U.S. Air Force Col. Derek Oakley, left, 28th Bomb Wing commander, Col. Joshua Wiitala, center, 28th Mission Support Group outgoing commander, and Col. Paul Koecher, 28th MSG incoming commander, stand at attention during a Change of Command ceremony at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Aug. 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 Brittany Kenney)