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U.S. Air Force Col. Jeff Elliott, left, 51st Mission Support Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Edmund Ward, right, incoming 51st Force Support Squadron commander, during a Change of Command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 24, 2025. Prior to assuming command, Ward led the 647th Force Support Squadron as the commander and the Deputy Department Head, Joint Base Warfighter and Family Services, Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Edmund Ward, incoming 51st Force Support Squadron commander, renders his first salute during a Change of Command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 24, 2025. Prior to assuming command, Ward led over 130 military and civilian personnel whose primary mission is to enhance Total Force readiness and resiliency for the 6,000 Airmen and Guardians of Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Jeff Elliott, left, 51st Mission Support Group commander, receives the guidon from Lt. Col. Annabelle Hill, outgoing 51st Force Support Squadron commander, during a Change of Command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 24, 2025. Hill is responsible for building the framework for the force support squadron of the future in support of twenty-first century Airmen, Guardians, and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Annabelle Hill, outgoing 51st Force Support Squadron commander, renders her final salute at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 24, 2025. The 51st FSS supports over 6,000 service members and their families living on Osan through businesses, programs, and services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Annabelle Hill, right, outgoing 51st Force Support Squadron commander, receives the Meritorious Service Medal from Col. Jeff Elliott, 51st Mission Support Group commander, during a Change of Command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 24, 2025. Hill led the Wing’s largest multi-capable squadron of nearly 900 Airmen across nine flights, multiple business operations and programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Edmund Ward, incoming 51st Force Support Squadron commander, addresses the squadron during a Change of Command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 24, 2025. Prior to assuming command, Ward led over 130 military and civilian personnel whose primary mission is to enhance Total Force readiness and resiliency for the 6,000 Airmen and Guardians of Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Annabelle Hill, outgoing 51st Force Support Squadron commander, delivers farewell remarks during a Change of Command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 24, 2025. The 51st FSS is comprised of five flights and operates 55 combat support community service activities across 100 facilities and recreational functions at Osan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

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51st FSS Change of Command

Published June 25, 2025
By Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster
51st Fighter Wing

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --

The 51st Force Support Squadron hosted a Change of Command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 24, 2025. The 51st FSS comprises five flights, which includes 55 combat support community service activities that encompass 100 facilities and recreational functions at Osan.

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