U.S. Air Force Col. Derek Oakley, left, 28th Bomb Wing commander, and Col. Brian Buschur, 28th Operations Group incoming commander, participate in an Assumption of Command ceremony at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Oct. 4, 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)