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425th Air Base Squadron Assumption of Command

Lt. Col. Todd Rotramel (right) assumes command of the 425th Air Base Squadron from Col. Angela Herron, 39th Mission Support Group commander, during an assumption of command ceremony Aug. 31, 2021, at Izmir, Turkey. Herron officiated the ceremony. Rotramel was previously assigned to Combatant Command, Command and Control Division, Digital Directorate, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center as the Rogue Blue Software Factory branch chief at the Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska in the United States. The 425th ABS performs as administrative agent and provides mission support for the NATO Allied Land Command Headquarters, Izmir, as well as six other associate units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tanju Varlıklı)
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39th ABW welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Gingrich, incoming 39th Air Base Wing commander, delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, July 1, 2021. During the ceremony, Col. John Creel relinquished command of the 39th ABW to Maj. Gen. Randall Reed, Third Air Force commander, who then charged Gingrich with leading the wing. The 39th ABW is charged with defending NATO’s southern flank under the auspices of Third Air Force, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and U.S. European Command. The wing projects global power through strategic deterrence, agile combat support and enduring partnerships to defend U.S. interests and allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Cook)
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39th ABW welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Randall Reed (left), Third Air Force commander, and Col. John Creel (right), outgoing 39th Air Base Wing commander, congratulate Col. Jason Gingrich, incoming 39th ABW commander, during a change of command ceremony at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, July 1, 2021. During the ceremony, Creel relinquished command of the 39th ABW to Reed, who then charged Gingrich with leading the wing. The 39th ABW is charged with defending NATO’s southern flank under the auspices of Third Air Force, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and U.S. European Command. The wing projects global power through strategic deterrence, agile combat support and enduring partnerships to defend U.S. interests and allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derek Seifert)
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39th ABW welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Randall Reed (left), Third Air Force commander, presents the guidon to Col. Jason Gingrich, incoming 39th Air Base Wing commander, during a change of command ceremony at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, July 1, 2021. Gingrich replaced Col. John Creel as 39th ABW commander after serving as the senior military advisor for the U.S. Mission to NATO. The 39th ABW is charged with defending NATO’s southern flank under the auspices of Third Air Force, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and U.S. European Command. The wing projects global power through strategic deterrence, agile combat support and enduring partnerships to defend U.S. interests and allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derek Seifert)
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200717-F-XX999-1005

The Airmen of the 717th Air Base Squadron stand with 39th Air Base Wing leadership following the 717th Air Base Squadron change of command ceremony at the Ankara Support Facility, Ankara, Turkey, July 17, 2020. The squadron provides support to 1,100 military members stationed in Ankara from various organizations, including the Office of Defense Cooperation Turkey, the U.S. embassy community, and a Department of Defense Education Activity school. (Courtesy Photo by James Giraldi)
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200717-F-XX999-1003

Lt. Col. Troy Smith, 717th Air Base Squadron commander accepts the 717th Air Base Wing guidon from the Col. Christopher Rubiano, 39th Mission Support Group commander during a change of command ceremony at the Ankara Support Facility, Ankara Turkey, July 17, 2020. The 717th’s mission is to project soft power to the U.S. and international community by developing partnerships and providing support to build connective tissues as the pulse of Ankara combat support. (Courtesy Photo by James Giraldi)
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200717-F-XX999-1001

Col. Christopher Rubiano, 39th Mission Support Group commander speaks to attendees during the 717th Air Base Squadron change of command ceremony at the Ankara Support Facility, Ankara, Turkey, July 17, 2020. The 717th Air Base Squadron, a geographically separated unit of the 39th Air Base Wing plays a crucial role in providing communications, infrastructure, and service support to 1,100 U.S. military members stationed in Ankara, Turkey. (Courtesy Photo by James Giraldi)
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200701-F-SZ127-0022

Maj. Gen. Randall Reed, 3rd Air Force commander and Col. Randy Oakland, 39th Air Base Wing commander stand at attention during the wing change of command, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The ceremony was held virtually with only a few participants physically attending due to COVID-19 restrictions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Malissa Lott)
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200701-F-SZ127-0007

Maj. Gen. Randall Reed, 3rd Air Force commander, speaks during the 39th Air Base Wing Change of Command ceremony at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. As the wing commander of the 39th Air Base Wing, Col. Oakland was responsible for approximately 3,500 personnel and five geographically separated units in Turkey. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Malissa Lott)
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"Check on us... we're not OK!"

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Maribeth Ferrer, 39th Medical Group superintendent, attends a candlelight vigil for racial equality June 17, 2020, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Ferrer joined the Air Force two years after emigrating from the Philippines to the U.S. (U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Magbanua)
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39th MDSS welcomes new commnder

Lt. Col. Jason Telfer, 39th Medical Support Squadron commander, right, relinquishes command to Col. Christopher Estridge, 39th Medical Group commander, left, during the change of command ceremony June 13 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. During his tenure, Telfer provided healthcare to approximately 4,200 U.S. and coalition forces stationed at Incirlik Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Wisher)
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39th MDSS welcomes new commander

A Meritorious Service Medal lays on a table during the 39th Medical Support Squadron change of command ceremony June 13, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. This medal was awarded to Lt. Col. Jason Telfer after he generated approval for projects worth approximately $7.5 million, as well as provided healthcare to approximately 4,200 U.S. and coalition forces. (U.S. Air Fore photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew J. Wisher)
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39th MDSS welcomes new commander

Col. Christopher Estridge, 39th Medical Group commander, left, gives command to Lt. Col. Robert Orlando, 39th Medical Support Squadron commander, during the squadron’s change of command ceremony June 13, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Orlando comes to the 39th MDSS after being the medical readiness flight commander at the 88th Medical Support Squadron, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew J. Wisher)
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39th MDSS welcomes new commander

Col. Christopher Estridge, 39th Medical Group commander, left, puts a Meritorious Service Medal on Lt. Col. Jason Telfer, 39th Medical Support Squadron commander, during the squadron’s change of command ceremony on June 13, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Telfer was awarded the medal for providing base operational support to two forward operating bases and 2,000 Airmen, enabling strategic airstrikes to the area of responsibility during his tenure as the 39th MDSS commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew J. Wisher)
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39th MDSS welcomes new commander

The 39th Air Base Wing Honor Guard posts the American flag during the 39th Medical Support Squadron change of command ceremony June 13, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The posting of the U.S. and Turkish flags happens during every official function on the base and begins with the singing of the U.S. and Turkish National anthems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Matthew J. Wisher)
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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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