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AFCENT Air Warfare Center welcomes new commander

Col. Jordan G. Grant, the previous commander of the Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) Air Warfare Center, is awarded the Legion of Merit during a change of command ceremony July 15, 2022, at Erth Hotel, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The Legion of Merit is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements.
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AFCENT Air Warfare Center welcomes new commander

(From Left) Chief Master Sgt. Jennifer McKeen, the command chief of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, and Brig. Gen. David Lopez, the commander of the 380th AEW, applaud key leadership partners from the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, during the Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) Air Warfare Center change of command ceremony July 15, 2022, at Erth Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE. The AFCENT AWC focuses on regional defense by building partnership capacity and interoperability.
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Friesen takes command of 380th EMDS Phantom Medics

Col. Stacey G. Friesen, the new commander of the 380th Expeditionary Medical Squadron and surgeon general of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, receives the guidon from Brig. Gen. David R. Lopez, the commander of the 380th AEW, during a squadron activation and assumption of command ceremony July 11, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Friesen is a graduate student of the National War College, and previously served as the Executive Officer to the Air Force Surgeon General at the Pentagon.
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Friesen takes command of 380th EMDS Phantom Medics

Brig. Gen. David R. Lopez, the commander of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, speaks during a squadron activation and assumption of command ceremony July 11, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Col. Stacy G. Friesen assumed command of the 380th Expeditionary Medical Squadron.
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Friesen takes command of 380th EMDS Phantom Medics

A 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Base Honor Guard member presents the colors during the 380th Expeditionary Medical Squadron activation and assumption of command ceremony July 11, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates.
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New Valkyrie takes command of 62nd EATKS

Maj. Andrew “House” Leader, the commander of the 62nd Expeditionary Attack Squadron, attends a change of command ceremony July 6, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Valkyrie is the call sign of all sorties flown by the 62nd EATKS.
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New Valkyrie takes command of 62nd EATKS

Senior Airman Davionne Stewart, a force protection escort and base honor guard member, presents the colors during a change of command ceremony July 6, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. A change of command is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility from the previous commander to the new commander.
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New Valkyrie takes command of 62nd EATKS

(From left) Brig. Gen. David Lopez, the commander of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, passes a guidon to Maj. Andrew “House” Leader, the new commander of the 62nd Expeditionary Attack Squadron during a change of command ceremony July 6, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The 62nd EATKS’s primary mission is to employ, launch and recover MQ-9 Reapers for persistent attack and reconnaissance within the Southwest Asia area of responsibility.
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New Valkyrie takes command of 62nd EATKS

(From left) Brig. Gen. David Lopez, the commander of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, receives a guidon from Maj. Nathan “PHOD” Erickson, the previous commander of the 62nd Expeditionary Attack Squadron, during a change of command ceremony July 6, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The 62nd EATKS’s primary mission is to employ, launch and recover MQ-9 Reapers for persistent attack and reconnaissance within the Southwest Asia area of responsibility.
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New Valkyrie takes command of 62nd EATKS

(From left) Brig. Gen. David Lopez, the commander of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, awards Maj. Nathan “PHOD” Erickson, the previous commander of the 62nd Expeditionary Attack Squadron, the Meritorious Service Medal, during a change of command ceremony July 6, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. As commander of the 62 EATKS, Erickson supported Operation Loyal Sentry, resulting in a successful rescue mission of two U.S. citizens. Erickson was also able to land three MQ-9 Reapers during the ballistic missile attacks on January 24, 2022.
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New Valkyrie takes command of 62nd EATKS

Tech. Sgt. Justin Allen, a sensor operator assigned to the 62nd Expeditionary Attack Squadron, holds the unit guidon, during a change of command ceremony July 6, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. A change of command is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility from the previous commander to the new commander.
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CMSAF JoAnne S. Bass visits ADAB

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass presents Master Sgt. Matthew Morris, 380th Expeditionary Medical Group Medical operations flight chief, a coin for outstanding performance at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 24, 2022. Bass represents the highest enlisted level of leadership, and as such, provides direction for the enlisted force and represents their interests, as appropriate, to the American public, and to those in all levels of government. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)
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CMSAF JoAnne S. Bass visits ADAB

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass poses with Master Sgt. Anthony Flores, 380th Expeditionary Medical Group physical therapist technician, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 24, 2022. Bass represents the highest enlisted level of leadership, and as such, provides direction for the enlisted force and represents their interests, as appropriate, to the American public, and to those in all levels of government. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)
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CMSAF JoAnne S. Bass visits ADAB

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass and Chief Master Sgt. Mike Perry, Air Force first sergeant special duty manager, pose with Airman 1st Class Jordan Thompson, 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron member, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 24, 2022. During their visit, Bass and Perry toured facilities, recognized outstanding performers and addressed the Airmen during an all-call. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)
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CMSAF JoAnne S. Bass visits ADAB

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass poses with 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Airmen during her visit to Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 24, 2022. During her visit, Bass toured facilities, recognized outstanding performers and addressed the Airmen during an all-call. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)
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CMSAF JoAnne S. Bass visits ADAB

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass speaks to 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Airmen at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 24, 2022. During her visit, Bass toured facilities, recognized outstanding performers and addressed the Airmen of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing during an all-call. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)
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CMSAF JoAnne S. Bass visits ADAB

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass observes a demonstration of the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron’s Dronebuster system during her visit to Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 24, 2022. During her visit, Bass toured facilities, recognized outstanding performers and addressed Airmen during an all-call. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)
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CMSAF JoAnne S. Bass visits ADAB

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass poses with 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Airmen at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 24, 2022. During her visit, Bass toured facilities, recognized outstanding performers and addressed the Airmen during an all-call. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)
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CMSAF JoAnne S. Bass visits ADAB

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass poses with 27th Fighter Squadron Airmen at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 24, 2022. Bass represents the highest enlisted level of leadership, and as such, provides direction for the enlisted force and represents their interests, as appropriate, to the American public, and to those in all levels of government. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)
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CMSAF JoAnne S. Bass visits ADAB

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass fist bumps Tech. Sgt. Andrew Dore, 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Group unit travel representative, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 24, 2022. Bass represents the highest enlisted level of leadership, and as such, provides direction for the enlisted force and represents their interests, as appropriate, to the American public, and to those in all levels of government. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)
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