Aug. 8, 2023 Chief of Safety, Commander of Air Force Safety Center changes from Leavitt to Choquette Brig. Gen. Sean M. Choquette became the 16th Department of the Air Force chief of safety and commander of the Air Force Safety Center, during a change of command ceremony at Kirtland Air Force Base, Aug. 4.Department of the Air Force Director of Staff, Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, presided as Maj.