GUAM
U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 36th Contingency Response Group commander, passes the guidon to the incoming commander of the 36th Contingency Response Squadron, Lt. Col. Jeffrey Schmidt, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 10, 2024.

(Airman 1st Class Natasha Ninete, U.S. Air Force)

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 36th Contingency Response Group commander, passes the guidon to the incoming commander of the 36th Contingency Response Squadron, Lt. Col. Jeffrey Schmidt, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 10, 2024. Prior to assuming command of the 36th CRS, Schmidt served as the wing Chief of Safety on Andersen AFB, Guam.

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