U.S. Air Force Col. Oliver Lause, 56th Operations Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Garret Schmitz, incoming 308th Fighter Squadron commander, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, April 24, 2026. The passing of the guidon symbolizes the formal transfer of authority as Schmitz assumes command of the squadron, reinforcing mission readiness in training U.S. and Partner nation F-35A Lightning II pilots. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)
| Date Taken: | 04.24.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.27.2026 14:05 |
| Photo ID: | 9642704 |
| VIRIN: | 260424-F-QT044-1042 |
| Resolution: | 5314x3543 |
| Size: | 1.96 MB |
| Location: | LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, ARIZONA, US |
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