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    A U.S. Air Force officer identified by name tag as 'Christy Ashby' stands at a wooden podium speaking into a microphone. She is wearing an olive green flight suit with an Air Combat Command patch, a name tag, and a medal (appears to be a Meritorious Service Medal). She wears a dark blue service cap with a gold oak leaf insignia, indicating the rank of Major.

    TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, OKLAHOMA, UNITED STATES

    06.26.2026

    Photo by Garrett Cole 

    552nd Air Control Wing

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christy M. Ashby, outgoing 963rd Airborne Air Control Squadron commander, speaks during a change-of-command ceremony at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 15, 2026. Ashby relinquished command to Lt. Col. Christopher M. Costello after leading the Blue Knights through multiple combatant command taskings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Garrett Cole)

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    Date Taken: 06.26.2026
    Date Posted: 06.26.2026 12:31
    Photo ID: 9775581
    VIRIN: 260615-F-PL960-1102
    Resolution: 4942x3707
    Size: 1.82 MB
    Location: TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, OKLAHOMA, US
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