350th Spectrum Warfare Wing Reactivates 563rd Electronic Warfare Squadron

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  • By Jarrod Vickers
  • 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing Public Affairs
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. --  U.S. Air Force Col. Andrew J. Finkler, 850th Spectrum Warfare Group commander, left, is saluted by U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Charles A. Friesz, 563rd Electronic Warfare Squadron commander, as he assumes command of 563rd EWS at the unit’s reactivation ceremony, San Antonio, Texas, April 25, 2024. The 563rd EWS lineage dates back to WWII, and includes the “Wild Weasel” mission established during the Vietnam War. The squadron now aims to become a digitally-native organization based in 21st-century processes, practices and technologies to execute electromagnetic spectrum operations support for the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jarrod M. Vickers)