51st HCOS hosts change of command 2024

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Susan Joseph, 51st Healthcare Operations Squadron commander, gives a farewell speech during a change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 18, 2024. During her time at Osan AB, Joseph led 107 Airmen and executed $169 million in medical services. Change of command ceremonies are a long-standing military tradition that symbolize the official transfer of power and duties from the departing commander to the incoming commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)

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51st HCOS hosts change of command 2024

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joanna Cooley, 51st Healthcare Operations Squadron commander, gives her first speech as squadron commander during a change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 18, 2024. Cooley will play a direct role in ensuring that medical readiness for contingencies is maintained, by providing high-quality, trusted care for approximately 8,000 enrollees and over 20,000 beneficiaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)

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51st HCOS hosts change of command 2024

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joanna Cooley, middle, accepts command of the 51st Healthcare Operations Squadron from Col. Mocha Robinson, 51st Medical Group commander, left, during a change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 18, 2024. Prior to taking command, Cooley served as the 20th MDG primary care flight commander for Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)

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51st HCOS hosts change of command 2024

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Susan Joseph, middle, relinquishes command of the 51st Healthcare Operations Squadron to Col. Mocha Robinson, left, 51st Medical Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 18, 2024. Joseph will move on to serve as chief nurse of the 377th Medical Group, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. A change of command ceremony marks a smooth leadership transition, essential for preserving unit cohesion within the 51st Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)

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51st HCOS hosts change of command 2024

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joanna Cooley, 51st Healthcare Operations Squadron commander, renders her first salute to Airmen from the 51st HCOS during a change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 18, 2024. The 51st HCOS is responsible for supporting over 21,000 beneficiaries stationed at Osan Air base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)

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51st HCOS hosts change of command 2024

Published June 19, 2024
By Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col Joanna Cooley accepts command of 51st Healthcare Operations Squadron from Col. Mocha Robinson, 51st Medical Group Commander, during a change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 18, 2024. Change of command ceremonies are a long-standing military tradition that symbolize the official transfer of power and duties between the departing commander and the incoming commander. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)