5th MXG change of command

Col. Jason Armagost, 5th Bomb Wing commander (left), hands the guidon for the 5th Maintenance Group to its new commander Col. Thomas Kirkham (right), at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., June 12, 2015. During the ceremony Kirkham expressed enthusiasm at beginning work as the 5th MSG’s commander and leading them to future success. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephanie Morris)

5th Maintenance Group change of command

Published June 12, 2015
By Senior Airman Stephanie Morris
Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Col. Jason Armagost, 5th Bomb Wing commander (left), hands the guidon for the 5th Maintenance Group to its new commander Col. Thomas Kirkham (right), at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., June 12, 2015. Kirkham is a master aircraft and munitions maintenance officer with experience on the B-2A, B-52H, F-15E and MQ-1 aircraft as well as numerous tactical nuclear and conventional weapons. During the ceremony he expressed enthusiasm at beginning work as the 5th MXG's commander and leading them to future success. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephanie Morris)