734th AMS welcomes new commander

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Capt. Nicholas Westrick, 734th AMS Maintenance director of operations, leads a flight of Airmen during a change of command ceremony at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 4, 2025. Westrick led the flight to allow personnel to witness the formal command change. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xavier Romero)

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The 36th Wing Base Honor Guard prepares to present colors during a change of command ceremony at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 4, 2025. The Base Honor Guard’s role in presenting these symbols highlights the military’s commitment to tradition and continuity of command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xavier Romero)

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The 36th Wing Base Honor Guard presents colors during a change of command ceremony at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 4, 2025. The Base Honor Guard brought a level of discipline and professionalism to the ceremony, ensuring that the ceremony was conducted to the highest standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xavier Romero)

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Col. Troy Pierce, commander of the 715th Air Mobility Operations Group, salutes Lt. Col. Michael Sadler, outgoing commander of the 734th Air Mobility Squadron during a change of command ceremony at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 4, 2025. The salute acknowledged Pierce's role in presiding over the ceremony and reinforces military customs and courtesies essential to discipline and unity within the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xavier Romero)

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Col. Troy Pierce, commander of the 715th Air Mobility Operations Group, hands the guidon to Lt. Col. Geoffrey Britzke, incoming commander of the 734th Air Mobility Squadron, during a change of command ceremony at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 4, 2025. The passing of the guidon signifies the relinquishment of authority and the incoming commander’s assumption of leadership. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman Xavier Romero)

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From left, Capt. Nicholas Westrick, 734th AMS Maintenance director of operations, renders the first salute to Lt. Col. Geoffrey Britzke, new commander of the 734th Air Mobility Squadron, during a change of command ceremony at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 4, 2025. The first salute symbolized Britzke’s acceptance of responsibility and his commitment to lead the squadron. This time-honored tradition serves as a formal introduction and establishes Britzke’s newfound authority. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xavier Romero)

Published June 6, 2025
By Airman Xavier Romero
36th Wing

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam --

The 734th Air Mobility Squadron held a change of command ceremony here, June 4, 2025. The ceremony was presided over by Colonel Troy Pierce, commander of the 715th Air Mobility Operations Group, where Lieutenant Colonel Michael Sandler, former commander of the 734th AMS, relinquished authority to Lieutenant Colonel Geoffrey Britzke.

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