Change of Command

The Incoming CO takes Command of the squadron when he accepts the squadron colors.

The outgoing CO takes the squadron colors from the SgtMaj and prepares to pass them to the incoming CO.

After the passing of the colors they shake hands.

The two COs after the ceremony. LtCol Sagebiel was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for his outstanding leadership to this command including the historic mobilization of a reserve squadron. He also rec'd the Air Medal (Strike/Flight) for completing a certain number of hours/missions in a combat zone.

At the beginning of the ceremony the platoons report "All Present".