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From left to right, U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Borawski, 31st Mission Support Group commander, passes the guidon to U.S. Air Force Maj. Anthony Trucco, 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron incoming commander, during the 31st LRS change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 16, 2026. The passing of the guidon is a formal tradition during a change of command ceremony signifying the transfer of command from one officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Jakel)

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Bryce Grier, 724th Air Mobility Squadron incoming commander, accepts a guidon from Col. Jessica Guarini, 521st Air Mobility Operations Group commander, during the 724th AMS change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 25, 2026. 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. Karissa Dick)

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From left, U.S. Air Force Col. Joshua Curtis, 31st Medical Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Jack Craven, 31st Medical Support Squadron incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 18, 2026. 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 Gabrielle Hain)

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From left, U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Borawski, 31st Mission Support Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Michael Winter, 31st Security Forces Squadron incoming commander, during the 31st SFS change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 15, 2024. The 31st SFS is responsible for safeguarding the base, materiel and personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Hain)

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From left, U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph Miranda, 31st Operations Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Zane Taylor, 555th Fighter Squadron incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 16, 2026. The 555th FS, also known as the “Triple Nickel,” provides combat airpower on demand to U.S. and NATO Combatant Commands as well as the National Command Authority to meet national security objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Hain)

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From left, U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Borawski, 31st Mission Support Group commander, hands the guidon to Lt. Col. Laura Traille, 31st Communications Squadron incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 16, 2026. The change of command ceremony symbolizes the passing of authority and responsibility from the outgoing to the incoming commanding officer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class TaeLani Allen-Lewis)

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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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From left, U.S. Air Force Col. Joshua Curtis, the 31st Medical Group commander, hands the guidon to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. John Olshefski, 31st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 26, 2026. The change of command ceremony symbolizes the passing of authority and responsibility from the outgoing to the incoming commanding officer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class TaeLani Allen-Lewis)

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Andrew Dunbar, 31st Munitions Squadron incoming commander, assumes command from Col. Anthony Bryant, 31st Maintenance Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 25, 2026. The 31st MUNS is responsible for the maintenance, sustainment, posture and deployment of munitions in the support of the 31st Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Antone Williams)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph Popham, 31st Medical Group incoming commander, receives the guidon from Col. Beau Diers, 31st Fighter Wing commander, during a change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 9, 2026. The 31st MDG provides resource management, TRICARE, patient administration, medical logistics, medical readiness, medical information services, personnel and administration, pharmacy services and clinical laboratory services to support the 31st FW and associated units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang)

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From left to right, U.S. Air Force Col. Beau Diers, 31st Fighter Wing commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Frederick Freeman, 31st Comptroller Squadron incoming commander, during the 31st CPTS change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 9, 2026. The passing of the guidon is a formal tradition during a change of command ceremony signifying the transfer of command from one officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Jakel)

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Aviano AB commemorates change of command season 2026

Published July 27, 2026
31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy -- From left to right, U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Borawski, 31st Mission Support Group commander, passes the guidon to U.S. Air Force Maj. Anthony Trucco, 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron incoming commander, during the 31st LRS change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 16, 2026. The passing of the guidon is a formal tradition during a change of command ceremony signifying the transfer of command from one officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Jakel)

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