52nd OG welcomes Col. Derrick Vincent as new commander

52nd OG welcomes Col. Derrick Vincent as new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Derrick Vincent, incoming 52nd Operations Group commander, addresses an audience during a change of command ceremony for the group at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 28, 2024. The 52nd OG’s mission is to ensure the suppression of enemy air defenses, deter aggression with combat-ready Airmen, and develop strategic partnerships by supporting NATO allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Imani West)

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52nd OG welcomes Col. Derrick Vincent as new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Crofton, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, makes a speech at a change of command ceremony for the 52nd Operations Group at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 28, 2024. During the speech, Crofton bid farewell to Col. Thomas Graham, outgoing 52nd Operations Group commander, and welcomed Col. Derrick Vincent, incoming 52nd OG commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Imani West)

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52nd OG welcomes Col. Derrick Vincent as new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Derrick Vincent, incoming 52nd Operations Group commander, assumes command of the group during a change of command ceremony at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 28, 2024. In Air Force change of command ceremonies, the passing of the guidon from the higher headquarters commander to the incoming unit commander represents the new commander’s assumption of their position. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Imani West)

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52nd OG welcomes Col. Derrick Vincent as new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Graham, outgoing 52nd Operations Group commander, prepares to relinquish his position during a change of command ceremony for the group at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 28, 2024. Col. Graham was commissioned into the Air Force in 2000 after graduating from the United States Military Academy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Imani West)

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52nd OG welcomes Col. Derrick Vincent as new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Graham, outgoing 52nd Operations Group commander, makes a speech during a change of command for the group at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 28, 2024. Col. Graham was awarded the Legion of Merit award during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Imani West)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Derrick Vincent assumed command of the 52nd Operations Group from Col. Thomas Graham during a change of command ceremony for the group at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 28, 2024. Vincent will now lead the 52nd OG in their mission of deterring aggression with strategic air superiority, combat-ready Airmen and strategic partnerships with regional allies. (U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Imani West)