34th Bomb Squadron Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Robert Wasil, 34th Bomb Squadron incoming commander, gives a speech after taking command during the 34th BS change of command ceremony at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, March 29, 2024. Wasil expressed his excitement to be the next 34th BS commander and thanked various people that have supported him to reach this place in his career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dylan Maher)

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34th Bomb Squadron Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Robert Wasil, right, incoming 34th BS commander, salutes Col. Mark Kimball, left, 28th Operations Group commander, at Ellsworth Air Force Base, March 29, 2024. Change of command ceremonies are a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one commanding officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dylan Maher)

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34th Bomb Squadron Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Mark Kimball, left, 28th Operations Group commander, exchanges the 34th Bomb Squadron guidon with Lt. Col. Ross Hobbs, right, 34th BS outgoing commander, at the 34th BS change of command ceremony at Ellsworth Air Force Base, March 29, 2024. The ceremony is a time-honored military tradition that serves as representation of the exchange of responsibility and authority from one commander to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dylan Maher)

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34th Bomb Squadron Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Mark Kimball, left, 28th Operations Group commander, presents the meritorious service award to Lt. Col. Ross Hobbs, right, 34th BS outgoing commander, during the 34th BS change of command ceremony at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, March 29, 2024. Hobbs relinquished his command to Lt. Col. Robert Wasil during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dylan Maher)

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34th Bomb Squadron Change of Command

Published April 2, 2024
By Airman 1st Class Dylan Maher
28th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Robert Wasil, 34th Bomb Squadron incoming commander, gives a speech after taking command during the 34th BS change of command ceremony at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, March 29, 2024. Wasil expressed his excitement to be the next 34th BS commander and thanked various people that have supported him to reach this place in his career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dylan Maher)