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Military Change of Command Ceremonies

Formal military ceremonies illustrating the transition of command, featuring personnel in uniforms passing guidons in various settings.

Col. Nathan Mitchell, the 28th Maintenance Group commander accepts the 28th Munitions Squadron guidon as Lt. Col. Joshua Allen, 28th Munitions Squadron outgoing commander relinquishes command during a change of command ceremony at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., June 29, 2022. The change of command ceremony is an honored tradition celebrated time after time when a new commander is chosen to command a squadron or wing.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. selectee, Senior Airman Jasmin Silva, 612th Air Operations Center tactical data link manager, poses for a photo during the Staff Sgt. release party at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 31, 2022. The party gave the selectee's families, friends and coworkers the opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments and selection as the Air Forces newest non-commissioned officers.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hands the EUCOM guidon to U.S. Army Gen. Christopher G. Cavoli, during a change of command ceremony for U.S. European Command in Stuttgart, Germany, on July 1, 2022. Upon taking command from U.S. Air Force Gen. Tod D. Wolters, Cavoli assumed responsibility for U.S. military operations across Europe, portions of Asia and the Middle East, the Arctic and Atlantic Ocean. USEUCOM is comprised of more than 64,000 permanently assigned military and civilian personnel and works closely with NATO Allies and Partners.

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Col. Charles Fields, the U.S. Army Installation Management Command-Pacific chaplain, shares his thoughts about the service of religious affairs noncommissioned officer in charge, Master Sgt. Herinah Asaah, at an award ceremony and farewell event at Fort Shafter, Hawaii on July 6, 2022.

U.S. Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Karen Monday-Gresham, commanding general of the 7th Mission Support Command, reflects on the service of U.S. Army Reserve Command Sgt. Maj. Craig Hyson, the units principal enlisted advisor, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, following a relinquishment of responsibility ceremony at Kleber Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, Germany. Hyson served as the senior enlisted advisor for the command for three years.

Col. La Tonya Jordan (left), brigade commander, 5th Recruiting Brigade, United States Recruiting Command, passes the battalion guidon to incoming commander Lt. Col. Tammy Bogart, Phoenix Recruiting Battalion, during a change of command ceremony, June 24, Papago Park Military Reservation, Phoenix. (Photo by Alun Thomas, USAREC Public Affairs)

220608-N-HG389-0067 SINGAPORE (June 8, 2022) - (From left) Rear Adm. Mark Melson succeeded Rear Adm. Philip Sobeck as Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific/Task Force 73 (COMLOG WESTPAC/CTF73) during a Change of Command Ceremony in COMLOG WESTPAC's Heritage Hall. COMLOG WESTPAC is the U.S. Navy's premiere maritime mobile logistics organization, which supports the Commander Seventh Fleet Area of Operations. Located in Southeast Asia, COMLOG WESTPAC logistically supplies the U.S. Navy's deployed surface units and aircraft carriers in the Western Pacific along with reginal allies and partners, in support of a free and open Indo Pacific.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Anthony Tuero, incoming 13th Fighter Generation Squadron (FGS) commander, assumes command of the 13th FGS during a squadron activation ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 13, 2022. The reorganization is intended to enable greater synchronization between the 35th Fighter Wing's maintenance and fighter squadrons.

The adjutant general of Iowa, Maj. Gen. Stephen Osborn gives the state flag to 2nd Lt. Lindsey Fuller, a platoon leader with the 186th Military Police Company, 734th Regional Support Group, Iowa Army National Guard, during a send-off ceremony at Camp Dodge in Johnston, Iowa, Jan. 7, 2024. Approximately 20 Soldiers from the 186th Military Police Company are deploying to Kosovo to provide law and order support to U.S. and NATO forces during the ongoing international peacekeeping operation and promoting local and regional stability

Chief Master Sgt. Timothy Bayes, right, 436th Airlift Wing command chief, presents Rita Sheaffer, left, 436th Contracting Squadron administrative assistant, with a coin recognizing her as the 436th AW Top Performer of the Week on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Dec. 5, 2022. Sheaffer also received a coin from Col. Matt Husemann, 436th AW commander, for her outstanding performance.

Staff Sgt. Keila Ortiz-Cabrera's induction to the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club was followed by her reenlistment ceremony at Daenner Kaserne, 14 Oct.

Polish Surgeon General Dr. Aurelia Ostrowska and U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Clinton Murray smile after signing the Combat Medicine Interoperability Memorandum of Agreement in Łódź, Poland, 27 July, 2022.

The Inter-American Defense College and United States Northern Command hosts the inaugural North American Defense Framework for Women, Peace, and Security Workshop at IADC Kennedy Hall on Fort Lesley J. McNair in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 27-29, 2024. The event brought together military and civilian experts from Canada, Mexico, the United States, and the Bahamas. The collaborative event focused on integrating gender perspectives into military education, addressing gender-based violence, and enhancing gender equality in military operations. Participants, representing diverse ranks and branches, formulated actionable recommendations and formed partnerships, signifying a transformative shift toward a more inclusive defense framework. Air Force

U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Jacob Melia, left, a quartermaster officer, renders his first salute as a newly commissioned second lieutenant to Cadet Nathan Barry, right, during a commissioning ceremony held inside the auditorium of the Regional Training Institute at Camp Nett, Niantic, Connecticut, Sept. 6, 2022. The first salute, also known as the silver dollar salute, is a military tradition in which a newly commissioned officer renders their first salute as an officer to an enlisted soldier of their choosing, usually a noncommissioned officer who has mentored and guided the up and coming officer on their journey, and presents that soldier with a silver dollar coin as a sign of gratitude and respect.

U.S. Air Force, Maj. Gen. Derek France, left, Third Air Force commander, presents a coin to U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bailey Ruch, right, 422nd CS cyber transport technician, at RAF Croughton, England, Dec. 7, 2022. The 3rd AF command team visited multiple installations throughout the 501st Combat Support Wing to recognize and speak with Airmen and civilians from across the wing.

U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Dong Lim, a linguist assigned to 373rd Military Intelligence Battalion, 259th Expeditionary Military Intelligence Brigade, Military Intelligence Readiness Command, stands on stage after receiving a medal at the 2024 Polyglot Games. The Utah National Guards 300th Military Intelligence Brigade (Linguist) hosted the 6th annual Best Linguist Competition (Polyglot Games) Feb. 3, 2024 in Salt Lake City, Utah that brought together over 200 linguists from nearly 80 different units. Army Reserve

Tripler Army Medical Center bids farewell to Command Sgt. Maj. Anthony Forker Jr. and welcomes Command Sgt. Maj. John "Mike" Contreras.

Newly promoted Lt. Col. Chad Hyman, assigned to the XVIII Airborne Corps as the G4 planner, thanks his wife, Julie Hyman, for her support and love at his promotion ceremony Sept. 13, 2022, in Wiesbaden, Germany. Julie flew to Germany so she could promote him.

Gen. Anthony Cotton, United States Strategic Commandcommander, left, Lt. Col. Kenneth Green, 40th HelicopterSquadron commander, center, and Mr. Terry Kroeger,USSTRATCOM consultation committee member, displaythe 2022 Omaha Trophy at Malmstrom Air Force Base,Mont., June 28, 2023. The efforts of the 40th HS enabledeight aircraft to fly 4,060 hours including safeguarding 84nuclear weapons movements, establishing a safe zone for adamaged payload transporter, and rescuing an emergencypatient.

U.S. Air Force Col. Andrew Finkler, 850th Spectrum Warfare Group commander, left, hands the guidon to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Dustin Survey, 39th Electronic Warfare Squadron commander, right, during a change of command ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Jan. 19, 2024. The 39th EWS was activated in 2020 ahead of the standup of the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing, which was activated in 2021.

U.S. Army Sgt. Jordan Pearson, assigned to 522nd Military Intelligence Battalion, walks through the Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) arch during the NCO Induction ceremony at Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, April 08, 2022.

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Steven Thomas, center, 598th Range Squadron commander, relinquishes command during a change of command ceremony at Avon Park Air Force Range, Florida, Aug. 2, 2022. The passing of the guidon symbolizes the transfer of power and responsibilities between commanders.

U.S. Army Cpt. Kamal Gill assigned to 1st battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiments (1-77 FAR) takes command of Charlie Battery during the Activation Ceremony of Charlie Battery 1-77 FAR at Tower Barracks, Grafenwoehr, Germany, Jan. 10 2024.

Master Sgt. Gregory A. Fellows receives the Bronze Star Medal Sept. 1, 2022, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Fellows led a Recovery Task Force and provided a staging area in order to react to base-wide medical emergencies in Afghanistan on August 29, 2021.

Chief Master Sgt. Charles Clingman, Jr., retires from military service at Sumpter Smith Joint National Guard Base, Alabama, Sept. 10, 2022. Clingman first enlisted in 1983 and served in Philippines, Guam and Korea in addition to multiple locations in the United States during his career. During his time with the 117th Civil Engineering Squadron Clingman served as first sergeant in 2014 and was promoted to chief master sergeant in 2019. (US Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Jeremy Farson)

The United States Army's most qualified uniformed interrogation teams met at Fort Bragg, North Carolina to compete in the inaugural Army Interrogation Olympics to determine the Army's Best Interrogation Team of the Year. Military Intelligence Soldiers from Regular Army, Army Reserve, and Army National Guard components met and thrived in an austere field environment while refining and improving individual and collective HUMINT, analytical, leader, and Soldier skills. The competition was hosted by the 525th Expeditionary Military Intelligence Brigade from August 8 to 10, 2022.

Newly promoted 2nd Lt. shaking hands with Gen. Paul E. Funk II, TRADOC commanding general.

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Ronald J. Place, DHA director, and his wife, Carol, meet with DHA employees during a farewell event with the workforce Dec. 9 at Defense Health Headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia. Place will depart the Agency Jan. 3, 2023 after serving as the agencys third director and retire following 36 years of service to the nation, the Army and the military health system.

Maj. Gen. Michael C. McCurry unfurls his personal colors during McCurry's promotion to major general at Fort Rucker, Alabama, Aug 3, 2022.

Maj. Gen. Janson D. Boyles, adjutant general of Mississippi, administers the oath of office to Col. Lawrence Austin, Sr., Mississippi Military Judge, during Austin's promotion ceremony at Grenada County Court House, Grenada, Mississippi, September 10, 2022. Col. Austin is tasked with overseeing the Mississippi National Guards Military Justice program and presiding over Courts Martial and administrative proceedings.

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U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Lavasia Taylor, training noncommissioned officer for Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 7th Mission Support Command stands at attention wearing her new rockers at her promotion ceremony Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at Kleber Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, Germany. Taylor enlisted in the North Carolina Army National Guard in 2007 and transitioned to Americas Army Reserve in 2016. I switched components to take advantage of the opportunities that existed outside my state The 7th MSC is Americas Army Reserve presence in Europe. Comprised of 26 units across Germany and Italy, the 7th MSC provides logistical and sustainment support for U.S. Army Europe-Africa missions across the theater.

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U.S. Army Capt. Brandon Link, commander of Company H, 1st Battalion, 222d Aviation Regiment, presents Staff Sgt. Joseph Chavira, a senior drill sergeant with Company H, with an engraved rudis sword during a de-hatting ceremony May 26, 2022 at Fort Eustis, Virginia. The de-hatting ceremony is a symbolic tradition where drill sergeants retire their campaign hats after completing their tour of duty.

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne Bass and Chief Master Sgt. Hector Garcia, the 156th Wing command chief at Muñiz Air National Guard Base, Puerto Rico, present certificates to 156th Wing Airmen of the Quarter, during a visit with the Puerto Rico Air National Guard, May 14, 2022. CMSAF Bass spent time at the 156th Wing, which emphasized the importance of total force integration and overcoming challenges to more effectively accomplish the Air Force mission and be ready for the ever-evolving battlefield that future conflicts may hold.

July 25, 2008A ceremony was conducted today in which the 2008 U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command Noncommissioned Officer of the Year and Soldier of the Year were announced. After a grueling weeklong competition, Staff Sgt. Christopher L. Barber was selected as the 2008 SMDC/ARSTRAT Noncommissioned Officer of the Year and Spc. Michael Moore was selected as the 2008 SMDC/ARSTRAT Soldier of the Year. Both Barber and Moore are with 1st Space Company (Theater Missile Warning), 1st Space Battalion. Barber is stationed with Charlie Detachment, 1st Space Company in Misawa, Japan, and Moore is stationed with Alpha Detachment, 1st Space Company in Stuttgart, Germany. Pictured with the winners is SMDC/ARSTRAT Command Sgt. Maj. Ralph C. Borja.

Fort McCoy Garrison Commander Col. Michael Poss presents a special appreciation plaque during the 2022 Memorial Day Prayer Luncheon on May 26, 2022, at McCoys Community Center at Fort McCoy, Wis. Reverend Laurie Graber and her husband Tom Graber gave a presentation as guest speakers for the event. Both Grabers discussed their ministry and the importance of Memorial Day. Were several participants in the luncheon that included special guest speakers, special prayers provided by clergy, and music to honor fallen veterans for Memorial Day. Nearly three dozen community members attended the event that also included a free lunch. The event was organized by the Fort McCoy Religious Support Office.

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Davidson, 47th Flying Training Wing (FTW) commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Lester Largaespada, 47th FTW command chief, present Master Sgt. Andrew Timms, 47th Operations Group, an award during the 2023 47th FTW Annual Awards Ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 2, 2024. The annual awards recognized the top performers throughout the 47th Flying Training Wing during fiscal year 2023. Air Force

Col. Christopher Nyland, Fort George G. Meade garrison commander, addresses members of the community after the garrison's Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month proclamation signing April 1, 2022.

U.S. Soldiers with the Pennsylvania National Guard participate in the 166th Regiment Regional Training Institute's change of responsibility ceremony, June 4, 2022, at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa. Command Sgt. Maj. Oscar Laughman stands with his wife, Jennifer, and two sons for a family photo.

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Otis C. Jones, left, 86th Airlift Wing commander, Tech. Sgt. MC Garrette Dela Cruz, center, 86th AW administrative executive noncommissioned officer in charge, and Chief Master Sgt. Charmaine Kelley, right, 86th AW command chief, celebrate after Jones coined Dela Cruz at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 17, 2022. Dela Cruz was awarded Airlifter of the Month not only for his work in day to day operations, but also for his involvement in the Kaiserslautern Military Community as an Armed Forces Against Drunk Driving task force leader and facilitating the most recent Ramstein Enlisted Summit.

U.S. Army Reserve Lt. Col. Eric Arras, commander of the 773rd Civil Support Team, 7th Mission Support Command, passes the unit guidon to 1st Sgt. Nang Cash, as she assumes the role of unit first sergeant, during a change of responsibility ceremony, Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, at Panzer Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, Germany. The 7th Mission Support Command is the U.S. Army Reserve presence in Europe. Comprised of 26 units across Germany and Italy, the 7th MSC provides logistical and sustainment support for U.S. Army Europe - Africa missions across the theater. For more stories and information on the 7th Mission Support Command, follow us on Facebook, @7thMSC. Army Reserve

220725-N-UJ449-1033 NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy (July 25, 2022) Senior Chief Master-at-Arms Peter Limson, from New York City, receives Navy Security Force Insignia on Naval Air Station Sigonella, July 25, 2022. NAS Sigonellas strategic location enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to deploy and respond as required, ensuring security and stability in Europe, Africa and Central Command.

U.S. Air Force Capt. Benjamin Mattocks, left, 100th Air Refueling Wing chaplain, and Senior Master Sgt. Teleasha Riley, 100th Communications Squadron flight chief of operations, pose for a photo during the Black History Month Lunch and Learn panel at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Feb. 20, 2024. The panel served as an opportunity for personnel from RAF Mildenhall and Lakenheath to have an open discussion with African-American senior military leaders. Air Force

CRYSTAL CITY, VA. (Aug. 26, 2022) - Lt. Gen. Michael Schmidt (2nd from left), F-35 Joint Program Executive Officer, poses with 2nd Lt. Xavier Mercer-Roberts (Combat Data Systems), Ms. Cecilia Cece Myers (Maintenance Systems), and 2nd Lt. Patrick Gabriel (Air Vehicle), the junior briefers during a semi-virtual all-hands ceremony hosted by the Lt. Gen. Schmidt at the program headquarters in Crystal City, VA., Aug. 26, 2022. The F-35 Joint Program Office is the Department of Defense's focal point for the 5th generation strike aircraft for the Navy, Air Force, Marines, and our allies. The F-35 is the premier multi-mission, 5th generation weapon system. Its ability to collect, analyze and share data is a force multiplier that enhances all assets in the battle space: with stealth technology, advanced sensors, weapons capacity, and range. The F-35, which has been operational since July of 2015, is the most lethal, survivable, and interoperable fighter aircraft ever built. (Photo by America He

Col. Kyle A. Taylor, senior command chaplain at the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence, recites the Oath of Office as administered by Maj. Gen. Michael C. McCurry, USAACE and Fort Novosel commander, during his promotion ceremony at Fort Novosel, Ala., Jan. 5, 2024.

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa Commanding General Maj. Gen. Todd R. Wasmund, presents Sgt. Eric Garcia a coin during the Commander's Ready and Resilient Council Warrior Recognition ceremony on Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, Oct 31, 2022. Garcia was chosen by his command to be recognized for his efforts with the 173rd sponsorship program.( U.S. Army photo by Spc. Semaj Johnson)

From left: Lt. Col. Steven Robinette, 58th Transportation Battalion commander; Brig. Gen. Beth Behn, Army Transportation Corps chief; and Capt. Kathleen Cylkowski, nurse practitioner and officer in charge of the battalions new U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Organic Medical Support facility, cut the ceremonial ribbon Feb. 6 in Bldg. 1621. TOMS facilities, as they're commonly called, provide essential examinations, vision screenings and simple medical procedures, and better integrate medical resources directly into the unit to better enhance readiness.

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Lt. Col. Jared Rupp, second from right, accepts the guidon for the 846th Test Squadron from Col. Darren Wees, 704th Test Group commander, during a Change of Command ceremony June 9, 2022, at the Holloman High Speed Test Track on Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Rupp assumed command of the 846 TS, the squadron that operates the HHSTT. The mission of the 846 TS is to plan and execute world-class rocket sled tests enabling weapon system development in support of the warfighter. The squadron is part of the 704th Test Group at Holloman, a unit of Arnold Engineering Development Complex, headquartered at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Thomas Matechik, 23rd Security Forces Squadron commander, presents an Honorary Meritorious Service Medal to TToby, 23rd SFS military working dog, with Staff Sgt. Billy Benson, 23rd SFS kennel master during Ttobys retirement at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, June 16, 2022. The military medal is presented to any member of the U.S. Armed Forces who distinguished themselves by providing outstanding service.

Chief of Staff of the Army, GEN. George W. Casey, Jr., and the Sgt. Maj. of the Army Kenneth Preston adjust Staff Sgt. Herbert Thompson's tie before awarding him the 2008 Drill Sgt. of the Year award in Washington D.C., on Oct 7, 2008.

U.S. Air National Guard Master Sgt. Robert Soctomah, former Chief of Military Pay for the 101st Air Refueling Wing, holds his retirement ceremony, July 15th, 2022 at the 101st ARW, Bangor, Maine. Soctomah retires after 26 years of service.

Airman 1st Class Jesse Bradby, 203rd RED HORSE, is recognized for his accomplishments with the presentation of a coin from Col. Christopher G. Batterton, 192nd Wing commander, at one of the 192nd Wing All Calls on May 14, 2022, at State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Batterton and Chief Master Sgt. Richard Roberts, 192nd Wing command chief, hosted the various All Calls during May's regularly scheduled drill along with other leadership and recognized several Airmen.

U.S. Army CW5 Timothy Shrewsbury gets promoted from chief warrant officer 4 to chief warrant officer 5 on Fort Drum, NY Jun 24, 2022. The U.S. Army rank of chief warrant officer 5 is called a "unicorn" rank because it is rarely seen in the Army.

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Anthony Alvarado, an AH-64 Apache helicopter repair instructor with the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence Noncommissioned Officer Academy - Fort Eustis, rings the bell during a ceremony April 1, 2022 after receiving the Army Commendation medal.

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Aprillesley Evans, 81st Diagnostic and Therapeutics Squadron laboratory technician, rings a bell in memory of 13 individuals who perished during the Holocaust with survivng relatives now living on the Gulf Coast during a Holocaust Remembrance Day event inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, April 20, 2022. The event was held in memory of the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. William McNeal II, 426th Air Base Squadron post office clerk, holds the Meritorious Service Medal during a change of command ceremony at the Jåttå Military Compound in Stavanger, Norway, June 16, 2022. The ceremony is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of a units authority and responsibility from one commander to another.

South Korean KATUSA Soldier Pfc. Min Su Kim places the U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys Headquarters and Headquarters Company unit crest on the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) Inclusion Cup trophy during the 4th Quarter Awards Ceremony at Humphreys Family Theater on Sept. 27, 2022. HHC won first place in the annual competition and received an award for the Best BOSS Inclusion Video, Best Brigade BOSS Board, and Best Battalion BOSS Board in the USAG Humphreys BOSS Program for Fiscal Year 22.

IADC Director and graduation guest speaker, Maj. Gen. James E. Taylor(right) and the WHINSEC command team congratulate graduates as they receive their respective diplomas. Forty-nine students, representing the nations of Colombia, Guatemala, Honduras, Paraguay, and Peru graduated here at WHINSEC. They completed the academic requirements for their respective courses. The courses were the International Operational Law (IOL), the Inter Agency Crisis Action Planning (IACAP), the Joint Disaster Response Techniques (JDRT), and the Medical Assistance (MEDAC).

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael Loh, left, director, Air National Guard, stands with Tech. Sgt. Destinee Ceruti, 116th Force Support Squadron, 116th Air Control Wing (ACW), Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 2, 2022. Loh recognized Ceruti for superior performance during a visit to the 116th ACW.

Lt. Col. Marco Peretti, Italian air force Logistic Readiness Squadron commander, left, and Col. Timothy Maxwell, 31st Mission Support Group commander, pose for a photo after signing the 2022 Fire Prevention Week proclamation at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 11, 2022. This year's focus is on having a fire exit plan in place ahead of time, with the slogan Fire won't wait. Plan your escape.

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Adam Kavalsky, incoming commander of the 110th Information Operations Battalion, 58th Expeditionary Military Intelligence Brigade, poses for a photo with his family following the ceremony marking the beginning of his command time, in Annapolis, Md. on June 4, 2022. From the company level through the highest ranks of leadership, the military change of command ceremony is an important and longstanding tradition.

Heres a scene where Fort McCoy workforce members Tyson Todd, Brenda Downing, Karla Rynes, and Kaleen Holliday were recognized for excellence July 13, 2022, by Brenda Lee McCullough, Director of Installation Management Command Directorate-Readiness at Fort McCoy, Wis. All four workforce members were recommended by their supervisors for going above and beyond in their jobs. These are photos of each of them being presented a special coin by McCullough and Fort McCoy Garrison leadership also was on hand to thank and congratulate them.

Staff Sgt. Amanda Abendschoen, 192nd Support Squadron, is recognized for her accomplishments with the presentation of a coin from Col. Christopher G. Batterton, 192nd Wing commander, at one of the 192nd Wing All Calls on May 15, 2022, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. Batterton and Chief Master Sgt. Richard Roberts, 192nd Wing command chief, hosted the various All Calls during May's regularly scheduled drill along with other leadership and recognized several Airmen.

Secretary of the Army, Hon. Christine Wormuth signs the guest book during a visit with Gen. Darryl A. Williams, Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe and Africa in Wiesbaden, Germany, Feb. 14, 2024.During her visit to Europe, Secretary of the Army Christine E. Wormuth met with U.S. Army Europe and Africas commanding general, U.S. Army Gen. Darryl Williams, spent time with U.S. Army Soldiers currently training in the field, and observed training activities with Ukrainian Armed Forces, prior to attending the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany. Army

502nd Air Base Wing held an honorary commanders hail and farewell ceremony, March 31, 2023, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. This program promotes mission partner relationships between Joint Base San Antonio and the 502nd Air Base Wing and community leaders throughout the city of San Antonio and surrounding areas.

Col. Matt Husemann, right, 436th Airlift Wing commander, presents U.S. Navy Yeoman 3rd Class Malcolm Jackson, Armed Forces Medical Examiner System, with a coin as the weeks Top Performer at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 21, 2022. Jackson was selected for initiating a continuous process improvement project for the AFMES histology lab where he prepared 199 case files with zero errors for six medical examiners review.

U.S. Marine Corps First Sgt. Ronnie Mills and Staff Sgt. Robert Dominguez, veteran, receive medals for the archery competition, during the 2022 DoD Warrior Games in Orlando, Fla. on Aug. 27, 2022. The annual event celebrates the resiliency and dedication of wounded, ill, and injured U.S. Service Members and veterans.

Col. Eric Swenson, district commander, presents Mark Buringa, civil engineering intern, with a commanders coin at the Eastern Area Office in Winona, Minnesota, Aug. 12. USACE St. Paul District photo by William Grinde

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Ronald J. Place, DHA director, and his wife, Carol, meet with DHA employees during a farewell event with the workforce Dec. 9 at Defense Health Headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia. Place will depart the Agency Jan. 3, 2023 after serving as the agencys third director and retire following 36 years of service to the nation, the Army and the military health system.

This month, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage with two generations of Mountain Rangers. Jose Gonzalez commissioned from the Mountain Ranger Battalion 25 years ago, and today, his son hopes to follow in his footsteps.

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen Joseph Campo, 48th Fighter Wing commander, signs a proclamation for fire prevention week at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Oct. 13, 2022. The proclamation confirmed the 48th FWs involvement in fire prevention week, a nationwide event focused on educating and training the public on the basics of proactive fire safety.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Melanie Manzanares, 35th Communications Squadron commander support staff administrator, introduces herself to the audience before being awarded the Wild Weasel of the Week at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 14, 2022. Manzanares is from Honolulu, Hawaii, and enjoys singing, the performing arts, and horror movies.

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