New commander for 412th CS Published July 17, 2013 By 412th Test Wing Public Affairs EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Lt. Col. Christopher Budde (center) is congratulated by Col. Robert Hoff, 412th Mission Support Group commander, during a change of command ceremony for the 412th Communications Squadron July 17 at Club Muroc. Budde assumed command of the squadron from Lt. Col. Keith Repik (far right). Budde comes to Edwards from Scott AFB, Ill. Repik will head to a new assignment in Stuttgart, Germany. The 412th CS's mission statement is, "Enable test, evaluation and development of war winning capabilities through information technology. Deliver an assured information path for America's premier Test Center and all Edwards AFB customers."