319th Health Care Operations Squadron assumption of command ceremony

Airmen from the 319th Health Care Operations Squadron render a first salute to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Thomas Naughton, 319th HCOS 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.

319th Health Care Operations Squadron assumption of command ceremony

From left, U.S. Air Force Col. Sarah Stranske, 319th Medical Group commander, passes the 319th Health Care Operations Squadron guidon to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Thomas Naughton, 319th HCOS incoming commander, during the 319th HCOS assumption of command ceremony June 30, 2023, at the Northern Lights Club 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 Senior Airman Roxanne A. Belovarac)

319th Health Care Operations Squadron assumption of command ceremony

From left, U.S. Air Force Col. Sarah Stranske, 319th Medical Group commander, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Thomas Naughton, 319th Health Care Operations Squadron incoming commander, stand at the 319th HCOS assumption of command ceremony June 30, 2023, at the Northern Lights Club on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Thomas Naughton assumes command over the 319th HCOS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Roxanne A. Belovarac)

319th Health Care Operations Squadron assumption of command ceremony

Published July 6, 2023
By Senior Airman Roxanne Belovarac
319th Reconnaissance Wing Public Affairs

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

The 319th Health Care Operations Squadron welcomed Lt. Col. Thomas Naughton 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.