423d CES Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Naujy Serrano, 423d Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management NCO in charge of plans and operations, stands at attention prior to a change of command ceremony at RAF Alconbury, England, June 22, 2022. The ceremony is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of a unit’s authority from one commander to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver)

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423d CES Change of Command

Members of the 423d Air Base Group Honor Guard stand at attention prior to a change of command ceremony at RAF Alconbury, England, June 22, 2022. The ceremony is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of a unit’s authority from one commander to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver)

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423d CES Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Terri Adams, 423d Civil Engineer Squadron superintendent, holds the guidon during a change of command ceremony at RAF Alconbury, England, June 22, 2022. The ceremony is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of a unit’s authority from one commander to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver)

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423d CES Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard Martin, 423d Air Base Group commander, salutes along with Airmen from the 501st Combat Support Wing during a change of command ceremony at RAF Alconbury, England, June 22, 2022. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Hans Winkler, relinquished command of the 423d Civil Engineer Squadron to Lt. Col. Kevin Mckinley. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver)

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423d CES Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard Martin, 423d Air Base Group commander, speaks during a change of command ceremony at RAF Alconbury, England, June 22, 2022. The ceremony is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of a unit’s authority from one commander to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver)

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423d CES Change of Command

Lt. Col. Kevin Mckinley, left, 423d Civil Engineer Squadron incoming commander, speaks during a change of command ceremony at RAF Alconbury, England, June 22, 2022. Prior to assuming command, Mckinley attended the Air Command and Staff College at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver)

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423d CES Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard Martin, left, 423d Air Base Group commander, along with Lt. Col. Hans Winkler, 423d Civil Engineer Squadron commander, stand at attention during a change of command ceremony at RAF Alconbury, England, June 22, 2022. During the ceremony, Winkler relinquished command of the 423d CES to Lt. Col. Kevin Mckinley. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver)

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423d CES Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard Martin, left, 423d Air Base Group commander, presents the Meritorious Service Medal citation to Lt. Col. Hans Winkler, 423d Civil Engineer Squadron commander, during a change of command ceremony at RAF Alconbury, England, June 22, 2022. During his command, Winkler led a multinational workforce of 196 military and civilian personnel in the sustainment, maintenance, repair, fire protection and emergency services for 697 facilities across a two-installation and 916 acre complex. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver)

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423d CES Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Hans Winkler, 423d Civil Engineer Squadron commander, speaks during a change of command ceremony at RAF Alconbury, England, June 22, 2022. During his command, Winkler led a multinational workforce of 196 military and civilian personnel in the sustainment, maintenance, repair, fire protection and emergency services for 697 facilities across a two-installation and 916 acre complex. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver)

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423d CES Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard Martin, left, 423d Air Base Group commander, receives the 423d Civil Engineer Squadron guidon from Lt. Col. Hans Winkler, 423d CES outgoing commander, during a change of command ceremony at RAF Alconbury, England, June 22, 2022. During his command, Winkler led a multinational workforce of 196 military and civilian personnel in the sustainment, maintenance, repair, fire protection and emergency services for 697 facilities across a two-installation and 916 acre complex. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver)

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423d CES Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Hans Winkler, center, 423d Civil Engineer Squadron outgoing commander, renders a final salute to the Airmen of the 423d CES during a change of command ceremony at RAF Alconbury, England, June 22, 2022. During his command, Winkler led a multinational workforce of 196 military and civilian personnel in the sustainment, maintenance, repair, fire protection and emergency services for 697 facilities across a two-installation and 916 acre complex. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver)

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423d CES Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kevin Mckinley, right, 423d Civil Engineer Squadron incoming commander, receives the guidon from Col. Richard Martin, 423d Air Base Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at RAF Alconbury, England, June 22, 2022. Prior to assuming command, Mckinley attended the Air Command and Staff College at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver)

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423d CES Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kevin Mckinley, right, 423d Civil Engineer Squadron incoming commander, receives his first salute from the Airmen of the 423d CES during a change of command ceremony at RAF Alconbury, England, June 22, 2022. Prior to assuming command, Mckinley attended the Air Command and Staff College at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver)

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423d CES Change of Command

Published June 23, 2022
By Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver
501st Combat Support Wing

RAF ALCONBURY, England --

The 423d Civil Engineer Squadron held a change of command ceremony at RAF Alconbury, England, June 22, 2022. During the ceremony During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Hans Winkler, relinquished command of the 423d Civil Engineer Squadron to Lt. Col. Kevin Mckinley.