From left, U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Roy W. Collins, Air Education and Training Command
deputy commander, presents the guidon to U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher P. Mulder, 80th
Flying Training Wing incoming commander, during the 80th FTW change of command
ceremony at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, June 29, 2026. The passing of the guidon
represented the formal transfer of authority and responsibility for the world's only internationally
manned and operated pilot training program, where U.S. Air Force and NATO personnel work
together to develop the next generation of combat-ready aviators. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st
Lt. Rainy Ellis)
| Date Taken: | 06.29.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.30.2026 12:37 |
| Photo ID: | 9783326 |
| VIRIN: | 260629-F-LE592-1165 |
| Resolution: | 4719x3146 |
| Size: | 2.88 MB |
| Location: | SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS, US |
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