The 752nd Special Operations Group welcomed Col. Lance E. Schmidt

U.S. Air Force Col. William Holt, left, 352nd Special Operations Wing commander, passes the guidon to Col. Lance E. Schmidt, right, incoming 752nd Special Operations Group commander, June 10, 2016, on RAF Mildenhall, England. The passing of the unit guidon during a change of command ceremony is symbolic representation of passing authority to the incoming commander for all to see. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tenley Long/Released)

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The 752nd Special Operations Group welcomed Col. Lance E. Schmidt

U.S. Air Force Col. Nathan C. Green, left, outgoing 752nd Special Operations Group commander, and Col. Lance E. Schmidt, right, incoming 752nd SOG commander, listen to the presiding officer during a change of command ceremony June 10, 2016, on RAF Mildenhall, England. The ceremony is a time-honored tradition in which one officer relinquishes command and passes it to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tenley Long/Released)

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The 752nd Special Operations Group welcomed Col. Lance E. Schmidt

U.S. Air Force base honor guardsmen prepare to present the colors at a change of command ceremony June 10, 2016, on RAF Mildenhall, England. These teams generally consist of four individuals: the two outermost are rifle guards and serve as protectors of the colors, which are carried by the two individuals in the middle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tenley Long/Released)

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The 752nd Special Operations Group welcomed Col. Lance E. Schmidt

U.S. Air Force Col. Lance E. Schmidt, incoming 752nd Special Operations Group commander, addresses the crowd during his change of command ceremony June 10, 2016, on RAF Mildenhall, England. The 752nd SOG is responsible for planning and executing specialized and contingency operations using advanced aircraft, tactics and air refueling techniques to infiltrate, exfiltrate and resupply special operations forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tenley Long/Released)

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The 752nd Special Operations Group welcomed Col. Lance E. Schmidt

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 352nd Special Operations Wing stand at parade rest during a change of command ceremony June 10, 2016, on RAF Mildenhall, England. This ceremony welcomed Col. Lance E. Schmidt as the new 752nd Special Operations Group commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tenley Long/Released)

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The 752nd Special Operations Group welcomes Col. Lance E. Schmidt

Published June 14, 2016
By 1LT Chris Sullivan
352 SOW Public Affairs

RAF Mildenhall -- U.S. Air Force Col. Lance E. Schmidt, incoming 752nd Special Operations Group commander, assumed command during a ceremony here, June 10, 2016. The 752nd SOG is responsible for planning and executing specialized and contingency operations using advanced aircraft, tactics and air refueling techniques to infiltrate, exfiltrate and resupply special operations forces.

The 752nd Special Operations Group welcomed Col. Lance E. Schmidt

The 752nd Special Operations Group welcomed Col. Lance E. Schmidt

The 752nd Special Operations Group welcomed Col. Lance E. Schmidt

The 752nd Special Operations Group welcomed Col. Lance E. Schmidt

The 752nd Special Operations Group welcomed Col. Lance E. Schmidt