Accepting command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darren McDew, 18th Air Force commander, presents Col. Jeffery S. Brown, 317th Airlift Group (AG) commander, with the group guideon Aug. 5, 2013, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The passing of the guideon represents Brown’s acceptance of command over the 317th AG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Damon Kasberg/Released)

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Medal presentation

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darren McDew, 18th Air Force commander, presents Col. Walter Ward, 317th Airlift Group commander, with a Legion of Merit medal Aug. 5, 2013, during a change of command ceremony at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The Legion of Merit is a military award of the U.S. Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. The decoration is issued both to United States military personnel and to military and political figures of foreign governments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Damon Kasberg/Released)

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New 317th AG commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Jeffery S. Brown, 317th Airlift Group commander, speaks to the audience Aug. 5, 2013, during a change of command ceremony at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. Brown is the new commander of the group, which is home to the 39th and 40th Airlift Squadrons and the largest C-130J fleet in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Damon Kasberg/Released)

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Relieving command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darren McDew, 18th Air Force commander, relieves Col. Walter Ward, 317th Airlift Group (AG) commander, of command of the 317th AG during a change of command ceremony Aug. 5, 2013, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Damon Kasberg/Released)

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Waiting for the command

Members of the 317th Airlift Group stand in formation Aug. 5, 2013, during a change of command ceremony at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Damon Kasberg/Released)

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317th AG change of command

Published Aug. 5, 2013

Accepting command

Medal presentation

New 317th AG commander

Relieving command

Waiting for the command