36th Maintenance Squadron undergoes Change of Command ceremony

U.S. Air Force 36th Maintenance Squadron Airmen perform the first salute to Maj. Christopher Smith, 36th MXS commander, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 17, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Akeem K. Campbell)

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36th Maintenance Squadron undergoes Change of Command ceremony

U.S. Air Force Maj. Christopher Smith, 36th Maintenance Squadron commander, delivers his remarks to Col. James Hendrickson, 36th Maintenance Group commander, and Maj. Christopher Smith, outgoing 36th MXS commander at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 17, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Akeem K. Campbell)

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36th Maintenance Squadron undergoes Change of Command ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. James Hendrickson, 36th Maintenance Group commander, passes the 36th Maintenance Squadron guidon to Maj. Christopher Smith, present 36th MXS commander, during the 36th MXS change of command ceremony at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 17, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Akeem K. Campbell)

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36th Maintenance Squadron undergoes Change of Command ceremony

U.S. Air Force Maj. Michael Parrish, 36th Maintenance Squadron commander, relinquishes the 36th MXS guidon to Col. James Hendrickson, 36th Maintenance Group commander, during the 36th MXS change of command ceremony at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 17, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Akeem K. Campbell)

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36th Maintenance Squadron undergoes Change of Command ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. James Hendrickson, 36th Maintenance Group commander, presents the meritorious service award certificate to Maj. Michael Parrish 36th Maintenance Squadron commander, during the 36th MXS change of command ceremony at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 17, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Akeem K. Campbell)

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36th Maintenance Squadron undergoes Change of Command ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. James Hendrickson, 36th Maintenance Group commander, placed a medal on Maj. Michael Parrish 36th Maintenance Squadron commander, during the 36th MXS change of command ceremony at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 17, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Akeem K. Campbell)

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36th Maintenance Squadron undergoes Change of Command ceremony

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 36th Maintenance Squadron and 36th Wing leadership stand at attention during the singing of the National Anthem and Guam Hymn at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 17, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Akeem K. Campbell)

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36th Maintenance Squadron undergoes Change of Command ceremony

Published May 23, 2024
By Senior Airman Akeem K. Campbell
36th Wing/Public Affairs

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam --

The 36th Maintenance Squadron underwent their change of command ceremony, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 17, 2024. The outgoing commander Maj. Michael Parrish is replaced by Maj. Christopher Smith, the present 36th MXS commander. The current mission of the 36th MXS is to provide safe, reliable aircraft and equipment maintenance capability to enable theatre command.