U.S. Air Force Col. Rodney Simpson assumes command of the 386th Air Expedtionary Wing from officiator, Maj. Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich, 9th Air Expedtionary Task Force-Levant commander, during a change of command ceremony at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 11, 2019. Simpson took over command of the 386th AEW from Col. Patrick Schlichenmeyer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Martinez)