31st MDG Change of Command U.S. Air Force Logo July 12, 2024 31st MDG Change of Command U.S. Air Force Col. Joshua Curtis, 31st Medical Group incoming commander, receives his first salute during a change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 12, 2024. The 31st MDG supports the readiness of 31st FW and associated units, ensuring the health of its community by providing optimal patient-focused medical care by coordinating with Department of Defense and host nation resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel) Details Download 31st MDG Change of Command U.S. Air Force Col. Joshua Curtis, 31st Medical Group incoming commander, speaks during a change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 12, 2024. A change of command is a military tradition where one commanding officer transfers responsibility and authority to another with the passing of a guidon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel) Details Download 31st MDG Change of Command From left, U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, passes the guidon to U.S. Air Force Col. Joshua Curtis, 31st Medical Group incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 12, 2024. The passing of the guidon is a formal process during a change of command ceremony signifying the transfer of leadership from one officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel) Details Download 31st MDG Change of Command U.S. Air Force Col. Jeffrey Fewell, 31st Medical Group outgoing commander, passes the guidon to U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 12, 2024. The passing of the guidon is a formal process during a change of command ceremony signifying the transfer of leadership from one officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel) Details Download 31st MDG Change of Command U.S. Air Force Col. Jeffrey Fewell, 31st Medical Group outgoing commander, gives his last salute during a change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 12, 2024. The 31st MDG supports the readiness of 31st FW and associated units, ensuring the health of its community by providing optimal patient-focused medical care by coordinating with Department of Defense and host nation resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel) Details Download 31st MDG Change of Command U.S. Air Force Col. Jeffrey Fewell, 31st Medical Group outgoing commander, speaks during a change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 12, 2024. The 31st MDG supports the readiness of the 31st Fighter Wing and associated units throughout the Southern European Region, ensuring the health of its community by providing high reliability patient-focused medical care for Department of Defense personnel and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel) Details Download 31st MDG Change of Command U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, speaks at the 31st Medical Group change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 12, 2024. The 31st MDG supports the readiness of 31st FW and associated units, ensuring the health of its community by providing optimal patient-focused medical care by coordinating with Department of Defense and host nation resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel) Details Download 31st MDG Change of Command U.S. Air Force Col. Jeffrey Fewell, 31st Medical Group outgoing commander, receives the Legion of Merit Medal during a change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 12, 2024. The 31st MDG supports the readiness of the 31st Fighter Wing and associated units throughout the Southern European region, ensuring the health of its community by providing high reliability patient-focused medical care for Department of Defense personnel and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel) Details Download The passing of the guidon is a formal process during a change of command ceremony signifying the transfer of leadership from one officer to another.