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)