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    Alaskan NORAD Region, Alaskan Command and Eleventh Air Force change-of-responsibility ceremony [Image 4 of 5]

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    A military ceremony taking place inside an aircraft hangar decorated with a large American flag. Two senior U.S. Air Force officers are exchanging a blue guidon/unit flag in what appears to be a formal change of command or assumption of responsibility ceremony. A third, younger airman stands between them holding the flag staff.

    JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, ALASKA, UNITED STATES

    08.11.2026

    Photo by Airman 1st Class Theodore Gowdy 

    Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson   

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert Davis, commander of Alaskan NORAD Region, Alaskan Command and Eleventh Air Force, entrusts the unit colors to Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Helms, incoming senior enlisted leader of ANR, ALCOM, and command chief of 11th AF, during a change-of-responsibility ceremony at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 11, 2026. The transfer of the guidon publicly demonstrates the commander's trust in the incoming senior enlisted leader to advocate for the welfare, readiness and morale of the enlisted force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Theodore Gowdy)

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    Date Taken: 08.11.2026
    Date Posted: 08.13.2026 16:06
    Photo ID: 9865959
    VIRIN: 260811-F-XB484-1426
    Resolution: 4317x2878
    Size: 1.3 MB
    Location: JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, ALASKA, US
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    Three U.S. Air Force personnel in dress blue uniforms stand at attention during a formal military ceremony inside an aircraft hangar. A stealth fighter jet (likely an F-22 Raptor) is visible in the background along with multiple flags including the U.S. flag, Canadian flag, and what appears to be a state flag. The two rightmost individuals display Chief Master Sergeant rank insignia, while the leftmost appears to be a commissioned officer.
    A formal U.S. Air Force military ceremony is taking place inside an aircraft hangar, featuring a color guard presenting flags before a large American flag backdrop. Personnel in dress blue uniforms are positioned at a podium and in formation, with a military aircraft visible to the left. The setting and attire suggest a change of command, activation, or similar official military ceremony.
    Two senior U.S. Air Force enlisted personnel in dress blue uniforms are seated in leather chairs, both smiling and appearing to enjoy a formal ceremony or event. Both individuals display extensive medal ribbons and Chief Master Sergeant rank insignia on their sleeves. The setting appears to be an indoor military facility, possibly an aircraft hangar or ceremonial hall.
    A military ceremony taking place inside an aircraft hangar decorated with a large American flag. Two senior U.S. Air Force officers are exchanging a blue guidon/unit flag in what appears to be a formal change of command or assumption of responsibility ceremony. A third, younger airman stands between them holding the flag staff.
    Two U.S. Air Force personnel are participating in a formal guidon/flag transfer ceremony, likely a change of command or assumption of responsibility event. The ceremony is taking place inside a military hangar decorated with a large American flag backdrop. One officer and one senior enlisted member (identifiable by rank insignia) are jointly holding a blue Air Force unit guidon.

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