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618th AOC Change of Command

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The passing of the guidon during a change of command ceremony.

618th AOC Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Daniel DeVoe, outgoing 618th Air Operations Center commander, relinquishes command of the 618th AOC after handing the guidon to Gen. Michael Minihan, commander of Air Mobility Command, on Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, May 24, 2022. Following his command, DeVoe will serve as the Director, Air Force Warfighting Integration Capability, Deputy Chief of Staff, Strategy, Integration and Requirements, Headquarters United States Air Force, Washington D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephanie Henry)

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People laughing during a change of command ceremony.

618th AOC Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Daniel DeVoe, outgoing 618th Air Operations Center commander, and Brig. Gen. Rebecca Sonkiss, 618th Air Operations Center commander, share a laugh during a change of command ceremony on Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, May 24, 2022. The change of command ceremony is a military tradition providing Airmen an opportunity to witness the transfer of leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephanie Henry)

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People standing at attention during a change of command ceremony.

618th AOC Change of Command

From right: U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Rebecca Sonkiss, 618th Air Operations Center incoming commander, Brig. Gen. Daniel DeVoe, outgoing 618th Air Operations Center commander, Gen. Michael Minihan, commander of Air Mobility Command, stand at attention during a change of command ceremony on Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, May 24, 2022. The change of command ceremony is a military tradition providing Airmen an opportunity to witness the transfer of leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madeline Baisey)

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The passing of the guidon during a change of command ceremony.

618th AOC Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Rebecca Sonkiss, 618th Air Operations Center commander, assumes command of the 618th AOC after receiving the guidon from Gen. Michael Minihan, commander of Air Mobility Command, on Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, May 24, 2022. Sonkiss previously served as the Deputy Director for Counter Threats and International Cooperation, The Joint Staff, Washington D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephanie Henry)

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The pinning of the medal during the change of command ceremony.

618th AOC Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Daniel DeVoe, outgoing 618th Air Operations Center commander, receives the Legion of Merit award from Gen. Michael Minihan, commander of Air Mobility Command, during a change of command ceremony on Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, May 24, 2022. DeVoe received this award for his meritorious conduct and outstanding performance during his time in command at the 618th AOC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Violette Hosack)

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The Legion of Merit medal sitting on a table.

618th AOC Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Daniel DeVoe, outgoing 618th Air Operations Center commander’s the Legion of Merit medal sits upon a decoration during a change of command ceremony on Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, May 24, 2022. DeVoe received this award for his meritorious conduct during his time in command at the 618th AOC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Violette Hosack)

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Person addressing the crowd.

618th AOC Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Rebecca Sonkiss, 618th Air Operations Center commander, addresses the crowd after assuming command of the 618th AOC on Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, May 24, 2022. Sonkiss previously served as the Deputy Director for Counter Threats and International Cooperation on the Joint Staff, Washington, D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephanie Henry)

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A person addresses the crowd during a change of command ceremony.

618th AOC Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Daniel DeVoe, outgoing 618th Air Operations Center commander, addresses the crowd during a change of command ceremony on Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, May 24, 2022. Following his command, DeVoe will serve as the Director, Air Force Warfighting Integration Capability, Deputy Chief of Staff, Strategy, Integration and Requirements, Headquarters United States Air Force, Washington D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephanie Henry)

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Rebecca Sonkiss, 618th Air Operations Center incoming commander, assumed command of the 618th AOC on Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, May 24, 2022. Sonkiss previously served as the Deputy Director for Counter Threats and International Cooperation on the Joint Staff, Washington, D.C.