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    47th OG welcomes new commander [Image 1 of 6]

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    A senior U.S. Air Force officer in dress blues is delivering a speech at a formal military ceremony, standing at a wooden podium with a microphone. A large American flag serves as the backdrop, and additional military personnel in uniform are visible in the background holding flags. The setting appears to be an official change of command or similar ceremonial event.

    LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS, UNITED STATES

    06.18.2026

    Photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith 

    47th Flying Training Wing

    U.S. Air Force Col. Eric Bissonette, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, delivers remarks during the 47th Operations Group assumption of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 18, 2026. The 47th OG provides management, control, standardization and evaluation of all aspects of flying training operations and airfield management at Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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    Date Taken: 06.18.2026
    Date Posted: 07.10.2026 16:15
    Photo ID: 9804747
    VIRIN: 260618-F-HD796-1040
    Resolution: 5697x3790
    Size: 1.6 MB
    Location: LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS, US
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    Downloads: 1

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    A senior U.S. Air Force officer in dress blues is delivering a speech at a formal military ceremony, standing at a wooden podium with a microphone. A large American flag serves as the backdrop, and additional military personnel in uniform are visible in the background holding flags. The setting appears to be an official change of command or similar ceremonial event.
    A formal U.S. Air Force change of command ceremony is taking place in front of a large American flag backdrop. Two senior officers are jointly holding a unit guidon (flag on a staff), which is the traditional symbolic act of transferring command authority. A third officer stands at attention in the background.
    A formal U.S. Air Force change of command ceremony is taking place in front of a large American flag backdrop. Three uniformed Air Force officers are on stage, with two rendering salutes to each other while a third stands at center holding a guidon/flagstaff. The ceremony appears to be conducted in a hangar or large indoor military facility.
    A U.S. Air Force officer in dress blue uniform stands at a wooden podium delivering a speech. He is wearing a service cap with the U.S. Air Force eagle insignia, multiple service ribbons, and pilot wings on his uniform. A large American flag serves as the backdrop behind him.
    A U.S. Air Force officer in dress blues stands on a stage returning a salute to a formation of airmen in olive drab uniforms. The ceremony takes place in front of a large American flag backdrop alongside a U.S. Air Force organizational flag. This appears to be a formal military ceremony, likely a change of command or activation/inactivation event.
    A person in a dark flight suit is writing or placing a document on the fuselage of a gray military jet aircraft inside or near a hangar. The aircraft displays standard military safety markings including 'DANGER - Ejection Seats and Canopies' and a 'RESCUE' instruction panel. A pilot name 'Col Richard' followed by a callsign is partially visible on the fuselage.

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