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  • . 51st MXS Change of Command
  • U.S. Air Force Col. Jeff Elliott, left, 51st Civil Engineering Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Kirk Hull, incoming 51st Civil Engineer Squadron commander, during a Change of Command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 30, 2025. 51st CES Change of Command
  • . 51st Fighter Wing welcomes new commander
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Hensel, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of metals, poses for a photo at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 25, 2025. Hensel was recognized as Mustang of the Week for his outstanding performance as NCOIC of metals where he led teams of Airmen on multiple projects on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster) Mustang of the Week: Staff Sgt. Hensel
  • U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Edmund Ward, incoming 51st Force Support Squadron commander, renders his first salute during a Change of Command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 24, 2025. Prior to assuming command, Ward led over 130 military and civilian personnel whose primary mission is to enhance Total Force readiness and resiliency for the 6,000 Airmen and Guardians of Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster) 51st FSS Change of Command
  • The 51st Medical Group hosts a Change of Command at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 24, 2025. 51st MDG Change of Command
  • . Forging Partnerships Through Fire Training
  • . Osan Master Sergeant Release 2025
  • U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Lance Tucker, incoming 51st Operations Support Squadron commander, right, accepts command of the 51st OSS from Col. Kurt Distelzweig, 51st Operations Group commander, left, during a Change of Command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 18, 2025. 51st OSS Change of Command
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  • U.S. Air Force Maj. Jedidiah Rodgers, right, incoming 51st Maintenance Squadron commander, assumes command from Col. Kenneth Beebe, left, 51st Maintenance Group commander, during a Change of Command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 2, 2025. Prior to assuming command, Rodgers commanded the 35th Maintenance Group Staff, 35th Fighter Wing, Misawa Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah Williams)

    51st MXS Change of Command
  • U.S. Air Force Col. Jeff Elliott, left, 51st Civil Engineering Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Kirk Hull, incoming 51st Civil Engineer Squadron commander, during a Change of Command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 30, 2025.

    51st CES Change of Command
  • U.S. Air Force Col. Ryan Ley, incoming 51st Fighter Wing commander, renders his first salute during a Change of Command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 27, 2025. Ley will lead the Air Force’s most forward-deployed permanently based wing while providing mission ready Airmen to execute combat operations and receive follow-on forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah Williams)

    51st Fighter Wing welcomes New Commander
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Hensel, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of metals, poses for a photo at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 25, 2025. Hensel was recognized as Mustang of the Week for his outstanding performance as NCOIC of metals where he led teams of Airmen on multiple projects on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

    Mustang of the Week: Staff Sgt. Matthew Hensel
  • U.S. Air Force Col. Jeff Elliott, left, 51st Mission Support Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Edmund Ward, right, incoming 51st Force Support Squadron commander, during a Change of Command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 24, 2025. Prior to assuming command, Ward led the 647th Force Support Squadron as the commander and the Deputy Department Head, Joint Base Warfighter and Family Services, Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

    51st FSS Change of Command

Pacific Air Forces News

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    PIC kicks off their multilateral military engagement, SHORAD Symposium ‘25
  • A older man in uniform sits behind a computer screen with paintings of former commanders on the wall behind them.

    COMPACAF hosts conference with 17 international Air Force commanders
  • A uniformed man stands at a podium in front of a large crowd, with 12 soldiers lined up behind him holding flags.

    Military leaders honor veterans at 75th Korean War Memorial
  • Two men pass a unit flag between them

    Expeditionary Theater Support Group established in Guam, Further Enhancing Air Force’s Indo-Pacific Capabilities
  • Courtesy photo

    Japan, Republic of Korea and U.S. air forces conduct trilateral defensive counter-air training

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    CSAF Leadership Library: July 2025
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    Tennessee Guard participates in Bulgaria’s Best Warrior Competition

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    Cope Angel 2025: US, Japan sharpen search, rescue skills

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