U.S. Air Force Col. Derek Oakley, left, 28th Bomb Wing commander, Col. Paul Koecher, center, 28th Mission Support Group incoming commander, and Col. Joshua Wiitala, 28th MSG outgoing commander, participate in a Change of Command ceremony at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Aug. 29, 2024. The passing of the guidon represents the formal transfer of authority and responsibility from one commanding officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittany Kenney)