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)