Photo by Airman Christian Corley | 33rd Fighter Wing | 06.24.2022
U.S. Air Force Col. Jack Arthaud, commander of the 33rd Fighter Wing, presents the Legion of Merit Medal to U.S. Air Force Col. James McFarland, commander of the 33rd Maintenance Group, 33rd Fighter Wing, during a change of command ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, June 24, 2022. McFarland relinquished command to U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Preston, former commander of the 49th......
Photo by Airman Christian Corley | 33rd Fighter Wing | 06.24.2022
Members of the 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron render their first salute to U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Preston, commander of the 33rd Maintenance Group, during a change of command ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, June 24, 2022. The first salute is a customary sign of respect and responsibility between members of the unit and the commander. The change of command ceremony represents......
Photo by Airman Christian Corley | 33rd Fighter Wing | 06.24.2022
Members with the 33rd Fighter Wing, attend a change of command ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, June 24, 2022. During the ceremony, U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Preston assumed command from U.S. Air Force Col. James McFarland. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Christian Corley)...
Photo by Airman Christian Corley | 33rd Fighter Wing | 06.24.2022
U.S. Air Force Col. James McFarland, commander of the 33rd Maintenance Group, addresses the audience during a change of command ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, June 24, 2022. McFarland relinquished command of the 33rd MXG to U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Preston, former commander of the 49th Maintenance Group, Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. (U.S. Air Force photo taken by Airman......
Photo by Airman Christian Corley | 33rd Fighter Wing | 06.24.2022
U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Preston, commander of the 33rd Maintenance Group, addresses the audience during a change of command ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, June 24, 2022. Preston assumed command of the 33rd MXG from U.S. Air Force Col. James McFarland where he will lead Airmen as they work to deliver safe, reliable and on-time aircraft to support F-35A Lightning II pilot and......
Photo by Airman Christian Corley | 33rd Fighter Wing | 06.24.2022
U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Preston, right, incoming commander, assumes command of the 33rd Maintenance Group from U.S. Air Force Col. Jack Arthaud, left, commander of the 33rd Fighter Wing, during a change of command ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, June 24, 2022. Preston assumed command of the 33rd MXG from U.S. Air Force Col. James McFarland where he will lead Airmen as they work......
