607th ACOMS Change of Command Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 607th Air Communications Squadron present a first salute to Maj. James Baker, 607th ACOMS incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 25, 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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607th ACOMS Change of Command Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Matthew Babcock, right, outgoing commander of the 607th Air Communications Squadron, relinquishes command to Col. Jason Monaco, 607th Air Operations Center commander, during a change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 25, 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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607th ACOMS Change of Command Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Maj. James Baker, right, incoming commander of the 607th Air Communications Squadron, accepts command from Col. Jason Monaco, 607th Air Operations Center commander, during a change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 25, 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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607th ACOMS Change of Command Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 607th Air Communications Squadron present a final salute to Lt. Col. Matthew Babcock, 607th ACOMS outgoing commander, during a change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 25, 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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607th ACOMS 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 Maj. James Baker, incoming commander of the 607th Air Communications Squadron, accepts command from Col. Jason Monaco, 607th Air Operations Center commander, during a change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 25, 2026.