378th EOG change of command

Brig. Gen. Robert D. Davis, 378th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, Col. Jason Smith, outgoing 378th Expeditionary Operations Group commander, and Col. Benjamin Busch, incoming 378th EOG commander, stand at the position of attention during the 378th EOG change of command ceremony at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Dec. 26, 2021. A change of command is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one commanding or flag officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christina Graves)

378th EOG change of command

Col. Jason Smith, right, outgoing 378th Expeditionary Operations Group commander, receives the Meritorious Service Medal from Brig. Gen. Robert D. Davis, left, 378th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, during the 378th EOG change of command ceremony at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Dec. 26, 2021. The Meritorious Service Medal is awarded to members of the armed services who distinguish themselves by outstanding service to the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christina Graves)

378th EOG change of command

Col. Jason Smith, right, outgoing 378th Expeditionary Operations Group commander, relinquishes the guidon to Brig. Gen. Robert D. Davis, 378th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, during the 378th EMDG change of command ceremony at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Dec. 26, 2021. The passing of a unit's guidon symbolizes a transfer of command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christina Graves)

378th EOG change of command

Col. Benjamin Busch, right, incoming 378th Expeditionary Operations Group commander, receives the guidon from Brig. Gen. Robert D. Davis, 378th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, during the 378th EOG change of command ceremony at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Dec. 26, 2021. The passing of a unit's guidon symbolizes a transfer of command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christina Graves)

378th EOG change of command

Col. Benjamin Busch, incoming 378th Expeditionary Operations Group commander, makes remarks during the 378th EOG change of command ceremony at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Dec. 26, 2021. A change of command is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one commanding or flag officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christina Graves)

378th EOG Change of Command

Published Dec. 30, 2021
By Staff Sgt. Christina Graves
378th Air Expeditionary Wing

PRINCE SULTAN AIR BASE, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia -- Brig. Gen. Robert D. Davis, 378th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, Col. Jason Smith, outgoing 378th Expeditionary Operations Group commander, and Col. Benjamin Busch, incoming 378th EOG commander, stand at the position of attention during the 378th EOG change of command ceremony at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Dec. 26, 2021. A change of command is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one commanding or flag officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christina Graves)