22nd Air Refueling Wing Change of Command

Members of team McConnell attend the 22nd Air Refueling Wing Change of Command June 21, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition that symbolizes a transfer of authority. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)

Col. Josh Olson, the outgoing 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, hands the 22nd ARW guidon to Maj. Gen. Sam Barrett, 18th Air Force commander, during a change of command ceremony June 21, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The passing of the guidon symbolized the relinquishing of command to Col. Richard Tanner, the incoming 22nd ARW commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)

Maj. Gen Sam Barrett, 18th Air Force commander, passes the 22nd Air Refueling Wing guidon to Col. Richard Tanner, the incoming 22nd ARW commander, during a change of command ceremony June 21, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The passing of the guidon symbolized Col. Josh Olson’s, the outgoing 22nd ARW commander, relinquishment of command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)

Maj. Gen. Sam Barrett, 18th Air Force commander, presents The Legion of Merit Medal (first Oak Leaf Cluster) to Col. Josh Olson, the outgoing 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, during a change of command ceremony June 21, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The medal was awarded for Olson’s exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services during his time at McConnell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)

Col. Richard Tanner, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, speaks to members of Team McConnell during a change of command ceremony June 21, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Tanner assumed command of the 22nd ARW after serving as the vice commander for Kadena Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)