940th Operations Group Commander Col. Ronald Milligan passes the 713th Combat Operations Squadron guidon to new 713th COS commander Col. Richard Wright during an assumption of command ceremony at Headquarters Pacific Air Forces at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, July 9. The 713 COS delivers mission essential, operational level Command and Control capability and continuity for military operations ranging from humanitarian assistance to combat operations in the Pacific Theater. (courtesy photo)

Col. James Kovac, 701st Combat Operations Squadron commander, speaks with his squadron for the first time right after his change of command ceremony, July 12, March Air Reserve Base, California. Kovac, who was previously assigned to the 701st COS for many years as the Air Component Coordination Element Director, assumed command from Col. Paul Fast, the outgoing 701st COS commander. The 701st provides decisive airpower to support combatant commanders around the globe but specifically concentrates on the Korean theater of operations. The unit supports joint missions by using cyber-space, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, and other activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Skinkle/released)

Maj. Eric Van Balen salutes Col. Patricia Brewer, 940th Mission Support Group commander and presiding official, after assuming command of the 940th Security Forces Squadron, Aug. 2, Beale Air Force Base, California. The 940th SFS mission is to provide the U.S. Air Force Reserve with well-trained and equipped SFS team members to protect vital personnel, resources, and weapons systems around the globe at anytime. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Skinkle/released)