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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Travis Edwards, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing incoming commander, gives a speech during the 379th AEW Change of Command Ceremony within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 9, 2025. The ceremony saw Edwards assume command from Brig. Gen. Richard Dickens. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Moriarty) — 379th AEW Change of Command

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Travis Edwards, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing incoming commander, gives a speech during the 379th AEW Change of Command Ceremony within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 9, 2025. Edwards earned his commission as a distinguished graduate through the Reserve Officer Training Corps in 1996. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Moriarty) — 379th AEW Change of Command

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Travis Edwards, right, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing incoming commander, renders salute during the 379th AEW Change of Command Ceremony within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 9, 2025. Edwards earned his commission as a distinguished graduate through the Reserve Officer Training Corps in 1996. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Moriarty) — 379th AEW Change of Command

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Travis Edwards, right, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing incoming commander, receives the 379th AEW guidon from Maj. Gen. David Shoemaker, 9th Air Force (Air Forces Central) deputy commander, during the 379th AEW Change of Command Ceremony within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 9, 2025. The 379th AEW provides support to more than 5,400 Air Force, joint and coalition force partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Moriarty) — 379th AEW Change of Command

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Richard Dickens, right, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing outgoing commander, passes the 379th AEW guidon to Maj. Gen. David Shoemaker, 9th Air Force (Air Forces Central) deputy commander, during the 379th AEW Change of Command Ceremony within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 9, 2025. The 379th AEW provides support to more than 5,400 Air Force, joint and coalition force partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Moriarty) — 379th AEW Change of Command

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Richard Dickens, right, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing outgoing commander, salutes Maj. Gen. David Shoemaker, 9th Air Force (Air Forces Central) deputy commander, during the 379th AEW Change of Command Ceremony within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 9, 2025. The 379th AEW provides support to more than 5,400 Air Force, joint and coalition force partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Moriarty — 379th AEW Change of Command

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Richard Dickens, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, bows his head after finishing his closing remarks during the 379th AEW Change of Command Ceremony within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 9, 2025. The 379th AEW is tasked to generate, support and sustain coalition airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Moriarty) — 379th AEW Change of Command

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Richard Dickens, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing outgoing commander, gives departing remarks during the 379th AEW Change of Command Ceremony within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 9, 2025. The 379th AEW is tasked to generate, support and sustain coalition airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Moriarty) — 379th AEW Change of Command

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. David Shoemaker, 9th Air Force (Air Forces Central) deputy commander, gives opening remarks during the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Change of Command Ceremony within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 5, 2025. The ceremony saw Brig. Gen. Richard Dickens, 379th AEW outgoing commander, relinquish command to Brig. Gen. Travis Edwards, incoming 379th AEW commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Moriarty) — 379th AEW Change of Command

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From the left, U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. David Shoemaker, 9th Air Force (Air Forces Central) deputy commander, Brig. Gen. Richard Dickens, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing outgoing commander, and Brig. Gen. Travis Edwards, incoming 379th AEW commander, sit during the 379th AEW Change of Command Ceremony within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 9, 2025. The ceremony saw Dickens relinquish command to Edwards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Moriarty — 379th AEW Change of Command

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Members of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing honor guard present colors during the 379th AEW Change of Command Ceremony within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 9, 2025. The ceremony saw Brig. Gen. Richard Dickens relinquish command to Brig. Gen. Travis Edwards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Moriarty) — 379th AEW Change of Command

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Airmen exit a plane. — Continuation of forces: 79th EFS and 79th EFGS deliver airpower to the CENTCOM AOR

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