U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Derek Salmi, left, 60th Air Mobility Wing commander, presents the guidon to Col. Patrick Parsons, 60th Medical Group commander, during the assumption of command ceremony at Travis Air Force Base, California, July 2, 2024. Change of command and assumption of command ceremonies are long-standing military traditions that represent the formal transfer of responsibility from one officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lauren Jacoby)
