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    Ready for the Mission: 148th FW Welcomes New Commander [Image 4 of 5]

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    A military ceremony is taking place indoors, likely a change of command or award presentation. A U.S. Air Force officer in dress blue uniform is receiving or exchanging a guidon (ceremonial staff) from an Army officer in green service uniform. A second Air Force officer stands at attention in the background.

    DULUTH, MINNESOTA, UNITED STATES

    08.01.2026

    Photo by Airman Kaci Brannan 

    133rd Airlift Wing

    U.S. Air Force Col. Nathan Aysta, 148th Fighter Wing outgoing commander, gives the 148th Fighter Wing guidon to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Shawn Manke, adjutant general, Minnesota National Guard, during the change of command ceremony at the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn., Aug. 1, 2026. Aysta served as the 148th Fighter Wing commander from September 2022 to August 2026, commanding more than 1,000 personnel and maintaining the legacy of excellence established within the wing. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Kaci Brannan)

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    Date Taken: 08.01.2026
    Date Posted: 08.11.2026 08:41
    Photo ID: 9856677
    VIRIN: 260801-Z-TX353-1585
    Resolution: 3300x2550
    Size: 1.39 MB
    Location: DULUTH, MINNESOTA, US
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    Three senior military officers stand at attention during a formal military ceremony, likely a change of command or awards ceremony. The officer on the left wears a U.S. Army dress uniform in olive green, while the two officers on the right wear U.S. Air Force dress blue uniforms with extensive medal and ribbon displays. A large American flag is prominently displayed in the background.
    Three U.S. Air Force personnel in dress blue uniforms are engaged in what appears to be a formal military ceremony or event inside a hangar facility. A female officer in the center is holding a microphone and speaking, while a male Senior Master Sergeant on the left and a female Chief Master Sergeant on the right are listening. The setting suggests an official recognition, promotion, or change of command ceremony.
    A group of uniformed military personnel and civilians are seated in rows at what appears to be an official ceremony held inside a hangar or large indoor facility. Three individuals in dark blue military dress uniforms with ribbons and insignia are prominently featured in the foreground, smiling and holding printed programs. They are surrounded by family members or guests in civilian attire who are also smiling and laughing.
    A military ceremony is taking place indoors, likely a change of command or award presentation. A U.S. Air Force officer in dress blue uniform is receiving or exchanging a guidon (ceremonial staff) from an Army officer in green service uniform. A second Air Force officer stands at attention in the background.
    A military ceremony is taking place inside what appears to be a hangar or large indoor facility. Two U.S. Air Force officers in dress blue uniforms are standing at attention while a third individual in an olive/green flight suit is rendering a salute. An American flag and a POW/MIA flag are visible in the background, suggesting this may be a change of command or awards ceremony.

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