New leader takes command of 9th Air Force

Photo By Airman 1st Class Daniel Blackwell | Team Shaw members and other Air Force and civilian personnel stationed around the world came out to support the 9th Air Force change of command ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 31, 2013. This ceremony acted as both a change of command and retirement ceremony for Maj. Gen. Lawrence Wells, who retired after 35 years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Blackwell)  

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

05.31.2013

Story by Airman 1st Class Daniel Blackwell 

20th Fighter Wing

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. - Maj. Gen. Jake Polumbo took command of 9th Air Force from Maj. Gen. Lawrence Wells during a change of command ceremony here May 31.

The event, held in hanger 1200, not only served as a change of command ceremony, but also as a retirement ceremony for Wells after 35 years of service to the Air Force.

• Date Taken: 05.31.2013
• Date Posted: 06.04.2013 14:57
• Story ID: 108041
• Location: SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, SOUTH CAROLINA, US