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U.S. Air Force Col. Edward Spinelli, right, 422nd Air Base Group incoming commander, assumes command from Col. Brian Filler, left, 501st Combat Support Wing commander, during a change of command ceremony at RAF Croughton, England, July 20, 2022. 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 Jennifer Zima)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Jon Hannah, right, 422nd Air Base Group outgoing commander, relinquishes command to Col. Brian Filler, left, 501st Combat Support Wing commander, during a change of command ceremony at RAF Croughton, England, July 20, 2022. 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 Jennifer Zima)

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The 422nd Air Base Group base honor guard present the colors during a change of command ceremony at RAF Croughton, England, July 20, 2022. 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 Jennifer Zima)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Edward Spinelli, 422nd Air Base Group commander, greets a guest after a change of command ceremony at RAF Croughton, England, July 20, 2022. 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 Jennifer Zima)

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The 422nd Air Base Group base honor guard present the colors during a change of command ceremony at RAF Croughton, England, July 20, 2022. 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 Jennifer Zima)

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Jethro Sadorra, left, 422nd Civil Engineer Squadron commander, greets Col. Edward Spinelli, 422nd Air Base Group commander, and his spouse, Astrid Spinelli, after a change of command ceremony at RAF Croughton, England, July 20, 2022. 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 Jennifer Zima)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Edward Spinelli, 422nd Air Base Group commander, poses for a photo with his spouse, Astrid Spinelli, after a change of command ceremony at RAF Croughton, England, July 20, 2022. 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 Jennifer Zima)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Brian Filler, 501st Combat Support Wing commander, speaks during a change of command ceremony at RAF Croughton, England, July 20, 2022. 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 Jennifer Zima)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jeremy Stover, 420th Air Base Squadron commander, salutes during a change of command ceremony at RAF Croughton, England, July 20, 2022. 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 Jennifer Zima)

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422 Air Base Group change of command

Published July 20, 2022
By Senior Airman Jennifer Zima
501st Combat Support Wing Public Affairs

RAF CROUGHTON, England --

Welcome to our newest Pathfinder commander, Col. Edward Spinelli. The 422nd Air Base Group held a change of command ceremony to say farewell to Col. Jon Hannah and to introduce Col. Spinelli as the new commander of the 422nd ABG. Thank you Col. Hannah for your 27 years of service to the U.S. Air Force, and we wish you the best in your retirement.

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