307th FS holds change of command ceremony

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Sriram Krishnam, 307th Fighter Squadron commander, passes the squadron guidon to Col. Chad Shenk, 414th Fighter Squadron commander, during a change of command ceremony at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, June 2, 2023. Base and community leadership, along with friends and family of the squadron’s incoming and outgoing commanders, gathered to witness the traditional passing of the guidon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Sirimarco-Lang)

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307th FS holds change of command ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Chad Shenk, 414th Fighter Squadron commander, pins the Meritorious Service Medal to Lt. Col. Sriram Krishnan, 307th Fighter Squadron commander, during a change of command ceremony at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, June 2, 2023. The Meritorious Service Medal is a military award presented to members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguished themselves by outstanding service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Sirimarco-Lang)

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307th FS holds change of command ceremony

U.S. Air Force Lt Col. Andrew Blaser, incoming 307th Fighter Squadron commander, renders his first salute to the 307th FS during a change of command ceremony at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, June 2, 2023. The first salute is tradition in marking the beginning of a new command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Sirimarco-Lang)

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307th FS holds change of command ceremony

U.S. Air Force Lt Col. Andrew Blaser, incoming 307th Fighter Squadron, views the unveiling of his name on the 307th FS flagship, an F-15E Strike Eagle, during a change of command ceremony at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, June 2, 2023. The flagship aircraft represents our commander’s leadership of the 307th Fighter Squadron, this symbolic change of leadership by removing the last commander's name and unveiling the incoming commander's name. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Sirimarco-Lang)

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307th FS holds change of command ceremony

U.S. Air Force Lt Col. Andrew Blaser, incoming 307th commander, accepts the guidon of the 307th FS from Col. Chad Shenk, 414th Fighter Squadron commander, during a change of command ceremony at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, June 2, 2023. The 307th Fighter Squadron began on 30 January 1942 it became the first operational Army Air Force Fighter Group in the European Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Sirimarco-Lang)

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307th FS holds change of command ceremony

Published June 5, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Rebecca Sirimarco-Lang
4th Fighter Wing

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Sriram Krishnam, 307th Fighter Squadron commander, passes the squadron guidon to Col. Chad Shenk, 414th Fighter Squadron commander, during a change of command ceremony at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, June 2, 2023. Base and community leadership, along with friends and family of the squadron’s incoming and outgoing commanders, gathered to witness the traditional passing of the guidon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Sirimarco-Lang)