39th MDG changes command

Col. Craig Wills, 39th Air Base Wing commander, passes the guidon to Col. Andrew Meadows, 39th Medical Group commander, during the 39th MSG change of command ceremony July 22, 2014, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The ceremony signified the transition of command from Col. Jerome Wizda to Meadows. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Reams)

39th MDG changes command

Col. Craig Wills, 39th Air Base Wing commander, receives the guidon from Col. Jerome Wizda, outgoing 39th Medical Group commander, during the 39th MDG change of command ceremony July 22, 2014, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The passing of the guidon symbolized the transfer of authority and responsibility from Wizda to Col. Andrew Meadows. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eboni Reamsi/Released)

39th Medical Group changes command

Published July 22, 2014
By Staff Sgt. Eboni Reams
39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey -- Col. Andrew Meadows received command of the 39th Medical Group from Col. Craig Wills, 39th Air Base Wing commander, during a change of command July 22, here.

Col. Jerome Wizda, outgoing commander, will continue Air Force career at the Air Force Inspection Agency in New Mexico.

A change of command ceremony is a tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility from the outgoing commander to the incoming commander.