37th Bomb Squadron Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christian Hoover, 37th Bomb Squadron incoming commander, gives a speech after taking command during the 37th BS change of command ceremony at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, April 5, 2024. Hoover expressed his excitement to be the next 37th 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 Brittany Kenney)

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37th Bomb Squadron Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Mark Kimball, left, 28th Operations Group commander, exchanges the 37th Bomb Squadron guidon with Lt. Col. Christopher McConnell, right, 37th BS outgoing commander, at the 37th BS change of command ceremony at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, April 5, 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 Brittany Kenney)

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37th Bomb Squadron Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christian Hoover, right, incoming 37th BS commander, salutes Col. Mark Kimball, left, 28th Operations Group commander, at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, April 5, 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 Brittany Kenney)

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37th 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. Christopher McConnell, right, 37th BS outgoing commander, during the 37th BS change of command ceremony at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, April 5, 2024. McConnell relinquished his command to Lt. Col. Christian Hoover during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittany Kenney)

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37th Bomb Squadron Change of Command

Published April 5, 2024
By Airman 1st Class Brittany Kenney
28th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christian Hoover, 37th Bomb Squadron incoming commander, gives a speech after taking command during the 37th BS change of command ceremony at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, April 5, 2024. Hoover expressed his excitement to be the next 37th 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 Brittany Kenney)