22nd OSS Change of Command

Members of Team McConnell attend the 22nd Operations Support Squadron Change of Command Jan. 16, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition that symbolizes the transfer of authority between leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)

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22nd OSS Change of Command

Lt. Col. Daniel McVay, the outgoing 22nd Operations Support Squadron commander, passes the 22nd OSS guidon to Col. Thad Middleton, 22nd Operations Group commander, during a change of command ceremony Jan. 16, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. McVay served as the 22nd OSS commander for two years before relinquishing command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)

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22nd OSS Change of Command

Col. Thad Middleton, 22nd Operations Group commander, presents the Meritorious Service Medal citation to Lt. Col. Daniel McVay, the outgoing 22nd Operations Support Squadron commander, during a change of command ceremony Jan. 16, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The Meritorious Service Medal is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who distinguished themselves by outstanding noncombat meritorious achievement or service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)

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22nd OSS Change of Command

Kathy Bond, 22nd Air Refueling Wing honorary commander, presents the Daughters of the American Revolution Distinguished Citizen Medal citation to Lt. Col. Daniel McVay, the outgoing 22nd Operations Support Squadron commander, during a change of command ceremony Jan. 16, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The DAR Distinguished Citizen Medal is presented to an individual who fulfills the qualities of honor, service, courage, leadership and patriotism. The medal was established to recognize worthy citizens for extraordinary service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)

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22nd OSS Change of Command

Col. Thad Middleton, 22nd Operations Group commander, passes the 22nd Operations Support Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Kenneth Louie, the incoming 22nd OSS commander, during a change of command ceremony Jan. 16, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Louie accepted the reins of responsibility, authority and accountability when after accepting the 22nd OSS guidon from Middleton. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)

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22nd OSS Change of Command

Published Jan. 17, 2020
By Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia
22nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Members of Team McConnell attend the 22nd Operations Support Squadron Change of Command Jan. 16, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition that symbolizes the transfer of authority between leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)