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Elliott takes command of 52nd MDOS

A 52nd Medical Operations Squadron change of command brochure rests on a countertop before the start of the 52nd MDOS change of command ceremony at the Brickhouse on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 29, 2016. U.S. Air Force Col. Patricia John, former 52nd MDOS commander, exchanged command of the squadron over to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Rebecca Elliott, 52nd MDOS commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luke Kitterman/Released)

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Elliott takes command of 52nd MDOS

A Spangdahlem Air Base ceremonial guardsmen detail present the colors during the 52nd Medical Operations Squadron change of command ceremony at the Brickhouse on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 29, 2016. It is tradition for the guardsmen to post both the United States and the host nation’s flags depending on where they are stationed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luke Kitterman/Released)

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Elliott takes command of 52nd MDOS

U.S. Air Force Col. Alfred Flowers, 52nd Medical Group commander, left, pins a Meritorious Service Medal on U.S. Air Force Col. Patricia John, former 52nd Medical Operations Squadron commander, during the 52nd MDOS change of command ceremony at the Brickhouse on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 29, 2016. The Meritorious Service Medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States and friendly foreign nations who distinguished themselves by outstanding noncombat meritorious achievement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luke Kitterman/Released)

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Elliott takes command of 52nd MDOS

U.S. Air Force Col. Patricia John, former 52nd Medical Operations Squadron commander, delivers a last salute to her former squadron during during the 52nd MDOS change of commander ceremony at the Brickhouse on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 29, 2016. John served as the 52nd MDOS commander since May 2014 before relinquishing command to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Rebecca Elliott, 52nd MDOS commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luke Kitterman/Released)

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Elliott takes command of 52nd MDOS

U.S. Air Force Col. Alfred Flowers, 52nd Medical Group commander, left, passes the 52nd Medical Operations Squadron guidon to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Rebecca Elliott, 52nd MDOS commander, center, while U.S. Air Force Col. Patricia John, former 52nd MDOS commander, watches during the 52nd MDOS change of command ceremony at the Brickhouse on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 29, 2016. The passing of the guidon is a military tradition when changing command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luke Kitterman/Released)

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Elliott takes command of 52nd MDOS

Published June 30, 2016
By Senior Airman Luke Kitterman
52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- A 52nd Medical Operations Squadron change of command brochure rests on a countertop before the start of the 52nd MDOS change of command ceremony at the Brickhouse on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 29, 2016. U.S. Air Force Col. Patricia John, former 52nd MDOS commander, exchanged command of the squadron over to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Rebecca Elliott, 52nd MDOS commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luke Kitterman/Released)