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DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Col. Dan Dagher assumes command of the 317th Airlift Group from Col. Bernard E. Mater here Dec. 21. Lt. Gen. Robert R. Allardice, 18th Air Force Commander presided over the ceremony.


317 AG change of command

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Col. Dan Dagher assumes command of the 317th Airlift Group from Col. Bernard E. Mater here Dec. 21. Lt. Gen. Robert R. Allardice, 18th Air Force Commander presided over the ceremony.

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kaipo Cowan, 372nd Training Squadron, performs push-ups Jan. 24, 2014, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. Cowan was a contestant in this years Warrior Challenge, hosted by the Dyess Fitness Center. He was timed on how quickly he could accomplish different exercises within a circuit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Guerrero/Released)
U.S. Air Force Airmen sing the Air Force song during a change of command ceremony May 23, 2013, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The ceremony is a military tradition deeply rooted in history and dates back to the times of the Roman Legion. In that period, military organizations developed flags that were unique to the organization with specialized colors and designs. When the soldiers followed their leaders into battle, they kept sight of the flag. If the banner still waved after the conflict, it was a sign that their side had won. Having this position of importance, the flag was incorporated into the change of command ceremonies. The organizational banner was exchanged in public for all to see that the one who holds the flag is the unchallenged leader of the armies. The modern day ceremony is principally symbolic, yet it still indicates to all the authority of the incoming commander in the finest military traditions. The outgoing commander surrenders the flag and says, “Sir, I relinquish the command.” The flag is then passed to the new commander who says, “Sir, I accept the command.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Damon Kasberg/Released)
U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Garland Jr., U.S. Air Force Weapons School commandant, presents U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jonathan Creer, 77th Weapons Squadron commander, with the squadron guideon May 23, 2013, during a change of command ceremony at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The ceremony is a military tradition deeply rooted in history and dates back to the times of the Roman Legion. In that period, military organizations developed flags that were unique to the organization with specialized colors and designs. When the soldiers followed their leaders into battle, they kept sight of the flag. If the banner still waved after the conflict, it was a sign that their side had won. Having this position of importance, the flag was incorporated into the change of command ceremonies. The organizational banner was exchanged in public for all to see that the one who holds the flag is the unchallenged leader of the armies. The modern day ceremony is principally symbolic, yet it still indicates to all the authority of the incoming commander in the finest military traditions. The outgoing commander surrenders the flag and says, “Sir, I relinquish the command.” The flag is then passed to the new commander who says, “Sir, I accept the command.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Damon Kasberg/Released)
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jeffrey Haynes, former 77th Weapons Squadron commander, relinquishes command of the 77th WPS May 23, 2013, during a change of command ceremony at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The ceremony is a military tradition deeply rooted in history and dates back to the times of the Roman Legion. In that period, military organizations developed flags that were unique to the organization with specialized colors and designs. When the soldiers followed their leaders into battle, they kept sight of the flag. If the banner still waved after the conflict, it was a sign that their side had won. Having this position of importance, the flag was incorporated into the change of command ceremonies. The organizational banner was exchanged in public for all to see that the one who holds the flag is the unchallenged leader of the armies. The modern day ceremony is principally symbolic, yet it still indicates to all the authority of the incoming commander in the finest military traditions. The outgoing commander surrenders the flag and says, “Sir, I relinquish the command.” The flag is then passed to the new commander who says, “Sir, I accept the command.”(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Damon Kasberg/Released)
U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Garland Jr., U.S. Air Force Weapons School commandant, presents U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jeffrey Haynes, former 77th Weapons Squadron commander, with Meritorious Service Medal during a change of command ceremony May 23, 2013, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The ceremony is a military tradition deeply rooted in history and dates back to the times of the Roman Legion. In that period, military organizations developed flags that were unique to the organization with specialized colors and designs. When the soldiers followed their leaders into battle, they kept sight of the flag. If the banner still waved after the conflict, it was a sign that their side had won. Having this position of importance, the flag was incorporated into the change of command ceremonies. The organizational banner was exchanged in public for all to see that the one who holds the flag is the unchallenged leader of the armies. The modern day ceremony is principally symbolic, yet it still indicates to all the authority of the incoming commander in the finest military traditions. The outgoing commander surrenders the flag and says, “Sir, I relinquish the command.” The flag is then passed to the new commander who says, “Sir, I accept the command.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Damon Kasberg/Released)
Members of the Dyess Honor Guard post the colors May 23, 2013, during a change of command ceremony at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The ceremony is a military tradition deeply rooted in history and dates back to the times of the Roman Legion. In that period, military organizations developed flags that were unique to the organization with specialized colors and designs. When soldiers followed their leaders into battle, they kept sight of the flag. If the banner still waved after the conflict, it was a sign that their side had won. Having this position of importance, the flag was incorporated into change of command ceremonies. The organizational banner was exchanged in public for all to see that the one who holds the flag is the unchallenged leader of the armies. Modern day ceremonies are principally symbolic, yet it still indicates to all the authority of the incoming commander. The outgoing commander surrenders the flag and says, “Sir, I relinquish the command.” The flag is then passed to the new commander who says, “Sir, I accept the command.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Damon Kasberg/Released)
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Naomi Welcome, 7th Force Support Squadron commander, awards a member of the winning team with a first place medal after a kickball tournament April 24, 2013, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The Dyess Marine Corps Reserve Detachment 1 won the championship game against the 7th Munitions Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cierra Presentado/Released)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Molly Doherty, 7th Munitions Squadron, touches second base during a kickball tournament April 24, 2013, at Dyess AFB, Texas. The championship game was played between the 7th MUNS team and Marine Corps Reserves Detachment 1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cierra Presentado/Released)
Dyess Marine Corps Detachment 1 and the 7th Munitions Squadron kickball teams congratulate each other after the Marines won the tournament April 24, 2013, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. Prizes were awarded to the top two scoring teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cierra Presentado/Released)
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Mike Grawe, 7th Force Support Squadron first sergeant, catches the ball as his opponent touches second base during a kickball tournament April 24, 2013, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. During the first game of the tournament, Marine Corps Reserve Detachment 1 outscored the Dyess first sergeants, allowing them to move to the next round. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cierra Presentado/Released)
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jennifer Weiss, center, 7th Communications Squadron first sergeant, runs toward home plate during a kickball tournament April 24, 2013, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. Teams from the 7th Munitions Squadron, Dyess first sergeants and Dyess Marine Corps Detachment 1 participated in the tourney. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cierra Presentado/Released)
(Left to Right) Alyssa Presley, Joseline Roux, Kyersten Parks, Diamond Lawson, Alicia Dorado and Bethany Dempsey, The Dyess Spouses’ Club Scholarship Award winners, stand for a photograph at the Dyess Chapel April 21, 2013, during a presentation ceremony here. This year the Dyess Spouses’ Club awarded $16,000 to nine military dependents.