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U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Bowman, 36th Operations Group commander, left, and Lt. Col. Edwin Pratt, outgoing 36th Operations Support Squadron commander, right, clap for Lt. Col. Micah McCracken, 36 OSS commander during a change of command ceremony. A change of command ceremony signifies the transfer of power from one commander to the next.

U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Bowman, 36th Operations Group commander, left, and Lt. Col. Edwin Pratt, outgoing 36th Operations Support Squadron commander, right, clap for Lt. Col. Micah McCracken, 36 OSS commander during a change of command ceremony. A change of command ceremony signifies the transfer of power from one commander to the next. (Staff Sgt. Jasmine M. Barnes, 36th Wing Public Affairs)

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Micah McCracken, 36th Operations Support Squadron Commander, assumes command during a change of command ceremony May 16, 2025, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The passing of the guidon during the ceremony symbolizes the transfer of responsibilities from the outgoing commander to the incoming commander.

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