33rd Maintenance Group welcomes new commander during a change of command ceremony

Members of the 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron render their first salute to U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Preston, commander of the 33rd Maintenance Group, during a change of command ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, June 24, 2022. The first salute is a customary sign of respect and responsibility between members of the unit and the commander. The change of command ceremony represents the formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one individual to another. The ceremony has been a tradition in military history dating back to the 18th century. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Christian Corley)

PHOTO BY: Airman Christian Corley
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