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96th Communication Squadron Airmen awarded medals for heroism

Senior Airman Kyle Belmares (center), 96th Communications Squadron cable and antenna systems, stands alongside Airman 1st Class Jaylyn Smith (right) and his squadron commander, Lt. Col. Matthew Imperial, during an awards ceremony June 20 on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Belmares and Smith were awarded Air Force Commendation Medals for life-saving care in response to a severe vehicle accident in February. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jasmine Porterfield)

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53rd Wing welcomes new commander

Airmen from the 53rd Wing stand at attention during a change of command ceremony June 20 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. During the ceremony Col. David Abba assumed command of the 53rd Wing from Col. Adrian Spain. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Ilka Cole)

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53rd Wing welcomes new commander

Col. David Abba, 53rd Wing commander, gives his first speech to members of the wing during a change of command ceremony June 20 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Abba is a command pilot with more than 1,700 hours in the T-38A, F-15C, F-22A, E-3B/C, C-12F, C-17A. Abba assumed command of the 53rd Wing from Col. Adrian Spain. (U.S. Force photo/Ilka Cole)

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53rd Wing welcomes new commander

Col. David Abba, 53rd Wing commander, renders his first salute to the wing, during a change of command ceremony June 20 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Abba is a command pilot with more than 1,700 hours in the T-38A, F-15C, F-22A, E-3B/C, C-12F, C-17A. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)

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53rd Wing welcomes new commander

Carla Abba glances down at the bouquet of flowers from her husband, Col. David Abba, the new 53rd Wing commander, during his change of command June 20 at EglinAir Force Base, Fla. The wing also welcomed their children. Nyah, Jack, Serena, Lauren and Lani Abba. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)

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53rd Wing welcomes new commander

Maj. Gen. Glen VanHerck, Air Force Warfare Center commander, Col. Adrian Spain, outgoing 53rd Wing commander, and Col. David Abba, the new 53rd Wing commander, salute the Colors during the National Anthem June 20 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Abba assumed command of the 53rd Wing from Spain during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)

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53rd Wing welcomes new commander

Col. Mark Pye, 53rd Wing vice commander, leads the formation of Airmen in salute of the new 53rd Wing Commander Col. David Abba, during a change of command ceremony June 20 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The first salute rendered is a tradition to honor the new commander upon their assumption of the command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)

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53rd Wing welcomes new commander

Col. David Abba accepts the 53rd Wing guidon from Maj. Gen. Glen VanHerck, Air Force Warfare Center commander, during a change of command ceremony June 20 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The acceptance of the guidon signifies Abba’s command of the wing. Prior to his current assignment, Abba commanded the 3rd Operations Group at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)

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53rd Wing welcomes new commander

The wing flagship, the F-22 displays the new 53rd Wing commander’s name, Col. David Abba, during the change of command ceremony June 20 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Raptor is assigned to the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron at Nellis AFB, Nev., one of the wing's 22 geographically-separated units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ilka Cole)

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53rd Wing welcomes new commander

The wing flagship, the F-22 displays the new 53rd Wing commander’s name, Col. David Abba, during the change of command ceremony June 20 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Raptor is assigned to the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron at Nellis AFB, Nev., one of the wing's 22 geographically-separated units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ilka Cole).

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53rd Wing welcomes new commander

1st Lt. Shawn Whitney, 36th Electronic Warfare Squadron, unveils Col. David Abba, 53rd Wing commander’s name on the wing flagship F-22 June 20 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Abba is a command pilot with more than 1,700 hours in various aircraft, including the Raptor. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)

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53rd Wing welcomes new commander

Maj. Gen. Glen VanHerck, Air Force Warfare Center commander (left) and Col. Adrian Spain, outgoing 53rd Wing commander (far right), congratulate Col. David Abba (center), the new 53rd Wing commander June 20 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Abba previously served here from Jan. 2004 through June 2006 as a member of the 58th Fighter Squadron, 33rd Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo/Master Sgt. Jamie Munn)

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Red Empire changes command

The daughter of Col. Michael Ball, proudly tells the audience that’s “her Daddy” during a change of command ceremony June 15 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. During the ceremony Col. Michael Ball relinquished command of the 7th SFG(A) to Col. Patrick Colloton. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)

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Red Empire changes command

Soldiers of the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) present the colors during a change of command ceremony June 15 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. During the ceremony U.S. Army Col. Michael Ball relinquished command of the 7th SFG(A) to Col. Patrick Colloton. Colloton previously served as the 7th SFG(A) 1st Battalion commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)

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Red Empire changes command

Soldiers of the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) salute during a change of command ceremony June 15 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. During the ceremony Col. Michael Ball relinquished command of the 7th SFG(A) to Col. Patrick Colloton. Colloton previously served as the 7th SFG(A) 1st Battalion commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)

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Red Empire changes command

Special Forces leadership return to their seats after the passing of the Group colors during a change of command ceremony June 15 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. During the ceremony Col. Michael Ball relinquished command of the 7th SFG(A) to Col. Patrick Colloton. The passing of the Group’s colors marks the change of command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)

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Red Empire changes command

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Edwin J. Deedrick, commanding general 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne) addresses the audience during a Florida thunderstorm at a change of command ceremony June 15 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. During the ceremony Col. Michael Ball relinquished command of the 7th SFG(A) to Col. Patrick Colloton. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)

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Red Empire changes command

Green Berets from the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) stand at attention during a change of command ceremony June 15 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. During the ceremony Col. Michael Ball relinquished command of the 7th SFG(A) to Col. Patrick Colloton. Colloton previously served as the 7th SFG(A) 1 st Battalion commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)

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Red Empire changes command

U.S. Army Col. Michael Ball, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) outgoing commander, salutes during a change of command ceremony June 15 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. During the ceremony Col. Michael Ball relinquished command of the 7th SFG(A) to Col. Patrick Colloton. Colloton previously served as the 7th SFG(A) 1st Battalion commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)

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Red Empire changes command

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Major Mark Thibeau, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), passes the Group colors to Col. Michael Ball, the outgoing commander, during a change of command ceremony June 15 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. During the ceremony Col. Michael Ball relinquished command of the 7th SFG(A) to Col. Patrick Colloton. The passing of the Group’s colors marks the change of command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)

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