Col. Andrew Pears, 39th Mission Support Group commander, passes the guidon to the new 39th Security Forces Squadron commander, Lt. Col. Glen Christensen, during the change of command ceremony Monday, June 15, 2009, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The passing of the guidon is a time honored tradition symbolizing the acceptance of command in the Air Force. Colonel Christensen was the commander, 50th Security Forces Squadron, Schriever AFB, Colorado prior to his permanent change of station. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Lauren Padden)
The new 39th Security Forces Squadron commander Lt. Col. Glen Christensen, receives his first salute from the squadron during the squadron’s change of command ceremony, Monday, June 15, 2009, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Colonel Christensen was the commander of the 50th Security Forces Squadron, Schriever AFB, Colo. prior to his permanent change of station. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Lauren Padden)