51st MDG Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Jennifer Vecchione, 51st Medical Group outgoing commander, renders the final salute to her group during a change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 12, 2023. The 51st MDG maintains and ensures medical readiness for contingencies by providing high-quality, trusted care for approximately 8,000 enrollees and 20,000 beneficiaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aaron Edwards)

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51st MDG Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Mocha Robinson, 51st Medical Group incoming commander, renders her first salute to her group during the 51st MDG change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 12, 2023. Change of command ceremonies symbolize the transfer of command responsibility and accountability from one individual to another, which is physically represented by the passing of the guidon.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aaron Edwards)

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51st MDG Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Mocha Robinson, 51st Medical Group incoming commander, gives her first speech to her group during a change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 12, 2023. Change of command ceremonies are time-honored traditions deeply-rooted in American military history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aaron Edwards)

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51st MDG Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. William McKibban, left, 51st Fighter Wing commander, presents the guidon to Col. Mocha Robinson 51st Medical Group incoming commander, as a symbol of her taking command at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 12, 2023. Prior to taking command, Robinson served as chief, medical manpower and personnel division, office of the Air Force surgeon general, Falls Church, Virgina. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aaron Edwards)

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51st MDG Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. William McKibban, left, 51st Fighter Wing commander, receives the guidon from Col. Jennifer Vecchione, 51st Medical Group outgoing commander, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 12, 2023. In a change of command ceremony, the guidon symbolizes the transfer of command, the authority and responsibility associated with it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aaron Edwards)

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51st MDG Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Jennifer Vecchione, 51st Medical Group outgoing commander, provides a speech during a change of command at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 12, 2023. During the ceremony, Col. Mocha Robinson took command of the 51st MDG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aaron Edwards)

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51st MDG Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. William McKibban, left, 51st Fighter Wing commander, presents a Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) to Col. Jennifer Vecchione, 51st Medical Group outgoing commander, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 12, 2023. The MSM is a military decoration awarded by various branches of the Armed Forces to recognize distinguished or outstanding meritorious service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aaron Edwards)

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51st MDG Change of Command

Published July 13, 2023
By Senior Airman Aaron Edwards
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- U.S. Air Force Col. Jennifer Vecchione, 51st Medical Group outgoing commander, renders the final salute to her group during a change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 12, 2023. The 51st MDG maintains and ensures medical readiness for contingencies by providing high-quality, trusted care for approximately 8,000 enrollees and 20,000 beneficiaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aaron Edwards)