U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. John Wood, left, 3rd Air Force commander, Col. Jason Bailey, middle, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, and Col. David Epperson, right, incoming 52nd FW commander, stand on stage during the 52nd FW change of command in Hangar 1 at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Sept. 04, 2019. Change of command ceremonies allow troops to witness the actual transfer of command between two officers and see their new commander first-hand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Branden Rae)