Photo by Senior Airman Jenna Bond | 31st Fighter Wing | 05.19.2025
U.S. Air Force Maj. Matthew Markling, 31st Contracting Squadron commander, renders his first salute during a change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy May 19, 2025. A change of command is a military tradition where one commanding officer transfers responsibility and authority to another with the passing of a guidon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jenna A. Bond)...
Photo by Senior Airman Jenna Bond | 31st Fighter Wing | 05.19.2025
U.S. Air Force Maj. Matthew Markling, 31st Contracting Squadron commander, prepares to render his first salute during a change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy May 19, 2025. A change of command is a military tradition where one commanding officer transfers responsibility and authority to another with the passing of a guidon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jenna A. Bond)...
Photo by Senior Airman Jenna Bond | 31st Fighter Wing | 05.19.2025
U.S. Air Force Col. Stephen Anderson, left, 31st Mission Support Group commander, passes the guidon to Maj. Matthew Markling, 31st Contracting Squadron incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy May 19, 2025. The passing of the guidon is a formal process during a change of command ceremony signifying the transfer of leadership from one officer to another.......
Photo by Senior Airman Jenna Bond | 31st Fighter Wing | 05.19.2025
U.S. Air Force Col. Stephen Anderson, left, 31st Mission Support Group commander, receives the guidon from Lt. Col. Chikaodi Akalaonu, 31st Contracting Squadron outgoing commander, during a change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 19, 2025. The passing of the guidon is a formal process during a change of command ceremony signifying the transfer of leadership from one officer......
Photo by Senior Airman Jenna Bond | 31st Fighter Wing | 05.19.2025
From left, U.S. Air Force Col. Stephen Anderson, 31st Mission Support Group commander, Lt. Col. Chikaodi Akalaonu, 31st Contracting Squadron outgoing commander, and Maj. Matthew Markling, 31st CS incoming commander, stand at attention during a change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 19, 2025. The 31st CS acquires and supports war fighting capabilities through responsive......
Photo by Senior Airman Jenna Bond | 31st Fighter Wing | 05.19.2025
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Ty Modgling, left, 31st Contracting Squadron infrastructure flight officer in charge, renders his final salute to Lt. Col. Chikaodi Akalaonu, 31st CS outgoing commander, during the 31st CS change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 19, 2025. A change of command is a military tradition where one commanding officer transfers responsibility and authority to......
Photo by Senior Airman Jenna Bond | 31st Fighter Wing | 05.19.2025
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Chikaodi Akalaonu, 31st Contracting Squadron outgoing commander, speaks during the 31st CS change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 19, 2025. A change of command is a military tradition where one commanding officer transfers responsibility and authority to another with the passing of a guidon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jenna A. Bond)...
Photo by Senior Airman Jenna Bond | 31st Fighter Wing | 05.19.2025
U.S. Air Force Col. Stephen Anderson, left, 31st Mission Support Group commander, presents Lt. Col. Chikaodi Akalaonu, 31st Contracting Squadron outgoing commander, with a Meritorious Service Medal during a change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 19, 2025. The 31st CS is responsible for approximately 1,200 annual contracts valued in excess of 45 million dollars, and......
