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U.S. Air Force Maj. Kevin Walton, 52nd Maintenance Squadron commander, returns his first salute to U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 52nd MXS after assuming command of the squadron during a ceremony July 9, 2021, on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The 52nd MXS is a part of the 52nd Maintenance Group, who ensures adequate equipment, aircraft availability and combat-ready, effective pilots for all assigned missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman)

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U.S. Air Force Col. James Vinson, 52nd Maintenance Group commander, passes the 52nd Maintenance Squadron guidon to U.S. Air Force Maj. Kevin Walton during the 52nd MXS assumption of command ceremony July 9, 2021, on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The passing of the guidon symbolizes the passing of responsibility to a new commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman)

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Audience members stand at attention for the playing of the “Star-Spangled Banner” during the 52nd Maintenance Squadron assumption of command ceremony July 9, 2021, on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. During the ceremony, U.S. Air Force Maj. Kevin Walton took command of the squadron, which specializes in maintaining and generating U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets for operations in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman)

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Kevin Walton, 52nd Maintenance Squadron commander, speaks to members of his new squadron after taking command of the squadron during an assumption of command ceremony July 9, 2021, on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The 52nd Fighter Wing at Spangdahlem AB provides airpower to deter and combat aggression in the region in support of NATO and national defense directives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman)

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U.S. Air Force Col. James Vinson, 52nd Maintenance Group commander, speaks during the 52nd Maintenance Squadron assumption of command ceremony July 9, 2021, on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The 52nd MXG is responsible for providing field-level maintenance for a fleet of U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets supporting the Supreme Allied Commander Europe with expeditionary airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman)

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52nd Maintenance Squadron welcomes new commander

Published July 12, 2021
By Tech. Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman
52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- U.S. Air Force Maj. Kevin Walton, 52nd Maintenance Squadron commander, returns his first salute to U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 52nd MXS after assuming command of the squadron during a ceremony July 9, 2021, on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The 52nd MXS is a part of the 52nd Maintenance Group, who ensures adequate equipment, aircraft availability and combat-ready, effective pilots for all assigned missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman)