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Al Udeid Air Base welcomes new commander

The colors are presented during the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing change of command ceremony June 12, 2017, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian, commander of U.S. Air Forces Central Command, center left, presided over the ceremony in which Brig. Gen. Darren V. James, 379th AEW commander, relinquished command to Brig. Gen. Jason R. Armagost. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amy M. Lovgren)
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Al Udeid Air Base welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian, commander of the U.S. Air Forces Central Command, pins the Legion of Merit Medal onto Brig. Gen. Darren V. James, commander of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, during the change of command ceremony at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 12, 2017. During his term, James’ leadership and vision guided the wing to produce 192,800 flight hours during 29,000 combat sorties, transport nearly 25,000 U.S. and coalition warfighters, deliver 915 million pounds of fuel, collect 9,200 hours of valuable intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, and deliver 10,500 precision-guided munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amy M. Lovgren)
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Al Udeid Air Base welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Darren V. James, commander of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing speaks to the Airmen of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing for the last time at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 12, 2017. During the ceremony Brig. Gen. Darren V. James relinquished his command to Brig. Gen. Jason R. Armagost. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amy M. Lovgren)
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Al Udeid Air Base welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Darren V. James, center, commander of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, prepares to relinquish his command as wing commander to Lt. Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian, commander of U.S. Air Forces Central Command at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 12, 2017. During his term, James’ leadership and vision guided the wing to produce 192,800 flight hours during 29,000 combat sorties, transport nearly 25,000 U.S. and coalition warfighters, deliver 915 million pounds of fuel, collect 9,200 hours of valuable intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, and deliver 10,500 precision-guided munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amy M. Lovgren)
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Al Udeid Air Base welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason R. Armagost, right, accepts command of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing from Lt. Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian, commander of U.S. Air Forces Central Command at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 12, 2017. Armagost is taking command of the 379th AEW after serving the last year as the Deputy Director of Current Operations at U.S. Strategic Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amy M. Lovgren)
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Al Udeid Air Base welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Armagost speaks to the Airmen of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing and guests for the first time as wing commander at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 12, 2017. Armagost received command of the 379th AEW after serving the last year as the Deputy Director of Current Operations at U.S. Strategic Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amy M. Lovgren)
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Last flight at Al Udeid Air Base

Fire engines with the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department give U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Darren James, wing commander of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, a water salute after completing his fini-flight at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, May 29, 2017. The fini-flight is a time honored aviation tradition which marks the end of James’s flying status as wing commander of the 379th AEW. During his time as Wing Commander, James flew over 325 hours and 40 sorties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amy M. Lovgren)
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Last flight at Al Udeid Air Base

A U.S. Air Force airman with the 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron marshals a KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, May 29, 2017. The KC- 135 Stratotanker Aircraft Commander, Brig. Gen. Darren James, wing commander of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, just completed his fini-flight. The fini-flight is a time honored aviation tradition which marks the end of James’ flying status as wing commander of the 379th AEW. During his time as wing commander, James flew over 325 hours and 40 sorties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amy M. Lovgren)
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Last flight at Al Udeid Air Base

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Darren James, wing commander of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, prepares to exit a KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, May 29, 2017. James just completed his fini-flight which is a time honored aviation tradition that marks the end of his flying status as wing commander of the 379th AEW. During James’ time as wing commander, he flew over 325 hours and 40 sorties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amy M. Lovgren)
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Last flight at Al Udeid Air Base

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Darren James, wing commander of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, is hosed down with water by follow airmen with the 379th AEW at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, May 29, 2017. James just completed his fini-flight which is a time honored aviation tradition that marks the end of his flying status as wing commander of the 379th AEW. During James’ time as wing commander, he flew over 325 hours and 40 sorties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amy M. Lovgren)
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Last flight at Al Udeid Air Base

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Darren James, wing commander of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, poses for a photograph with fellow aircrew members from the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, May 29, 2017. James just completed his fini-flight which is s time honored aviation tradition that marks the end of his flying status as wing commander of the 379th AEW. During James’ time as wing commander, he flew over 325 hours and 40 sorties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amy M. Lovgren)
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