36th Contingency Response Squadron Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, commander of the 36th Contingency Response Group, pins a medal on Lt. Col. Stephen Smith, 36th Contingency Response Squadron commander, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 10, 2024. Smith was recognized for his accomplishments as commander of the 36th CRS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Natasha Ninete).

36th Contingency Response Squadron Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, commander of the 36th Contingency Response Group, receives the guidon from outgoing commander of the 36th Contingency Response Squadron, Lt. Col. Stephen Smith, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 10, 2024. Smith relinquished command, provided remarks, and gave his final salute to the 36th CRS at the 36th CRS change of command ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Natasha Ninete).

36th Contingency Response Squadron Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 36th Contingency Response Group commander, passes the guidon to the incoming commander of the 36th Contingency Response Squadron, Lt. Col. Jeffrey Schmidt, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 10, 2024. Prior to assuming command of the 36th CRS, Schmidt served as the wing Chief of Safety on Andersen AFB, Guam. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Natasha Ninete).

36th Contingency Response Squadron Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jeffrey Schmidt, 36th Contingency Response Squadron commander, and his family, depart from the 36th CRS change of command ceremony at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 10, 2024. Schmidt honored his wife and daughter with a bouquet of flowers in celebration of his assumption of command and new journey in his career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Natasha Ninete).

36th Contingency Response Squadron Change of Command

Published June 11, 2024
By U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Allon Lapaix
36th Wing

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