501st CSW Change of Command

Airmen from the 501st Combat Support Wing and guests salute during the playing of the national anthem at RAF Alconbury, England, July 20, 2021. The ceremony is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of a unit’s authority and responsibility from one commander to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

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501st CSW Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Trundle, 501st Combat Support Wing command chief, holds the guidon during a change of command ceremony at RAF Alconbury, England, July 20, 2021. The ceremony is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of a unit’s authority and responsibility from one commander to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

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501st CSW Change of Command

The 423rd Air Base Group base honor guard stand at attention prior to a change of command ceremony at RAF Alconbury, England, July 20, 2021. The ceremony is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of a unit’s authority and responsibility from one commander to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

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501st CSW Change of Command

Airmen from the 501st Combat Support Wing stand at attention during a change of command ceremony at RAF Alconbury, England, July 20, 2021. The ceremony is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of a unit’s authority and responsibility from one commander to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

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501st CSW Change of Command

The 423rd Air Base Group base honor guard present the colors during a change of command ceremony at RAF Alconbury, England, July 20, 2021. The ceremony is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of a unit’s authority and responsibility from one commander to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

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501st CSW Change of Command

The 423rd Air Base Group base honor guard present the colors during a change of command ceremony at RAF Alconbury, England, July 20, 2021. During the ceremony, U.S. Air Force Col. Kurt Wendt, center left, relinquished command of the 501st Combat Support Wing to Col. Brian Filler, center right. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

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501st CSW Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Kurt Wendt, 501 Combat Support Wing outgoing commander, speaks during a change of command ceremony at RAF Alconbury, England, July 20, 2021. During the ceremony, Wendt relinquished command of the 501st CSW to Col. Brian Filler. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

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501st CSW Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Randal Reed, left, Third Air Force commander, presents a Legion of Merit decoration during a change of command ceremony at RAF Alconbury, England, July 20, 2021. The Legion of Merit is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

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501st CSW Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Randall Reed, Third Air Force commander, left, receives the 501st Combat Support Wing guidon from Col. Kurt Wendt, 501 CSW outgoing commander, during a change of command ceremony at RAF Alconbury, England, July 20, 2021. The ceremony is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of a unit’s authority and responsibility from one commander to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

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501st CSW Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Randall Reed, left, Third Air Force commander, presents the 501st Combat Support Wing guidon to Col. Brian Filler, 501 CSW incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at RAF Alconbury, England, July 20, 2021. Prior to assuming command of the 501st CSW, Filler served as the Vice commander of the 39th Air Base Wing, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

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501st CSW Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Brian Filler, 501st Combat Support Wing incoming commander, renders a first salute during a change of command ceremony at RAF Alconbury, England, July 20, 2021. Prior to assuming command of the 501st CSW, Filler served as the Vice commander of the 39th Air Base Wing, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

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501st CSW Change of Command

Published July 22, 2021
By Senior Airman Eugene Oliver
501st Combat Support Wing Public Affairs

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