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8th Air Force Change of Command


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U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. James Dawkins Jr., 8th Air Force and Joint-Global Strike Operations Center (J-GSOC) commander, speaks to bomber Airmen during a change of command ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 20, 2018. As commander of the historic “Mighty Eighth”, Dawkins is responsible for the care and well-being of the Air Force’s bomber Airmen and B-1, B-2 and B-52 fleets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tessa B. Corrick)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Shaun Westphal, outgoing 5th Medical Group (5MDG) commander (left), and U.S. Air Force Col. Michael McCarthy (right), incoming 5MDG commander, sit next to each other during the 5MDG change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 31, 2025. During the ceremony, Westphal relinquished command to McCarthy.
U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse Lamarand, 5th Bomb Wing commander, presents U.S. Air Force Col. Michael McCarthy, 5th Medical Group (5MDG) commander, the guidon during the 5MDG change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 31, 2025. The passing of the guidon represents McCarthy’s assumption of command of the 5MDG.
U.S. Air Force Col. Shaun Westphal, 5th Medical Group (5MDG) commander, presents the guidon to U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse Lamarand, 5th Bomb Wing commander, during the 5MDG change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 31, 2025. The passing of the guidon to Lamarand represents the transition of power to the next commander.
U.S. Air Force Col. Michael McCarthy, 5th Medical Group (5MDG) commander, delivers a speech to Team Minot during the 5MDG change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 31, 2025. McCarthy will lead a team of 300 medics who maximize expeditionary readiness by providing high quality medical and dental support.
U.S. Air Force Col. Shaun Westphal, 5th Medical Group (5MDG) commander, offers parting words during the 5MDG change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 31, 2025. During the ceremony, Westphal relinquished command to U.S. Air Force Col. Michael McCarthy.
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, takes flight in support of a Bomber Task Force mission at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 21, 2025. The BTF missions help to deter adversaries, assure allies and partners, strengthen interoperability, maintain readiness, and ensure the ability to operate anytime, and anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aaron Cusick, center, 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron aircrew flight equipment shift lead, collects aircrew flight equipment from USAF B-52H Stratofortress aircrew after landing from a Bomber Task Force mission at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 23, 2025. Our bomber force, always ready to respond, is a powerful example of how the USAF deters threats and enhances security for ourselves, our partners, and our allies around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston)