JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — U.S. Air Force Col. Mansour Elhihi officially took command of the 125th Fighter Wing and Jacksonville Air National Guard Base during a ceremony on Sept. 14, 2024, marking the end of Col. George H.H. Downs' two-and-a-half-year tenure. The event was attended by nearly 1,200 Airmen from the 125th FW, as well as Florida Air National Guard (FANG) leadership, local officials, and elected representatives.
The change of command ceremony was presided over by Brig. Gen. Richard L. Coffey III, Commander of the Florida Air National Guard and Assistant Adjutant General-Air. Coffey praised Downs for his leadership, particularly his work to ensure the readiness of the 125th FW amid global challenges.
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