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First In, Last Out: Warhawks salute new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Timothy Murphy, 480th Fighter Squadron commander, smiles to his family during a change of command ceremony at Hangar One on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 15, 2016. Murphy assumed command of the squadron, nicknamed ‘Warhawk Nation,’ from outgoing commander U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Berkland. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe W. McFadden/Released)

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First In, Last Out: Warhawks salute new commander

Spangdahlem Air Base community members watch the 480th Fighter Squadron change of command ceremony at Hangar One on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 15, 2016. The ceremony included the presentation of the colors by the Spangdahlem Air Base Honor Guard and the singing of the German and American national anthems by the Singing Sabers organization. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe W. McFadden/Released)

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First In, Last Out: Warhawks salute new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Berkland, outgoing 480th Fighter Squadron commander, left, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Timothy Murphy, incoming 480th FS commander, salute during the playing of the national anthems during a change of command ceremony at Hangar One on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 15, 2016. Berkland relinquished command to Murphy after serving as the squadron commander since January 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe W. McFadden/Released)

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First In, Last Out: Warhawks salute new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Thompson, 52nd Operations Group commander, speaks during a change of command ceremony at Hangar One on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 15, 2016. Thompson highlighted the squadron’s performance under outgoing commander U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Berkland before presiding over the official transfer of squadron command to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Timothy Murphy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe W. McFadden/Released)

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First In, Last Out: Warhawks salute new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Berkland, outgoing 480th Fighter Squadron commander, speaks during a change of command ceremony at Hangar One on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 15, 2016. Berkland served as commander of the 480th FS since January 2014 and concluded his remarks with the squadron’s motto: ‘First In, Last Out.’ (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe W. McFadden/Released)

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First In, Last Out: Warhawks salute new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Berkland, outgoing 480th Fighter Squadron commander, renders his final salute to his squadron before relinquishing command during a change of command ceremony at Hangar One on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 15, 2016. The ceremony traditionally includes the outgoing commander to offer their final salute and for the incoming commander to offer their first. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe W. McFadden/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Thompson, 52nd Operations Group commander, left, passes a guidon to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Timothy Murphy, 480th Fighter Squadron commander, during a change of command ceremony at Hangar One on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 15, 2016. Murphy assumed command from outgoing commander U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Berkland. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe W. McFadden/Released)

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A 480th Fighter Squadron pilot wears a 480th Tactical Fighter Squadron patch while standing in formation during a change of command ceremony at Hangar One on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 15, 2016. Members of the squadron served in a formation to offer salutes to the outgoing and incoming commander as part of military tradition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe W. McFadden/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alvaro Perez LeBlanc, a 480th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, unveils the name of U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Timothy Murphy, 480th Fighter Squadron commander, emblazoned on the 480th FS’s flagship F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft during a change of command ceremony at Hangar One on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 15, 2016. U.S. Air Force aircraft traditionally include the names of commanders and pilots of the squadron, group or wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe W. McFadden/Released)

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First In, Last Out: Warhawks salute new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Timothy Murphy, 480th Fighter Squadron commander, renders his first salute to his squadron during a change of command ceremony at Hangar One on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 15, 2016. Murphy arrived at Spangdahlem after serving as the chief of safety for the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano Air Base, Italy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe W. McFadden/Released)

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480th FS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Timothy Murphy, 480th Fighter Squadron commander, assumed command of the 480th FS during a ceremony at Hangar One on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 15, 2016. Murphy assumed command from outgoing 480th FS commander Lt. Col. David Berkland. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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First In, Last Out: Warhawks salute new commander

Published Jan. 15, 2016
By Staff Reports
52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- The 480th Fighter Squadron welcomed a new commander during a ceremony at Hangar One on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 15, 2016.

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Thompson presided over the ceremony in which U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Timothy Murphy, incoming 480th Fighter Squadron commander, assumed command from outgoing commander U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Berkland.

Here is more information about him.

Name/Rank: U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Timothy Murphy

Organization: 480th Fighter Squadron

Where and When you Joined the Air Force: U.S. Air Force Academy - 2001

Off-duty time is for: Spending time with family, reading, sports and exercise

Previous assignments:
- Aviano Air Base, Italy
- Pentagon
- Luke Air Force Base, Arizona

Organizational Goals:
- Ready to deploy combat airpower
- Support building partnership capacity opportunities
- A strong Warhawk family

Work Philosophy:
Work as hard as you can to accomplish the mission and serve the people you lead - but put the same level of effort (or more) into leading your family.

To view more photos from the ceremony, visit the following photo set on the Spangdahlem Flickr page.