kylie Barrow)