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    New commander takes charge of 52nd FW [Image 3 of 8]

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    A U.S. Air Force change of command ceremony is taking place, with two officers exchanging a unit guidon (flag on a staff), symbolizing the transfer of command authority. The ceremony appears to be held in a hangar or large indoor venue decorated with a large American flag backdrop and international flags including Germany. Additional officers stand at attention in the background and to the right.

    SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, RHEINLAND-PFALZ, GERMANY

    07.15.2021

    Photo by Senior Airman Melody Howley 

    52nd Fighter Wing

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Randall Reed, Third Air Force commander (left), passes the guidon to Col. Leslie Hauck, 52nd Fighter Wing incoming commander July 15, 2021, on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. Hauck comes from Aviano Air Base, Italy, where he served as the commander of the 31st Operations Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melody W. Howley)

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    Date Taken: 07.15.2021
    Date Posted: 07.15.2021 08:11
    Photo ID: 6733709
    VIRIN: 210715-F-VG991-1102
    Resolution: 3816x2544
    Size: 4.72 MB
    Location: SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, RHEINLAND-PFALZ, DE
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    A United States Air Force officer in dress blues is rendering a salute during what appears to be a formal military ceremony. The officer wears a service cap with a silver eagle insignia indicating the rank of Colonel, and displays multiple medals and ribbons on his uniform. The backdrop features a large American flag and what appears to be an Air Force flag.
    A formal U.S. Air Force change of command ceremony is taking place, likely at a base in Germany based on the visible German flag. Two officers are jointly holding a guidon (unit flag on a staff), which is the traditional centerpiece of a change of command transfer. Four uniformed Air Force personnel are present on a stage backdrop by a large American flag.
    A U.S. Air Force change of command ceremony is taking place, with two officers exchanging a unit guidon (flag on a staff), symbolizing the transfer of command authority. The ceremony appears to be held in a hangar or large indoor venue decorated with a large American flag backdrop and international flags including Germany. Additional officers stand at attention in the background and to the right.
    A United States Air Force officer in dress blues is rendering a salute during what appears to be a formal military ceremony. The setting includes a large American flag backdrop along with a German flag and a blue Air Force organizational flag, suggesting a bilateral or NATO-related event. The officer displays multiple service ribbons, a command badge, and colonel-rank insignia on his shoulders.
    A U.S. Air Force Colonel in dress blues uniform stands in the foreground wearing a black face mask, with other uniformed personnel visible in the blurred background. The officer displays multiple service ribbons, a Master Navigator or Senior Pilot badge, and a name tag reading 'McKIBBAN'. The setting appears to be a formal military ceremony or official event.
    Three United States Air Force personnel are participating in what appears to be a formal military ceremony, likely a change of command. One senior enlisted member stands holding a unit guidon (flag), while two officers are seated in ceremonial chairs. The setting appears to be inside a military hangar or large indoor facility.
    A United States Air Force Colonel is delivering a speech at a podium equipped with a microphone. He is wearing the Air Force Service Dress uniform with multiple medals and decorations, including what appears to be a Legion of Merit medal. The setting appears to be inside a military hangar or large facility.
    A United States Air Force officer in dress blues uniform stands at a wooden podium delivering a speech. The officer wears a garrison cap with a silver eagle insignia, indicating the rank of Colonel. Multiple service ribbons, badges, and decorations are visible on the uniform.

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