Jun 13 2025

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Airman 1st Class Aden Brown

U.S. Air Force Col. Garrett Fisher, 15th Wing commander, passes the guidon to Col. Lucas Spathes, 15th Operations Group incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, June 13, 2025. The military practice of passing the flag, colors or guidon is deeply embedded in military history, dating back to the 18th century. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aden Brown)

Jun 13 2025

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Airman 1st Class Aden Brown

U.S. Air Force Col. Garrett Fisher, 15th Wing commander, receives the guidon from Col. Michael Lewis, 15th Operations Group outgoing commander, during a change of command ceremony on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, June 13, 2025. A change of command ceremony is a military ceremony that signifies the formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one commander to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aden Brown)

Jun 13 2025

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Airman 1st Class Aden Brown

U.S. Air Force Col. Lucas Spathes, incoming 15th Operations Group Commander, speaks to the audience during a change of command ceremony on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, June 13, 2025. A change of command ceremony is a military ceremony that signifies the formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one commander to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aden Brown)

Jun 13 2025

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Airman 1st Class Aden Brown

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Lewis, outgoing 15th Operations Group Commander, renders a final salute to the 15 OG during a change of command ceremony on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, June 13, 2025. A change of command ceremony is a military ceremony that signifies the formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one commander to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aden Brown)

Jun 13 2025

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Staff Sgt. Alan Ricker

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Michael Haywood,15th Wing command chief, gives a speech during a change of responsibility ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, June 13, 2025. A change of responsibility ceremony symbolizes the transfer of authority between enlisted leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alan Ricker)

Jun 13 2025

15th Wing change of responsibility ceremon

Staff Sgt. Alan Ricker

U.S. Air Force Col. Garrett Fisher, 15th Wing commander, passes the 15th Wing guidon to Chief Master Sgt. Michael Haywood, 15th Wing incoming command chief, during a change of responsibility ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, June 13, 2025. The passing of a guidon is a historical event that represents the transfer of responsibility between leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alan Ricker)