51st OSS welcomes new commander

51st Operations Group members stand at attention for the singing of the U.S. National anthem during the 51st Operations Support Squadron Change of Command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 7, 2022. Change of Commands represent the formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a flight, squadron, group, wing or MAJCOM from one commanding officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dwane R. Young)

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51st OSS welcomes new commander

Col. Mathew Gaetke, 51st Operations Group commander, left, presents Lt. Col. William Yoakley, 51st Operations Support Squadron outgoing commander, a Meritorious Service Medal at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 7, 2022. The MSM is an award presented to members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through outstanding meritorious achievement or service to the U.S. Yoakley’s dedication and leadership of the 51st OSS earned him the MSM. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dwane R. Young)

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51st OSS welcomes new commander

Lt. Col. William Yoakley, 51st Operations Support Squadron outgoing commander, delivers a farewell speech during the OSS Change of Command at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 7, 2022. Change of Commands represent the formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a flight, squadron, group, wing or MAJCOM from one commanding officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dwane R. Young)

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51st OSS welcomes new commander

Col. Mathew Gaetke, 51st Operations Group commander, left, receives the squadron guidon from Lt. Col. William Yoakley, 51st Operations Support Squadron outgoing commander, representing his relinquishing of command over the OSS at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 7, 2022. Change of Commands represent the formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a flight, squadron, group, wing or MAJCOM from one commanding officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dwane R. Young)

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51st OSS welcomes new commander

Col. Mathew Gaetke, 51st Operations Group commander, left, passes the squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Chandra Fleming, 51st Operations Support Squadron newly-appointed commander, representing her taking command of the OSS at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 7, 2022. The passing of the guidon from an outgoing to an incoming commander ensures the unit and its Airmen are never without leadership. It also signifies an allegiance from members to their corresponding commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dwane R. Young)

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51st OSS welcomes new commander

Lt. Col. Chandra Fleming, 51st Operations Support Squadron newly-appointed commander, addresses the audience after taking command of the OSS at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 7, 2022. As the new 51st OSS commander, Fleming is responsible for 184 personnel and commands a squadron composed of 24 different Air Force Specialty Codes encompassing Air Traffic Control, Airfield Management, Wing Intelligence, Wing Weapons and Tactics, Aircrew Flight Equipment, Current Operations, Readiness, Weather and Radar Airfield Weather Systems personnel. She is now responsible for the largest fighter flying hour program in PACAF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dwane R. Young)

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51st OSS welcomes new commander

Lt. Col. Chandra Fleming, 51st Operations Support Squadron newly-appointed commander, renders her first salute as the 51st OSS commander to her squadron at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 7, 2022. Change of Commands represent the formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a flight, squadron, group, wing or MAJCOM from one commanding officer to another. They are a tradition rooted in military history, dating back to the 18th century. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dwane R. Young)

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51st OSS welcomes new commander

Published June 9, 2022
By Senior Airman Dwane R. Young
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- 51st Operations Group members stand at attention for the singing of the U.S. National anthem during the 51st Operations Support Squadron Change of Command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 7, 2022. Change of Commands represent the formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a flight, squadron, group, wing or MAJCOM from one commanding officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dwane R. Young)