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52nd Operations Group assumption of command

Col. Thomas Graham, right, assumes command of the 52nd Operations Group from Col. Leslie Hauck, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, during an assumption of command ceremony, June 28, 2022, on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The ceremonial passing of the guidon is the single event which most embodies the institution and responsibility of the position of command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Sanchez-Chen)

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52nd Operations Group assumption of command

Col. Thomas Graham, 52nd Operations Group commander, renders the first salute during the 52nd OG assumption of command ceremony, June 28, 2022, on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The first salute is a customary sign of respect and responsibility between members of the unit and the commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Sanchez-Chen)

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52nd Operations Group assumption of command

Col. Leslie Hauck, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, gives a speech during the 52nd Operations Group assumption of command ceremony, June 28, 2022, on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. Command of the 52nd OG was assumed by Col. Thomas Graham. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Sanchez-Chen)

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52nd Operations Group assumption of command

Col. Thomas Graham, 52nd Operations Group commander gives his first speech during his assumption of command, June 28, 2022, on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. Graham was previously the Assistant Air Attaché at the U.S. Embassy, London, United Kingdom, before assuming his new role. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Sanchez-Chen)

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52nd Operations Group assumption of command

Staff Sgt. John Reid, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, unveils the name of Col. Thomas Graham, 52nd Operations Group commander, on the 52nd OG F-16 Viper flagship, during an assumption of command ceremony, June 28, 2022, on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. It is an Air Force tradition to rename a commander’s flagship and have their name painted on the aircraft, depicting it as the group commander’s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Sanchez-Chen)

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52nd Operations Group assumption of command

Published June 29, 2022
By Senior Airman Jessica Sanchez-Chen
52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Col. Thomas Graham, right, assumes command of the 52nd Operations Group from Col. Leslie Hauck, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, during an assumption of command ceremony, June 28, 2022, on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The ceremonial passing of the guidon is the single event which most embodies the institution and responsibility of the position of command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Sanchez-Chen)