51st CS Change of Command Ceremony

Airmen assigned to the 51st Communications Squadron present a final salute to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Justin Lyon, 51st CS outgoing commander, during a change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 17, 2026. The final salute recognizes the outgoing commander's service and marks the conclusion of their leadership of the squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tylir Meyer)

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51st CS Change of Command Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Justin Lyon, right, outgoing commander of the 51st Communications Squadron, relinquishes command to Col. Jeff Elliott, 51st Mission Support Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 17, 2026. A change of command ceremony formally transfers authority and responsibility from one commander to another, ensuring continuity of leadership and mission readiness within the Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tylir Meyer)

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51st CS Change of Command Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Frank Terranova, right, incoming commander of the 51st Communications Squadron, accepts command from Col. Jeff Elliott, 51st Mission Support Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 17, 2026. A change of command ceremony formally transfers authority and responsibility from one commander to another, ensuring continuity of leadership and mission readiness within the Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tylir Meyer)

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51st CS Change of Command Ceremony

Airmen assigned to the 51st Communications Squadron present a first salute to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Frank Terranova, 51st CS incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 17, 2026. The first salute is a military tradition that marks the start of a commander's leadership of a unit and symbolizes the trust between a commander and the Airmen they are entrusted to lead. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tylir Meyer)

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51st CS Change of Command Ceremony

Published June 26, 2026
By Staff Sgt. Tylir Meyer
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Frank Terranova, incoming commander of the 51st Communications Squadron, accepts command from Col. Jeff Elliott, 51st Mission Support Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 17, 2026.