82nd RS change of command
From left, U.S. Air Force Col. John Isacco, 55th Operations Group commander, Lt. Col. John Casey, outgoing 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron commander, and Lt. Col. Michael Ellsworth, incoming 82nd RS commander, applauds during the 82nd RS change of command ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 3, 2025. A change of command ceremony formally transfers authority and responsibility from one leader to another. It’s a significant military and organizational tradition that symbolizes the passing of the torch and honors both the departing and incoming commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)