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Maj. Gen. Chad P. Franks, Ninth Air Force commander (left), Col. Donn C. Yates, 4th Fighter Wing outgoing commander (center), and Col. Kurt C. Helphinstine, incoming 4 FW commander (right), listen as the 4 FW change of command ceremony citation is read at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, July 2, 2020. The 4 FW change of command ceremony highlighted the 28-year military career of Yates, and honorably welcomed Helphinstine as the new 4 FW commander, before family, wing leadership and Team Seymour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenneth Boyton)