MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Presiding officer Col. Walter Lindsley, 498th Nuclear Systems Wing commander at Kirtland AFB, N.M., passes the ceremonial flag to Col. Phillip Boroff, 798th Munitions Maintenance Group commander, traditionally signifying the assumption of command over the 798th MUMG here July 12. The 798th MUMG standup is an important step toward establishing support for Air Force Global Strike Command, which is the lead major command for Air Force nuclear operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron-Forrest Wainwright)