Photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks | 31st Fighter Wing | 07.11.2025
U.S. Air Force Col. Beau Diers, 31st Fighter Wing incoming commander, renders his first salute to the Airmen of the 31st FW during the 31st FW change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 11, 2025. Change of command ceremonies are a time to honor tradition and military heritage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks | 31st Fighter Wing | 07.11.2025
U.S. Air Force Col. Beau Diers', 31st Fighter Wing incoming commander, name is unveiled on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the 31st FW change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 11, 2025. The 31st FW is the only U.S. fighter wing south of the Alps. This strategic location makes the wing critical to operations for our Allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt.......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks | 31st Fighter Wing | 07.11.2025
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing outgoing commander, renders his final salute to the Airmen of the 31st FW during the 31st FW change of command at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 11, 2025. Change of command ceremonies are a public display of the transfer of command from one officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang | 31st Fighter Wing | 07.10.2025
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Security Forces Squadron attend the 31st Fighter Wing change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 11, 2025. Change of command ceremonies are a military tradition that represent a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one commanding officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang | 31st Fighter Wing | 07.10.2025
Italian air force service members stand at ease during the 31st Fighter Wing change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 11, 2025. The outgoing commander will be the final general officer to command the 31st FW, future commanders will hold the rank of Colonel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang)...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks | 31st Fighter Wing | 07.08.2025
U.S. Air Force Col. Anthony Bryant, 31st Maintenance Group incoming commander, renders his first salute during the change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 9, 2025. The change of command ceremony is a military tradition that publicizes the official transfer of responsibility between two commanding officers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks | 31st Fighter Wing | 07.08.2025
U.S. Air Force Col. Anthony Bryant, 31st Maintenance Group incoming commander, delivers a speech during the change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 9, 2025. The tradition of a change of command ceremony dates back to the 18th century during the reign of King Frederick the Great of Prussia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks | 31st Fighter Wing | 07.08.2025
From right, U.S. Air Force Col. Anthony Bryant, 31st Maintenance Group incoming commander, receives the guidon from U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, during the change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 9, 2025. The passing of the guidon represents the formal transfer of authority and responsibility from one commanding officer to another. (U.S.......
