Photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks | 31st Fighter Wing | 06.02.2025
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brent Smith, 510th Fighter Squadron commander, renders his first salute to the 510th FS Airmen during the change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 2, 2025. Prior to assuming command of the 510th FS Lt. Col. Smith was the director of operations for the 13th FS, Misawa Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks | 31st Fighter Wing | 06.02.2025
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brent Smith, 510th Fighter Squadron incoming commander, delivers opening remarks during the change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 2, 2025. The 510th FS provides combat airpower on demand to U.S. and NATO Combatant Commanders as well as the National Command Authority in order to meet National Security objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt.......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks | 31st Fighter Wing | 06.02.2025
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brent Smith, incoming 510th Fighter Squadron commander, takes command of the 510th FS during the change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 2, 2025. The passing of the guidon signifies the transfer of leadership and responsibility from the outbound commander to the inbound. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks | 31st Fighter Wing | 06.02.2025
The new 510th Fighter Squadron commander’s name is unveiled on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 2, 2025. Prior to assuming command of the 510th FS Lt. Col. Smith was the director of operations for the 13th FS, Misawa Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks | 31st Fighter Wing | 06.02.2025
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Leo Moore, outgoing 510th Fighter Squadron commander, relinquishes command during the change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 2, 2025. The 510th FS performs air and space control and force application roles of counterair, strategic attack and counterland, including interdiction and close-air support, with F-16CGs employing state of the art munitions......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks | 31st Fighter Wing | 06.02.2025
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Leo Moore, outgoing 510th Fighter Squadron commander, delivers opening remarks during the 510th FS change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 2, 2025. The 510th FS provides combat airpower on demand to U.S. and NATO Combatant Commanders as well as the National Command Authority in order to meet National Security objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks | 31st Fighter Wing | 06.02.2025
31st Fighter Wing Airmen attend the 510th Fighter Squadron change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 2, 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 Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks | 31st Fighter Wing | 06.02.2025
The 510th Fighter Squadron patch is displayed on the shoulder of an Airman during the change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 2, 2025. The 510th FS will now be under the command of U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brent Smith. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)...
