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Airmen from the 319th Operations Group render a first salute to U.S. Air Force Col. Eric Steele, 319th OG incoming commander June 30, 2023, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. An assumption of command is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit to a commanding officer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Colin Perkins)

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319th Reconnaissance Wing leadership and 319th Operations Group leadership stand at the 319th OG assumption of command ceremony June 30, 2023, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. U.S. Air Force Col. Eric Steele assumes command over the 319th OG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Colin Perkins)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Timothy Monroe, 319th Reconnaissance Wing commander, passes the 319th Operations Group guidon to U.S. Air Force Col. Eric Steele, 319th OG incoming commander, during the 319th OG assumption of command ceremony June 30,2023, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. The passing of the guidon to the incoming commander symbolizes the acceptance of command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Colin Perkins)

319th Operations Group assumption of command ceremony

Published June 30, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Colin Perkins
319th Reconnaissance Wing Public Affairs

GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. --

The 319th Operations Group welcomed Col. Eric Steele as the new commander during an assumption of command ceremony June 30, 2023, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. An assumption of command is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit to a commanding officer. An assumption of command is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit to a commanding officer.