U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Thomas Bussiere, 8th Air Force commander, speaks during the 7th Bomb Wing change of command at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 4, 2017. During the ceremony, Col. David M. Benson relinquished command of the 7th BW to Col. Brandon D. Parker. Parker is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Weapons School with more than 2,700 flight hours and 350 combat hours on the B-52H Stratofortress. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emily Copeland)