5th MDG Change of Command

Members of the Minot Air Force Base Honor Guard present the colors during the 5th Medical Group change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 18, 2023. The presentation of the colors is a longstanding tradition during change of command ceremonies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Wilson)

U.S. Air Force Col. Shaun Westphal, incoming 5th Medical Group (MDG) commander, receives the guidon from U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel Hoadley, 5th Bomb Wing commander, during the 5th MDG change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 18, 2023. The transfer of the guidon during the ceremony symbolizes the change of command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Wilson)

5th MDG Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Joel Dixon, outgoing 5th Medical Group (MDG) commander, passes the guidon to U.S Air Force Col. Daniel Hoadley, 5th Bomb Wing commander, during the 5th MDG change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 18, 2023. Dixon served as commander of the 5th MDG since June 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Wilson)

5th MDG Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel Hoadley, 5th Bomb Wing commander, gives remarks during the 5th Medical Group (MDG) change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base North Dakota, Aug. 18, 2023. Hoadley commended U.S. Air Force Col. Joel Dixon, outgoing 5th MDG commander, for his achievements during his time in command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Wilson)

5th MDG Change of Command

Published Aug. 21, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Kyle Wilson
5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Airmen, assigned to the 5th Medical Group (MDG), stand at attention during the 5th MDG change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 18, 2023. During the ceremony, U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel Hoadley, 5th Bomb Wing commander, transferred command of the 5th MDG to U.S. Air Force Col. Shaun Westphal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Wilson)