U.S. Air Force Col. Gerald Ferdinand, 8th Operations Group incoming commander, renders his first salute to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Robert Matthews, 8th Operations Support Squadron commander at the 8th OG change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 18, 2026. The first salute represents the official transfer of authority, mutual respect, and the assumption of the ultimate responsibility to lead the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Maher)
| Date Taken: | 06.17.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.18.2026 02:55 |
| Photo ID: | 9758575 |
| VIRIN: | 260618-F-JD534-1157 |
| Resolution: | 5144x3429 |
| Size: | 2.23 MB |
| Location: | KUNSAN AIR BASE, KR |
| Web Views: | 1 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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