51st CS welcomes new commander

Col. Kyle Grygo, 51st Mission Support Group commander, and Lt. Col. Michael Newson, 51st Communications Squadron incoming commander, bow their heads for prayer during the squadron's assumption of command at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 2, 2022. The ceremony is a military tradition which represents when an incoming commander assumes the authority and responsibility for a flight, squadron, group, wing or MAJCOM from a presiding officer to an incoming commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

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51st CS welcomes new commander

Col. Kyle Grygo, 51st Mission Support Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Michael Newson, 51st Communications Squadron newly appointed commander during an assumption of command at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 2, 2022. The ceremonial passing of the guidon to Newson marks the beginning of his command of the 51st CS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

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51st CS welcomes new commander

Col. Kyle Grygo, 51st Mission Support Group commander, receives a salute from Lt. Col. Michael Newson, 51st Communications Squadron newly appointed commander, during an assumption of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 2, 2022. As the presiding officer, Grygo facilitated the assumption of command of the 51st CS by presenting the ceremonial guidon to the incoming officer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

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51st CS welcomes new commander

Lt. Col. Michael Newson, 51st Communications Squadron newly appointed commander receives his first salute as commander during an assumption of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 2, 2022. The change of command ceremony is deeply rooted in military tradition that dates back to the reign of King Frederick of Prussia and has persisted into modern day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

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51st CS welcomes new commander

Lt. Col. Michael Newson, 51st Communications Squadron newly appointed commander, gives closing remarks during an assumption of command at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 2, 2022. The ceremony is a military tradition, which represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a flight, squadron, group, wing or MAJCOM from a presiding officer to an incoming commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

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51st CS welcomes new commander

Published Aug. 4, 2022
By Staff Sgt. Dwane Young
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Osan AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Col. Kyle Grygo, 51st Mission Support Group commander, and Lt. Col. Michael Newson, 51st Communications Squadron incoming commander, bow their heads for prayer during the squadron's assumption of command at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 2, 2022. The ceremony is a military tradition which represents when an incoming commander assumes the authority and responsibility for a flight, squadron, group, wing or MAJCOM from a presiding officer to an incoming commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)