U.S. Air Force Col. Derek Salmi, left, 60th Air Mobility Wing commander, Col. James Reaves, middle, outgoing 60th Maintenance Group commander, and Col. Clinton Varty, incoming 60th Maintenance Group commander, salute during the national anthem to start the 60th MXG change of command ceremony at Travis Air Force Base, California, July 5, 2023. The ceremony is rooted in military history dating back to the 18th Century where the command flag was passed to the individual assuming command in the presence of the entire unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Philip Bryant)
