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    28th Mission Support Group Change of Command [Image 3 of 5]

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    A military change of command ceremony is taking place, with two U.S. Air Force officers jointly holding a unit guidon (flag on a staff) in a formal transfer of command. The ceremony is conducted in front of a large American flag backdrop, with a third uniformed individual visible in the background. This ritual symbolizes the transfer of authority and responsibility from one commanding officer to another.

    ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, SOUTH DAKOTA, UNITED STATES

    07.14.2026

    Photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Mooneyham 

    28th Bomb Wing

    U.S. Air Force Col. Jonathan Keller, 28th Bomb Wing commander, left, and Col. Brandon Vigneron, incoming 28th Mission Support Group commander, exchange the MSG guidon during a change of command ceremony at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., July 14, 2026. Passing the guidon encompasses military etiquette, embodying the expectations and responsibilities of military officers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Mooneyham)

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    Date Taken: 07.14.2026
    Date Posted: 07.29.2026 12:49
    Photo ID: 9811749
    VIRIN: 260714-F-AQ259-1069
    Resolution: 3774x4529
    Size: 3.76 MB
    Location: ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, SOUTH DAKOTA, US
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    Two U.S. Air Force officers in dress blue uniforms are jointly holding a certificate during a formal military ceremony. The certificate appears to be a Legion of Merit award, as indicated by the visible text on the document. The ceremony is taking place in front of a large American flag backdrop alongside an Air Force flag.
    A military change of command ceremony is taking place in what appears to be an aircraft hangar or large military facility. Two U.S. Air Force officers in service dress uniforms are jointly holding a unit guidon (flag on a staff), which is the central symbolic act of a change of command. A large American flag serves as the backdrop, and a third uniformed airman stands between them.
    A military change of command ceremony is taking place, with two U.S. Air Force officers jointly holding a unit guidon (flag on a staff) in a formal transfer of command. The ceremony is conducted in front of a large American flag backdrop, with a third uniformed individual visible in the background. This ritual symbolizes the transfer of authority and responsibility from one commanding officer to another.
    A military ceremony is taking place inside what appears to be a hangar or large indoor facility. A uniformed officer in blue dress uniform stands at the front saluting, flanked by American and Air Force flags against a large American flag backdrop. An audience of military personnel in camouflage uniforms and civilians are seated and standing in attendance.
    A U.S. Air Force officer in dress blues is rendering a salute on a stage during what appears to be a formal military ceremony, likely a change of command or activation ceremony. The event is held in a hangar or large indoor venue decorated with a large American flag backdrop. An audience of both uniformed military personnel and civilians is present.

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