Passing the torch

Col. David Stookey, 92nd Mission Support Group commander, gives the 92nd Security Forces Squadron guidon to Maj. Kevin A. McMahon, 92nd SFS commander, during the 92nd SFS change of command ceremony July 10, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. The change of command ceremony is an official, formal and brief ceremony that is the military's way of bestowing command responsibility of a unit from one officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nicolo J. Daniello)

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Speak and they will listen

Col. David Stookey, 92nd Mission Support Group commander, addresses Airmen and thanks them for their hard work and dedication during the 92nd Security Forces Squadron change of command July 10, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. The change of command ceremony is an official, formal and brief ceremony that is the military's way of bestowing command responsibility of a unit from one officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Sean Campbell)

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Presenting the colors

The Fairchild Honor Guard presents the colors during the 92nd Security Forces Squadron change of command ceremony July 10, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. The Star-Spangled Banner is the national anthem of the United States and has served in this capacity since a congressional resolution on March 3, 1931. Some historians note the song was also used officially by the U.S. Navy as early as 1889. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Sean Campbell)

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Award reciepient

Col. David Stookey, 92nd Mission Support Group commander, presents the Meritorious Service Medal certificate to Maj. Eric M. Horst, former 92nd Security Forces Squadron commander, during the 92nd SFS change of command, July 10, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. The Meritorious Service Medal is an award given for outstanding meritorious achievement. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nicolo J. Daniello)

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Defenders welcome new commander

Published July 10, 2015
By Airman 1st Class Nicolo J. Daniello
92nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- Maj. Kevin A. McMahon took the reins from Maj. Eric M. Horst as the 92nd Security Forces Squadron commander here July 10.

The change of command ceremony is an official, formal and brief ceremony that is the military's way of bestowing command responsibility of a unit from one officer to another. This ceremony formalizes the change of command by the passing of the symbol of command, the squadron guidon, from the relinquishing commander to the gaining commander.

Col. David Stookey, the 92nd Mission Support Group commander, presided over the ceremony.

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Passing the torch

Speak and they will listen

Presenting the colors

Award reciepient