Maj. Gen. Paul R. Fast, left, commander of Fourth Air Force and presiding officer, passes the 349th Air Mobility Wing guidon to Col. Matthew J. Ihlenfeld, right, as Command Chief Master Sgt. Joe Gonzalez, center, looks on during the wing's assumption of command ceremony, July 11, 2026. The passing of the guidon symbolizes the formal transfer of authority and responsibility to the incoming commander. As the largest associate wing in the Pacific, the 349th Air Mobility Wing provides combat ready Reserve Citizen Airmen who integrate with active duty counterparts to deliver airlift, aerial refueling and aeromedical evacuation missions, strengthening the operational reach and readiness of the U.S. Air Force Reserve and the joint force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dennis Santarinala)
| Date Taken: | 07.11.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.21.2026 12:09 |
| Photo ID: | 9820851 |
| VIRIN: | 260711-F-ZW472-7104 |
| Resolution: | 5703x3794 |
| Size: | 2.23 MB |
| Location: | TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA, US |
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