Major Edward Ouellette Junior assumed command of the 143d Force Support Squadron (FSS) during a ceremony held at Quonset Air National Guard Base, North Kingstown, Rhode Island on Saturday of the June 2017 regularly scheduled drill (RSD). Major Ouellette's father, retired Lieutenant Colonel Edward Ouellette Senior is the former commander of the Force Support Squadron. Airman First Class Dylan Ouellette, 143d Maintenance Squadron, Major Ouellette's son, served as the master of ceremonies for the event. The family has a combined total of 68 years of dedicated service mostly served with the 143d Airlift Wing.