U.S. Air Force Col. John G. DeLion, left, 8th Fighter Wing commander, passes the 8th Operations Group guidon to Col. Gerald J. Ferdinand, incoming 8th OG commander, during the 8th OG change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 18, 2026. Change of command ceremonies reflect a long respect for military tradition, dating as far back as the Roman Empire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Maher)
| Date Taken: | 06.17.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.18.2026 02:55 |
| Photo ID: | 9758569 |
| VIRIN: | 260618-F-JD534-1112 |
| Resolution: | 2581x3871 |
| Size: | 1.43 MB |
| Location: | KUNSAN AIR BASE, KR |
| Web Views: | 2 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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