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    7th Bomb Wing welcomes new commander [Image 7 of 8]

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    A U.S. Air Force officer in dress blues stands on a stage saluting, with a large American flag draped behind him and an Air Force flag to his right. In the foreground, out-of-focus personnel in camouflage uniforms are returning the salute. The scene appears to be a formal military ceremony, likely a change of command or activation event.

    DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS, UNITED STATES

    06.26.2026

    Photo by Senior Airman Jade Caldwell 

    7th Bomb Wing

    U.S. Air Force Col. Robert "Ripper" Sturgill Jr., incoming 7th Bomb Wing commander, delivers his first salute to the wing during a change of command ceremony at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, June 26, 2026. Sturgill, a command pilot with more than 3,500 flight hours, assumed command of the installation, taking responsibility for the readiness and strategic employment of the Air Force's largest B-1B Lancer fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

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    Date Taken: 06.26.2026
    Date Posted: 06.29.2026 11:41
    Photo ID: 9780269
    VIRIN: 260626-F-BO786-1411
    Resolution: 5179x3453
    Size: 3.23 MB
    Location: DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS, US
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    Three U.S. Air Force officers in dress blue uniforms are rendering a salute during a formal military ceremony. They are standing in front of a large American flag backdrop with military color guard flags visible behind them. The occasion appears to be an official event such as a change of command, activation, or award ceremony.
    Two U.S. Air Force officers in dress blue uniforms are participating in a formal military decoration ceremony. A senior officer (identifiable by two-star rank insignia) is pinning a medal onto a junior officer's uniform. The ceremony takes place in front of a large American flag and what appears to be an Air Force flag.
    Three United States Air Force officers stand at attention during a formal military ceremony, likely a change of command. They are positioned in front of a large American flag backdrop, with unit guidons/flags visible behind them. The center officer is holding a unit guidon staff and displays a prominent medal on his chest.
    A formal United States Air Force change of command ceremony is taking place in front of a large American flag backdrop. Two senior officers in dress blue uniforms are exchanging a unit guidon (ceremonial flag), which is the central ritual of a military change of command. Additional uniformed personnel stand at attention in the background alongside blue Air Force organizational flags.
    A formal U.S. Air Force change of command ceremony is taking place in front of a large American flag backdrop. Four uniformed Air Force officers are participating, with two central figures exchanging a unit guidon (ceremonial flag), which is the traditional symbol of command transfer. Blue Air Force organizational flags with gold fringe are visible in the background.
    A U.S. Air Force officer in dress blues is speaking at a podium with a microphone during what appears to be a formal military ceremony. A second Air Force service member stands at attention in the background. A large American flag is displayed prominently behind both individuals.
    A U.S. Air Force officer in dress blues stands on a stage saluting, with a large American flag draped behind him and an Air Force flag to his right. In the foreground, out-of-focus personnel in camouflage uniforms are returning the salute. The scene appears to be a formal military ceremony, likely a change of command or activation event.
    Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms stand on a boarding staircase attached to a large dark-colored military aircraft, likely a B-1B Lancer bomber. A crowd of uniformed service members in the foreground faces the aircraft, suggesting a formal ceremony or briefing event. The setting appears to be a military airfield or flight line.

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