Colonel Jen Cinq-Mars Assumes Command of Montana's 219th RED HORSE Squadron
On January 10th, Colonel Jen Cinq-Mars assumed command of the Montana Air National Guard's 219th Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers (RED HORSE) at Malmstrom Air Force Base, becoming the first woman to lead the unit. The change of command reflects continuity and trust within the squadron, which provides rapid deployable construction and infrastructure support for various missions.
Cinq-Mars, who joined the Air Force in 2000 and has a diverse 25-year career, emphasizes trust, training, and readiness as her priorities. The squadron is currently experiencing growth in personnel and capabilities.
Outgoing commander Col. Todd Mortag noted the squadron's success in supporting both state and global operations during his tenure. The transition highlights the importance of leadership continuity and the unique role of RED HORSE in emergency response.
