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378th AEW welcome new commander

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Quaid Quadri relinquished command of the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) to Col. Seth Spanier during a change of command ceremony at an undisclosed location in the Central Command area of responsibilty, April 6, 2024. Spanier, who served as the 7th Bomb Wing Commander out of Dyess Air Force Base, has been selected to lead the second rotation under the new Expeditionary Air Base model. The new XAB model shifts the construct of Air Expeditionary Wings from all active, reserve, and guard components into force elements centered upon Mission Generation, Command and Control, and the establishment of an operating base. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Quaid Quadri (left), 378th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) commander, shakes hands with a U.S Airman from the 378th AEW after a change of command ceremony at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oct. 9, 2023. During the ceremony, U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Akshai Gandhi relinquished command of the 378th AEW to Quadri. The tradition of change of command ceremonies are to allow service members to witness their new leader assume the responsibility and trust associated with the position of commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Frank)
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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Quaid Quadri, 378th AEW commander, delivers his first remarks as commander during the 378th AEW change of command ceremony at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oct. 9, 2023. During the ceremony, U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Akshai Gandhi relinquished command of the 378th AEW to Quadri. The tradition of change of command ceremonies are to allow service members to witness their new leader assume the responsibility and trust associated with the position of commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Frank)
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U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Richard Quirk (left), Senior Defense Official and Defense Attaché, United States Defense Attaché Office, returns a salute from U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Quaid Quadri (right), 378th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) commander, during the 378th AEW change of command ceremony at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oct. 9, 2023. During the ceremony, U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Akshai Gandhi relinquished command of the 378th AEW to Quadri. The tradition of change of command ceremonies are to allow service members to witness their new leader assume the responsibility and trust associated with the position of commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Frank)
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U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Richard Quirk (left), Senior Defense Official and Defense Attaché, United States Defense Attaché Office, passes the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) guidon to U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Quaid Quadri (right), 378th AEW commander, during the 378th AEW change of command ceremony at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oct. 9, 2023. During the ceremony, U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Akshai Gandhi relinquished command of the 378th AEW to Quadri. The tradition of change of command ceremonies are to allow service members to witness their new leader assume the responsibility and trust associated with the position of commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Frank)
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U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Richard Quirk (left), Senior Defense Official and Defense Attaché, United States Defense Attaché Office, receives the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) guidon from U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Akshai Gandhi (right), 378th AEW commander, during the 378th AEW change of command ceremony at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oct. 9, 2023. During the ceremony, Gandhi relinquished command of the 378th AEW to U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Quaid Quadri. The tradition of change of command ceremonies are to allow service members to witness their new leader assume the responsibility and trust associated with the position of commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Frank)
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U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Richard Quirk (center left), Senior Defense Official and Defense Attaché, United States Defense Attaché Office, U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Akshai Gandhi (center right), 378th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) commander, and U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Quaid Quadri (right), incoming 378th AEW commander, stand at attention prior to the passing of the wing guidon during the 378th AEW change of command ceremony at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oct. 9, 2023. During the ceremony, Gandhi relinquished command of the 378th AEW to Quadri. The tradition of change of command ceremonies are to allow service members to witness their new leader assume the responsibility and trust associated with the position of commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Frank)
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231009-F-WT152-1008

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Akshai Gandhi (left), 378th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) commander, delivers his final remarks as commander during the 378th AEW change of command ceremony at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oct. 9, 2023. During the ceremony, Gandhi relinquished command of the 378th AEW to Brig. Gen. Quaid Quadri. The tradition of change of command ceremonies are to allow service members to witness their new leader assume the responsibility and trust associated with the position of commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Frank)
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231009-F-WT152-1007

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Akshai Gandhi (left), 378th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) commander, and Brig. Gen. Quaid Quadri (right), incoming 378th AEW commander, listen to the remarks of U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Richard Quirk, Senior Defense Official and Defense Attaché, United States Defense Attaché Office, during the 378th AEW change of command ceremony at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oct. 9, 2023. During the ceremony, Gandhi relinquished command of the 378th AEW to Quadri. The tradition of change of command ceremonies are to allow service members to witness their new leader assume the responsibility and trust associated with the position of commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Frank)
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231009-F-WT152-1006

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Richard Quirk, Senior Defense Official and Defense Attaché, United States Defense Attaché Office, delivers his remarks as the officiating officer during the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) change of command ceremony at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oct. 9, 2023. During the ceremony, U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Akshai Gandhi relinquished command of the 378th AEW to Brig. Gen. Quaid Quadri. The tradition of change of command ceremonies are to allow service members to witness their new leader assume the responsibility and trust associated with the position of commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Frank)
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231009-F-WT152-1004

U.S. Air Force Maj. Louis Mattina, 378th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) chaplain, delivers the invocation during the 378th AEW change of command at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oct. 9, 2023. During the ceremony, U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Akshai Gandhi relinquished command of the 378th AEW to Brig. Gen. Quaid Quadri. The tradition of change of command ceremonies are to allow service members to witness their new leader assume the responsibility and trust associated with the position of commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Frank)
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U.S. Airmen from the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) honor guard present the colors during the 378th AEW change of command at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oct. 8, 2023. During the ceremony, Brig. Gen. Akshai Gandhi relinquished command of the 378th AEW Brig. Gen. Quaid Quadri. The tradition of change of command ceremonies are to allow service members to witness their new leader assume the responsibility and trust associated with the position of commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Frank)
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231009-F-WT152-1001

U.S. Airmen from the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) gather for the 378th AEW change of command at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oct. 9, 2023. During the ceremony, Brig. Gen. Akshai Gandhi relinquished command of the 378th AEW Brig. Gen. Quaid Quadri. The tradition of change of command ceremonies are to allow service members to witness their new leader assume the responsibility and trust associated with the position of commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Frank)
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386th ESFS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael E. Wetlesen, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron commander, addresses his new squadron during a change of command ceremony at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 23, 2023. Wetlesen formally assumed command of the unit from Lt. Col. Tito Ruiz. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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386th ESFS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. George Buch, Jr., 386th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Michael E. Wetlesen, incoming 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron commander, during a change of command ceremony at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 23, 2023. The passing of the guidon symbolizes the passing of command from one commander to the next. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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386th ESFS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tito Ruiz, outgoing 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron commander, passes the guidon to Col. George Buch, Jr., 386th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, during a change of command ceremony at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 23, 2023. Ruiz passed the guidon back to Buch as a symbol of relinquishing command of the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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386th ESFS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. George Buch, Jr., 386th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, presents a Meritorious Service Medal to Lt. Col. Tito Ruiz, outgoing 386th Security Forces Squadron commander, during a change of command ceremony at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 23, 2023. The medal was presented in recognition of Ruiz’s accomplishments after a year-long command of the 386th ESFS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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386th ESFS Change of Command

From left, U.S. Air Force Col. George Buch, Jr., 386th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, Lt. Col. Tito Ruiz, outgoing 386th Security Forces Squadron commander, and Lt. Col. Michael E. Wetlesen, incoming 386th ESFS commander, bow their heads during an invocation at a change of command ceremony at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 23, 2023. Ruiz is relinquishing command to Wetlesen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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609th AOC changes command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, and Combined Forces Air Component Commander for U.S. Central Command, left, Col. Julie Sposito-Salceies, center, and Col. Kevin Ogle, stand at attention during the 609th Air Operations Center change of command ceremony June 2, 2023, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. A change of command is a tradition dating back to 1775 that allows members of a unit to officially recognize the authority of the incoming commander and honor the service of the outgoing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Brosam)
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387th AES Change of Command

Col. Jeremy Ponn, 387th Air Expeditionary Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Paul Corella, incoming 387th AES commander, during a change of command ceremony at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, May 30, 2023. The passing of the guidon symbolizes the passing of command from one commander to the next. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Isaac Garden)
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