495th Fighter Group welcomes 5th commander Published June 23, 2020 By Tech. Sgt. Amanda Dick Ninth Air Force Public Affairs SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Col. Mark Massaro, 495th Fighter Group (FG) incoming commander, assumed command of the group June 23. Massaro is the fifth commander to lead since the 495th FG was reactivated March 8, 2013.