36th Mission Support Group hosts change of command ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Charles Cooley, the 36th Wing commander, passes the guidon to Col. Shaun Parker, incoming commander of the 36th Mission Support Group, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 8, 2025. The 36th MSG provides day-to-day mission support to more than 9,000 military, civilian, dependent and retired personnel and 15 associate units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan McCoy)

36th Mission Support Group hosts change of command ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Sheri Kraus, outgoing commander of the 36th Mission Support Group, passes the guidon to Col. Charles Cooley, the 36th Wing commander, during the 36th MSG Change of Command Ceremony at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 8, 2025. Passing the guidon symbolizes an immediate transfer of authority from one commander to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan McCoy)

36th Mission Support Group hosts change of command ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Shaun Parker, incoming commander of the 36th Mission Support Group, returns a salute during the 36th MSG Change of Command Ceremony at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 8, 2025. Upon taking command of the group, the Airmen salute their commander for the first time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan McCoy)

36th Mission Support Group hosts change of command ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Shaun Parker, incoming commander of the 36th Mission Support Group, gives remarks during a 36th MSG Change of Command Ceremony at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 8, 2025. As commander of the 36th MSG, Parker will oversee mission support operations for more than 9,000 military, civilian, dependent and retired personnel and 15 associate units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan McCoy)

36th Mission Support Group hosts change of command ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Timothy Higley, deputy commander of the 36th Mission Support Group, renders a salute to the new MSG commander during a change of command ceremony at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 8, 2025. The 36th MSG maintains expeditionary capability for U.S. Air Force missions deploying to, originating from and transiting through Andersen AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan McCoy)

36th Mission Support Group hosts change of command ceremony

Published July 11, 2025
By Senior Airman Jordan McCoy
36th Wing Public Affairs

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam. --

U.S. Air Force Col. Shaun Parker, takes command of the 36th Mission Support Group at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 8, 2025. As commanders of the 36th MSG, Parker will oversee 36th MSG operations providing day-to-day mission support to more than 9,000 military, civilian dependent and retired personnel and 15 associate units.