Photo by Senior Airman Bobby Teichmann | 49th Wing | 06.17.2025
U.S. Air Force Maj. James Laughridge, 49th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron commander, left, renders his first salute as 49th OMRS commander during a change of command ceremony at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 17, 2025. The change of command ceremony is an American military tradition performed to openly show service members the arrival of the incoming commander. (U.S. Air......
Photo by Senior Airman Bobby Teichmann | 49th Wing | 06.17.2025
U.S. Air Force Maj. James Laughridge, 49th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron commander, addresses attendees during a change of command ceremony at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 17, 2025. Laughridge enters his first squadron command assignment with prior experience supporting the Western Air Defense Sector and the Department of Defense Prime Nuclear Airlift Force. (U.S. Air......
Photo by Senior Airman Bobby Teichmann | 49th Wing | 06.17.2025
U.S. Air Force Maj. James Laughridge, right, assumes command of the 49th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron from U.S. Air Force Col. Lynne Bussie, 49th Medical Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 17, 2025. The change of command ceremony is an American military tradition deeply rooted in history, signifying the authority of the......
Photo by Senior Airman Bobby Teichmann | 49th Wing | 06.17.2025
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Patrick Short, right, relinquishes command of the 49th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron to U.S. Air Force Col. Lynne Bussie, 49th Medical Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 17, 2025. Short led the 49th OMRS to earn the 2024 Group Large Unit of the Year award. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bob......
Photo by Senior Airman Bobby Teichmann | 49th Wing | 06.17.2025
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Patrick Short renders his final salute as 49th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron commander during a change of command ceremony at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 17, 2025. The change of command ceremony is an American military tradition performed to openly show service members the arrival of the incoming commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman......
Photo by Senior Airman Bobby Teichmann | 49th Wing | 06.17.2025
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Patrick Short, 49th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron commander, addresses attendees at a change of command ceremony at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 17, 2025. During his tenure, Short’s efforts prevented 10,000 lost man-hours and achieved the Air Force’s third-best occupational health rate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bob Teichmann)...
Photo by Senior Airman Bobby Teichmann | 49th Wing | 06.17.2025
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Patrick Short, 49th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron commander, right, accepts the Meritorious Service Medal from U.S. Air Force Col. Lynne Bussie, 49th Medical Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 17, 2025. Short was commended for mitigating a technician gap by leveling manning and earning the 2024......
Photo by Senior Airman Bobby Teichmann | 49th Wing | 06.17.2025
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kraig Smith, 49th Wing chaplain, gives an invocation during a change of command ceremony at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 17, 2025. The change of command ceremony is an American military tradition deeply rooted in history, signifying the authority of the incoming commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bob Teichmann)...
