4th Operations Group Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Alfaro, former commander of the 4th Operations Group, speaks during a change of command ceremony at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, June 9, 2023. Alfaro produced over 96 new F-15E Strike Eagle pilots and weapon systems officers per year in Air Combat Command’s largest Formal Training Unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kylie Barrow)

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4th Operations Group Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Morgan Lohse, right, 4th Operations Group commander, assumes command with the passing of the guidon from Col. Lucas Teel, 4th Fighter Wing commander during a change of command ceremony at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, June 9, 2023. Lohse previously served as the Israel Country Director for Middle East Policy in the Office of the Secretary of Defense at the Pentagon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kylie Barrow)

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4th Operations Group Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Lucas Teel, left, 4th Fighter Wing commander presents a certificate to Col. Michael Alfaro, former commander of the 4th Operations Group during a change of command ceremony at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, June 9, 2023. Alfaro has commanded at the squadron level, has over 2,100 flying hours in the F-15E Strike Eagle and 743 combat hours in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kylie Barrow)

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4th Operations Group Change of Command

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing render a salute during a change of command ceremony at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, June 9, 2023. The ceremony was conducted to commemorate the passing of command of the 4th Operations Group from Col. Michael Alfaro, former commander of the 4th OG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kylie Barrow)

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4th Operations Group Change of Command

An officer assigned to the 4th Operations Group salutes during a change of command ceremony at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, June 9, 2023. The ceremony was conducted to commemorate the passing of command of the 4th Operations Group from Col. Michael Alfaro, former commander of the 4th OG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kylie Barrow)

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4th Operations Group Change of Command

U.S. Airmen assigned to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base honor guard performs opening ceremonies during the 4th Operations Group change of command ceremony at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, June 9, 2023. The ceremony was conducted to commemorate the passing of command of the 4th Operations Group from Col. Michael Alfaro, former commander of the 4th OG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kylie Barrow)

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4th Operations Group Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Alfaro, right, former commander of the 4th Operations Group, relinquishes command in the passing of the squadron guidon to Col. Lucas Teel, 4th Fighter Wing commander during a change of command ceremony at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, June 9, 2023. Alfaro was responsible for organizing, training, equipping and deploying 94 F-15E Strike Eagles and oversaw over 1,875 officer, enlisted and civilian personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kylie Barrow)

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4th Operations Group Change of Command

Published June 12, 2023
By Senior Airman Kylie Barrow
4th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Alfaro, former commander of the 4th Operations Group, speaks during a change of command ceremony at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, June 9, 2023. Alfaro produced over 96 new F-15E Strike Eagle pilots and weapon systems officers per year in Air Combat Command’s largest Formal Training Unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kylie Barrow)