Col. Sean Gallagher, 39th Mission Support Group commander, passes the 39th Security Forces Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Lee Curoe, 39th Security Forces Squadron commander, during the 39th SFS assumption of command ceremony Dec. 2, 2013, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. An assumption of command ceremony is a tradition that represents a formal acceptance of authority and responsibility by the incoming commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicole Sikorski/Released)

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Curoe assumes command of the 39th SFS

Published Dec. 3, 2013
By Airman 1st Class Nicole Sikorski
39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey -- Lt. Col. Lee Curoe assumed command of the 39th Security Forces Squadron, Dec. 2, here.

An assumption of command ceremony represents a formal acceptance of authority and responsibility by the incoming commander.