9th Reconnaissance Wing Change of Command

Members of the 9th Reconnaissance Wing, local civic leaders, friends and family of the outgoing and incoming commanders attend the 9th RW change of command ceremony at Beale Air Force Base, California, June 17, 2026. A change of command ceremony is a long-standing military tradition that symbolizes the transfer of authority and responsibility between commanders while ensuring the continued execution of Beale’s mission to deliver persistent, integrated reconnaissance and combat power for the nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Chen)

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Christopher Chen
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CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM

APERTURE

63/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/160

ISO

800

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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