2025 Change of Commands

U.S. Air Force Col. Stephen Anderson, left, 31st Mission Support Group commander, passes the guidon to Maj. Matthew Markling, 31st Contracting Squadron incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy May 19, 2025. 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 Senior Airman Jenna A. Bond)

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2025 Change of Commands

From left, U.S. Air Force Col. William Lutmer, 31st Operations Group commander, passes the guidon to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Matthew Chapman, 606th Air Control Squadron incoming commander, during the 606th ACS change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 6, 2025. The passing of the guidon is a formal tradition during a change of command ceremony signifying the transfer of leadership from one officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Noah Sudolcan)

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2025 Change of Commands

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Haralambos Theologis, 57th Rescue Squadron incoming commander, accepts command of the 57th RQS during the change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 3, 2025. The 57th RQS leads, organizes, trains and equips Guardian Angel weapons system and combat support teams to conduct day and night personnel recovery operations in combat, as well as provide combatant commanders with options to report, locate, recover and reintegrate isolated personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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2025 Change of Commands

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brent Smith, incoming 510th Fighter Squadron commander, takes command of the 510th FS during the change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 2, 2025. The passing of the guidon signifies the transfer of leadership and responsibility from the outbound commander to the inbound. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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2025 Change of Commands

From right, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Stephen A. Cline, 31st Operations Support Squadron incoming commander, receives the guidon from U.S. Air Force Col. William Lutmer, 31st Operations Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 2, 2025. Cline took command of the 31st OSS from U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jason Z. Markzon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang)

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2025 Change of Commands

U.S. Air Force Col. Joshua S. Curtis, left, 31st Medical Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Casey R. Shoop, 31st Healthcare Operations Squadron incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy June 27, 2025. 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 Staff Sgt. Brooke Rogers)

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2025 Change of Commands

From right, U.S. Air Force Col. Anthony Bryant, 31st Maintenance Group incoming commander, receives the guidon from U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, during the change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 9, 2025. The passing of the guidon represents the formal transfer of authority and responsibility from one commanding officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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2025 Change of Commands

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, passes the guidon to Col. Mathew R. Borawski, 31st Mission Support Group incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 3, 2025. 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 Staff Sgt. Brooke Rogers)

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2025 Change of Commands

From left, U.S. Air Force Col. Stephen Anderson, 31st Mission Support Group commander, passes the guidon to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Anna Narduzzi, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron incoming commander, signifying the assumption of command during the 31st CES change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 17, 2025. The passing of the guidon is a tradition that signifies the transfer of responsibility from one officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Noah Sudolcan)

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2025 Change of Commands

From left, U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph Stangl, 31st Maintenance Group commander, passes the guidon to U.S. Air Force Maj. Sarah Furrer, 31st Maintenance Squadron incoming commander, signifying the assumption of command during the 31st MXS change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 6, 2025. Change of command ceremonies are a military tradition that represent a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one commanding officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)

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31st OG holds Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph Miranda, 31st Operations Group incoming commander, accepts the guidon from Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, during the 31st OG change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 17, 2025. The passing of the guidon is a tradition that signifies the transfer of responsibility from one officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB wraps up 2025 Change of Command Season

Published July 10, 2025
By 31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs
31st Fighter Wing

AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy --

Change of command season marked a time of transition as leaders across the wing relinquished and assumed command. From group to squadron level, each ceremony honored the achievements of outgoing commanders while welcoming new leaders dedicated to advancing the mission.

2025 Change of Commands

2025 Change of Commands

2025 Change of Commands

2025 Change of Commands

2025 Change of Commands

2025 Change of Commands

2025 Change of Commands

2025 Change of Commands

2025 Change of Commands

2025 Change of Commands

31st OG holds Change of Command