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39th OSS welcomes new commander

Left to right: Col. Douglas Whitehead, 39th Weapons Systems Security Group commander; Lt. Col. Octavio Prieto, incoming 39th Operations Support Squadron commander; and Lt. Col. Christopher Dieter, outgoing 39th OSS commander, participate in a change of command ceremony at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, June 3, 2022. During the ceremony, Dieter relinquished command to Whitehead, who then charged Prieto with leading the 39th OSS. The change of command ceremony is a long-standing military tradition that represents the formal transfer of command from one officer to another. Prieto previously served as the commander of Headquarters Air Combat Command Air Operations Squadron Detachment 1, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Winn)
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39th OSS welcomes new commander

Col. Douglas Whitehead, 39th Weapons Systems Security Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Octavio Prieto, incoming 39th Operations Support Squadron commander, during a change of command ceremony at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, June 3, 2022. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Christopher Dieter relinquished command to Whitehead, who then charged Prieto with leading the 39th OSS. The change of command ceremony is a long-standing military tradition that represents the formal transfer of command from one officer to another. Prieto previously served as the commander of Headquarters Air Combat Command Air Operations Squadron Detachment 1, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Winn)
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39th OSS welcomes new commander

Airmen assigned to the 39th Operations Support Squadron render their first salute to the incoming commander during a change of command ceremony at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, June 3, 2022. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Christopher Dieter relinquished command to Col. Douglas Whitehead, 39th Weapons Systems Security Group commander, who then charged Lt. Col. Octavio Prieto with leading the 39th OSS. The change of command ceremony is a long-standing military tradition that represents the formal transfer of command from one officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Winn)
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39th OSS welcomes new commander

Col Douglas Whitehead, 39th Weapons System Security Group commander, gives his remarks during a change of command ceremony at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, June 3, 2022. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Christopher Dieter relinquished command to Whitehead, who then charged Lt. Col. Octavio Prieto with leading the 39th OSS. The change of command ceremony is a long-standing military tradition that represents the formal transfer of command from one officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Winn)
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Senior Airman Mouhamed Kane, a Radar Approach Control air traffic controller assigned to the 39th Operations Support Squadron, makes contact with an aircraft at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Oct. 12, 2021. RAPCON provides adequate separation between aircraft and issues safety alerts and traffic advisories for all U.S. aircraft within 50 miles of every direction and from the ground to 27,000 feet in the air. The 39th OSS leads airfield and support operations to orchestrate U.S., NATO and partner nation forces operating at Incirlik AB in the execution of global reach, full-spectrum airpower and deterrence operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Derry)
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211012-F-YG657-1017

Staff Sgt. Kyle Bailey, a Radar Approach Control air traffic controller watch supervisor assigned to the 39th Operations Support Squadron, views an airspace radar display at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Oct. 12, 2021. RAPCON provides adequate separation between aircraft and issues safety alerts and traffic advisories for all U.S. aircraft within 50 miles of every direction and from the ground to 27,000 feet in the air. The 39th OSS leads airfield and support operations to orchestrate U.S., NATO and partner nation forces operating at Incirlik AB in the execution of global reach, full-spectrum airpower and deterrence operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Derry)
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211012-F-YG657-1163

Master Sgt. Robert Thomas, weather operations flight chief assigned to the 39th Operations Support Squadron, sets up a weather meter at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Oct. 12, 2021. The weather operations flight constantly watches the forecast and conditions that can affect the safety of pilots and aircrew by utilizing the latest technology to predict weather patterns, prepare forecasts and communicate weather information to commanders and pilots so that every mission goes as planned. The 39th OSS leads airfield and support operations to orchestrate U.S., NATO and partner nation forces operating at Incirlik AB in the execution of global reach, full-spectrum airpower and deterrence operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Derry)
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211012-F-YG657-1156

Master Sgt. Robert Thomas, weather operations flight chief assigned to the 39th Operations Support Squadron, views a weather display at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Oct. 12, 2021. The weather operations flight constantly watches the forecast and conditions that can affect the safety of pilots and aircrew by utilizing the latest technology to predict weather patterns, prepare forecasts and communicate weather information to commanders and pilots so that every mission goes as planned. The 39th OSS leads airfield and support operations to orchestrate U.S., NATO and partner nation forces operating at Incirlik AB in the execution of global reach, full-spectrum airpower and deterrence operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Derry)
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211012-F-YG657-1136

Airman 1st Class Austin Doll, an airfield management operations coordinator assigned to the 39th Operations Support Squadron is responsible for the maintenance of runways, lighting and other airfield components and systems to ensure that all takeoffs and landings proceed without incident at Incirlik Air Base. Doll ensures aircraft maintain their ability to take off at a moment’s notice by keeping runways clear of foreign objects and communicating any hazards to pilots. The 39th OSS leads airfield and support operations to orchestrate U.S., NATO and partner nation forces operating at Incirlik AB in the execution of global reach, full-spectrum airpower and deterrence operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Derry)
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211012-F-YG657-1132

Airman 1st Class Austin Doll, an airfield management operations coordinator assigned to the 39th Operations Support Squadron, watches an aircraft land at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Oct. 12, 2021. Airfield operators ensure that all takeoffs and landings proceed without incident by maintaining runways, lighting and other airfield components and systems. These Airmen ensure aircraft maintain their ability to take off at a moment’s notice by keeping runways clear of foreign objects and communicating any hazards to pilots. The 39th OSS leads airfield and support operations to orchestrate U.S., NATO and partner nation forces operating at Incirlik AB in the execution of global reach, full-spectrum airpower and deterrence operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Derry)
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39th OSS welcomes new commander

Col. Paul R. Quigley, 39th Weapons System Security Group commander, left, presents the Meritorious Service Medal to Lt. Col. John A. Talafuse, outgoing 39th Operations Support Squadron commander, during a change of command ceremony June 6, 2019, on Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. During his time as commander, Talafuse oversaw 80,000 operations at the U.S. Air Force’s busiest air traffic control complex in Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Magbanua)
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39th OSS welcomes new commander

Leadership from the 39th Weapons System Security Group and 39th Operations Support Squadron conducts a change of command ceremony June 6, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. According to Air Force regulations, the primary purpose of a change of command ceremony is to allow subordinates to witness the formal command change from one officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Magbanua)
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39th OSS welcomes new commander

Group and squadron commanders participate in an invocation before the 39th Operations Support Squadron change of command ceremony June 6, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. During change of command ceremonies, the invocation traditionally takes place in between the national anthem and the opening remarks from the presiding officer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Magbanua)
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39th OSS welcomes new commander

Col. Paul R. Quigley, 39th Weapons System Security Group commander, left, presents the Meritorious Service Medal to Lt. Col. John A. Talafuse, outgoing 39th Operations Support Squadron commander, during a change of command ceremony June 6, 2019, on Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. During his time as commander, Talafuse oversaw 80,000 operations at the U.S. Air Force’s busiest air traffic control complex in Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Magbanua)
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39th OSS welcomes new commander

Lt. Col. Kevin K. McCaskey, 39th Operations Support Squadron commander, gives a speech during his change of command ceremony on June 6, 2019, on Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. McCaskey assumed command of the 39th OSS from Lt. Col. John A. Talafuse, and expressed his enthusiasm about leading the squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Magbanua)
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39th OSS welcomes new commander

Leadership from the 39th Weapons System Security Group and 39th Operations Support Squadron conducts a change of command ceremony June 6, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. According to Air Force regulations, the primary purpose of a change of command ceremony is to allow subordinates to witness the formal command change from one officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Magbanua)
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39th OSS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kyle Wilson, 39th Operations Support Squadron outgoing commander, relinquishes command to U.S. Air Force Col. James Zirkel, 39th Weapons System Security Group commander, during a change of command ceremony June 16, 2016, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Wilson was responsible for providing airfield management, air traffic control, airfield systems and radar maintenance, weapons and tactics, intelligence and weather support to joint and coalition forces in Turkey, NATO and overseas contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Nieves Camacho/Released)
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39th OSS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Robert Grant, 39th Operations Support Squadron incoming commander, receives command from U.S. Air Force Col. James Zirkel, 39th Weapons System Security Group commander, during a change of command ceremony June 16, 2016, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Prior to taking command, Grant served as the chief of the commander’s action group, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Nieves Camacho/Released)
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39th OSS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Robert Grant, 39th Operations Support Squadron incoming commander, speaks during a change of command ceremony June 16, 2016, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Prior to taking command, Grant served as the chief of the commander’s action group, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Nieves Camacho/Released)
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39th OSS welcomes new commander

Airmen from the Incirlik Air Base honor guard present the colors during a change of command ceremony June 16, 2016, at Incirlik AB, Turkey. 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. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Nieves Camacho/Released)
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