316th Operations Group changes command

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316th Operations Group changes command

U.S. Air Force Col. Todd E. Randolph, left, 316th Wing and installation commander, passes the guidon to Col. Matthew Shrull, incoming 316th Operations Group commander, during the group's change of command ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 14, 2023. Shrull took command of the 316th OG from Col. John Ross who was also recognized at the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyrone Thomas)

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316th Operations Group changes command

U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Shrull, incoming 316th Operations Group commander, speaks during the group's change of command ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 14, 2023. The ceremony was held in hangar one and featured static aircraft displays to celebrate the unit's history and heritage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyrone Thomas)

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316th Operations Group changes command

U.S. Air Force Cols. John Ross, left, outgoing 316th Operations Group commander, and Matthew Shrull, incoming 316th OG commander, speak during the group's change of command ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 14, 2023. The ceremony recognized Ross's accomplishments while in command and introduced the unit to their new top leader. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyrone Thomas)

JOINT BASE ANDREW, Md. – U.S. Air Force Col. Todd E. Randolph, left, 316th Wing and installation commander, passes the guidon to Col. Matthew Shrull, incoming 316th Operations Group commander, during the group's change of command ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 14, 2023. Shrull took command of the 316th OG from Col. John Ross who was also recognized at the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyrone Thomas)

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