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    Wittmer Assumes Command of the 125th Figher Wing [Image 10 of 13]

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    A military ceremony is taking place inside what appears to be a hangar or large indoor facility. Multiple service members in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are rendering a salute toward a single officer standing at a podium in dress blue uniform. An American flag and at least one additional flag are visible near the podium.

    JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

    08.14.2026

    Photo by Tech. Sgt. Jacob Hancock 

    125th Fighter Wing

    U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel J. Wittmer, incoming commander, 125th Fighter Wing, Florida National Guard, receives his first salute as the commander during the wing's change of command ceremony at Jacksonville Air National Guard Base, Florida, Aug. 14, 2026. Equipped with the F-35A Lightning II, the 125th Fighter Wing provides advanced capabilities for homeland defense while providing fifth-generation airpower that enables the wing to respond to emerging threats and project combat power in support of global operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Jacob Hancock)

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    Date Taken: 08.14.2026
    Date Posted: 08.17.2026 18:30
    Photo ID: 9873895
    VIRIN: 260814-Z-BX441-1289
    Resolution: 4193x2795
    Size: 2.4 MB
    Location: JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, US
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    A bald man with a beard, dressed in a dark navy suit, is speaking at a gray podium equipped with a microphone. The setting appears to be an industrial or utility facility, evidenced by exposed piping, safety equipment signage, and a yellow 'Emergency Eye Wash' sign on the wall. A blue object, likely a flag or banner on a pole, is partially visible in the foreground right.
    A civilian speaker addresses a military audience from a podium inside what appears to be a hangar facility. The audience consists of multiple uniformed military personnel seated with their backs to the camera. The setting suggests an official ceremony or briefing event at a military installation.
    Two U.S. Air Force officers in dress blue uniforms are jointly holding a certificate during a formal military ceremony. The certificate is visibly titled 'The Legion of Merit,' a U.S. military decoration. The event appears to take place inside a military hangar, with the Florida state flag and Air Force flags visible in the background.
    A military decoration ceremony is taking place in what appears to be a hangar facility. A man in a civilian dark suit is pinning a medal or award onto the uniform of a military officer wearing a US Air Force dress uniform adorned with multiple ribbons and badges. The Florida state flag and a blue military flag with gold fringe are visible in the background.
    Two U.S. Air Force officers are posing together holding a certificate from the State of Florida titled 'The Florida Cross' for Extraordinary Meritorious Service. The ceremony appears to be taking place inside a military hangar, with the Florida state flag and blue Air Force flags visible in the background. The officer on the right is wearing multiple medals and decorations, suggesting this is a formal military awards ceremony.
    A U.S. Air Force officer in dress blue uniform is delivering a speech at a podium in what appears to be a maintenance hangar or industrial facility. The officer is wearing multiple medals and decorations, including what appear to be pilot wings, and is gesturing with one hand while speaking. An American flag is visible to the right of the frame.
    A group of military personnel in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are rendering a salute during what appears to be a formal military ceremony, likely a change of command or activation ceremony held inside a hangar facility. At the front of the room, officers in dress blue uniforms stand on a platform near flags including the American flag and what appears to be a unit guidon. The setting and attire suggest this is a U.S. Air Force or Space Force formal ceremony.
    Two U.S. Air Force officers are participating in a formal guidon/flag passing ceremony, likely a change of command or assumption of command event. Both individuals are dressed in Air Force Service Dress uniforms and are jointly holding a wooden guidon staff. The ceremony is taking place inside what appears to be a military hangar, with the U.S. flag and blue Air Force flags visible in the background.
    A U.S. Air Force officer in dress blues is speaking at a podium, holding papers and addressing an audience. His name tag reads 'WITTMER' and he is wearing multiple service ribbons, a command pilot badge, and other military decorations. The setting appears to be inside a military hangar or maintenance facility.
    A military ceremony is taking place inside what appears to be a hangar or large indoor facility. Multiple service members in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are rendering a salute toward a single officer standing at a podium in dress blue uniform. An American flag and at least one additional flag are visible near the podium.
    A Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet is displayed on a tarmac, likely at an airshow or static display event. The aircraft bears the serial number 5867 and is cordoned off with orange safety cones and a red rope barrier. Support vehicles and ground equipment are visible in the background.
    A U.S. Air Force officer in dress blues uniform is smiling broadly, appearing to be engaged in conversation with another person whose back is visible in the foreground. The officer's name tag reads 'WITTMER' and he is wearing multiple service ribbons, pilot wings, and other military insignia. The setting appears to be inside or near an aircraft hangar with a large aircraft visible in the background.
    A U.S. Air Force officer named Wittmer, wearing a dress blue uniform with multiple service ribbons and badges, is smiling broadly during what appears to be a formal military event or ceremony. He is engaged in conversation with another individual whose back is to the camera. The setting appears to be inside or near an aircraft hangar, with part of an aircraft visible in the background.

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