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8th MSG holds change of command ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Lauren Guibert, incoming 8th Mission Support Group commander, receives her first salute from Lt. Col. Raissa Klaitchko, 8th MSG deputy commander, during the 8th MSG change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 24, 2026. The first salute is a traditional military gesture marking Guibert's formal assumption of leadership over the group's Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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8th MSG holds change of command ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Lauren Guibert, incoming 8th Mission Support Group commander, delivers remarks during the 8th MSG change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 24, 2026. Prior to arriving at Kunsan, Guibert served as the Logistics Building Partner Capacity Program Lead at Kelley Barracks, Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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8th MSG holds change of command ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. John DeLion, left, 8th Fighter Wing commander, presents the group guidon to Col. Lauren Guibert, incoming 8th Mission Support Group commander, during the 8th MSG change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 24, 2026. The passing of the guidon signifies the formal assumption of command, placing the authority and responsibility of the group with Guibert. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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8th MSG holds change of command ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. John DeLion, left, 8th Fighter Wing commander, receives the group guidon from Col. Timothy Frank, outgoing 8th Mission Support Group commander, during the 8th MSG change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 24, 2026. The passing of the guidon signifies the conclusion of Frank's tenure as the group commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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8th MSG holds change of command ceremony

From left, U.S. Air Force Col. John DeLion, 8th Fighter Wing commander, Col. Timothy Frank, outgoing 8th Mission Support Group commander, and Col. Lauren Guibert, incoming 8th MSG commander, salute during the playing of the Republic of Korea and U.S. national anthems as part of the 8th MSG change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 24, 2026. The ceremony marked the formal transfer of command of the group from Frank to Guibert. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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8th MSG holds change of command ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Timothy Frank, outgoing 8th Mission Support Group commander, receives a final salute from Lt. Col. Raissa Klaitchko, 8th MSG deputy commander, during the 8th MSG change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 24, 2026. The final salute is a traditional military gesture marking the conclusion of the commander's leadership of the group's Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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8th MSG holds change of command ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. John DeLion, 8th Fighter Wing commander, delivers remarks during the 8th Mission Support Group change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 24, 2026. DeLion presided over the ceremony, thanking the outgoing commander, Col. Timothy Frank, for his dedication and welcoming the incoming commander, Col. Lauren Guibert. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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8th MSG holds change of command ceremony

Republic of Korea Air Force Col. Lee, Kyeong-Soo, left, 38th Fighter Group commander, presents a Letter of Appreciation to U.S. Air Force Col. Timothy Frank, outgoing 8th Mission Support Group commander, during the 8th MSG change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 24, 2026. The presentation recognized Frank's contributions to combined operations and partnership between the U.S. and ROK air forces during his tenure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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8th MSG holds change of command ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. John DeLion, left, 8th Fighter Wing commander, presents the Legion of Merit to Col. Timothy Frank, outgoing 8th Mission Support Group commander, during the 8th MSG change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 24, 2026. Frank received the medal for his exceptionally meritorious conduct and outstanding service while leading the group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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8th MSG holds change of command ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Timothy Frank, outgoing 8th Mission Support Group commander, delivers remarks during the 8th MSG change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 24, 2026. Frank thanked his Airmen for their resiliency during change and thanked Wolf Pack leaders for their support during his tenure. (Courtesy photo by Airman 1st Class Janro Lazaro)

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8th MSG holds change of command ceremony

Members of the 8th Fighter Wing attend the 8th Mission Support Group change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 24, 2026. The 8th MSG consists of the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron, 8th Communications Squadron, 8th Force Support Squadron, 8th Security Forces Squadron and 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron. (Courtesy photo by Airman 1st Class Janro Lazaro)

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Col. Lauren Guibert official photo

The official photo of U.S. Air Force Col. Lauren Guibert, 8th Mission Support Group commander, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 25, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Maher)

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8th OG holds change of command ceremony

From left, U.S. Air Force Col. John G. DeLion, 8th Fighter Wing commander, Col. Gerald J. Ferdinand, incoming 8th Operations Group commander, and Col. Ruben R. Amezaga, outgoing 8th OG commander, sing the Air Force song during the 8th OG change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 18, 2026. The 8th OG provides the aircrews who fly the wing's F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft and the support personnel who enable the flying mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Maher)

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8th OG holds change of command ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Gerald Ferdinand, 8th Operations Group incoming commander, renders his first salute to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Robert Matthews, 8th Operations Support Squadron commander at the 8th OG change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 18, 2026. The first salute represents the official transfer of authority, mutual respect, and the assumption of the ultimate responsibility to lead the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Maher)

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8th OG holds change of command ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Gerald Ferdinand, 8th Operations Group incoming commander, delivers remarks during the 8th OG change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 18, 2026. During his speech, Ferdinand congratulated the leadership of the outgoing commander and expressed enthusiasm in leading the dedicated Airmen of the Wolf Pack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Maher)

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8th OG holds change of command ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. John G. DeLion, left, 8th Fighter Wing commander, passes the 8th Operations Group guidon to Col. Gerald J. Ferdinand, incoming 8th OG commander, during the 8th OG change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 18, 2026. Change of command ceremonies reflect a long respect for military tradition, dating as far back as the Roman Empire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Maher)

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8th OG holds change of command ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. John DeLion, left, 8th Fighter Wing commander, accepts the 8th Operations Group guidon from Col. Ruben R. Amezaga, outgoing 8th OG commander, during the 8th OG change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 18, 2026. The passing of the guidon is a traditional military custom that signifies the formal relinquishment of authority and responsibility by the outgoing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Maher)

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8th OG holds change of command ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Ruben Amezaga, 8th Operations Group outgoing commander, renders his final salute to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Robert Matthews, 8th Operations Support Squadron commander at the 8th OG Change of Command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 18, 2026. The final salute symbolizes the respect and trust shared between commanders and the Airmen they lead. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Maher)

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8th OG holds change of command ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Ruben R. Amezaga, outgoing 8th Operations Group commander, delivers remarks during the 8th OG change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 18, 2026. During his speech, Amezaga thanked the personnel he led for their dedication and work ethic throughout his command, and welcomed the incoming 8th OG commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Maher)

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8th OG holds change of command ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Ruben R. Amezaga, outgoing 8th Operations Group commander, delivers remarks during the 8th OG change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 18, 2026. During his speech, Amezaga thanked the personnel he led for their dedication and work ethic throughout his command, and welcomed the incoming 8th OG commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Maher)

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