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U.S. Air Force Change of Command

Images of U.S. Air Force officers participating in change of command ceremonies, with flags and formal military settings.

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael J. Borders, 355th Mission Support Group commander, passes the group guidon to Col. Scott C. Mills, 355th Wing commander, during a change of command ceremony at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, July 7, 2022. Borders relinquished command to Col. Casey J. Bartholomew.
U.S. Air Force Col. Michael J. Borders, 355th Mission Support Group commander, passes the group guidon to Col. Scott C. Mills, 355th Wing commander, during a change of command ceremony at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, July 7, 2022. Borders relinquished command to Col. Casey J. Bartholomew.
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