New AFDW commander takes the reins

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Gen. John D.W. Corley (left), Air Force vice chief of staff, hands the Air Force District of Washington guidon, signifying command, to Brig. Gen. Frank Gorenc, the new AFDW commander, June 29 on the U. S. Air Force Ceremonial Lawn on Bolling during a combined retirement and change-of-command ceremony. General Gorenc replaces Maj. Gen. Robert L. Smolen, who retired after 33 years of military service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dan DeCook)

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New AFDW commader takes the reins

Gen. John D.W. Corley (left), Air Force vice chief of staff, hands the Air Force District of Washington guidon, signifying command, to Brig. Gen. Frank Gorenc, the new AFDW commander, June 29 on the U. S. Air Force Ceremonial Lawn on Bolling during a combined retirement and change-of-command ceremony. General Gorenc replaces Maj. Gen. Robert L. Smolen, who retired after 33 years of military service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dan DeCook)

Brig. Gen. Frank Gorenc, Air Force District of Washington commander, delivers his first speech after assuming command of AFDW from Maj. Gen. Robert L. Smolen at the June 29 on the U. S. Air Force Ceremonial Lawn on Bolling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dan DeCook)

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New commander poised for AFDW’s future

Brig. Gen. Frank Gorenc, Air Force District of Washington commander, delivers his first speech after assuming command of AFDW from Maj. Gen. Robert L. Smolen at the June 29 on the U. S. Air Force Ceremonial Lawn on Bolling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dan DeCook)