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U.S. Air Force Col. James Boster, 14th Operations Group commander, and Lt. Col. Ryan Hill, 81st Fighter Squadron incoming commander, pose for a photo, during a change of command ceremony, July 7, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The 81st FS reactivated in January 2015 as a part of the 14th Flying Training Wing and currently conducts training operations as a tenant unit at Moody. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ceaira Tinsley/ Released)

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Leadership

U.S. Air Force Col. James Boster, 14th Operations Group commander, presents the Meritorious Service Medal to Lt. Col. Jeffrey Hogan, 81st Fighter Squadron outgoing commander, during a change of command ceremony, July 7, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Under Hogan’s command, the squadron distinguished themselves as the Air Education Training Command’s 2015 top operations squadron and top fighter squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ceaira Tinsley/ Released)

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First address

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ryan Hill, 81st Fighter Squadron incoming commander, addresses the audience during a change of command ceremony, July 7, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Hill stated there are three things he looks forward to: filling the big shoes of the previous commander, working with the incredible Team Moody, and supporting his squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ceaira Tinsley/ Released)

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Symbol of appreciation

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Angelique Joiner, 81st Fighter Squadron NCO in charge of aviation resource management, presents flowers to Leigh Hogan, wife of Lt. Col. Jeffrey Hogan, 81st FS outgoing commander, during a change of command ceremony, July 7, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Hogan and his family will transition to Washington, D.C. where he will attend National War College. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ceaira Tinsley/ Released)

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Incoming commander

An A-29 Super Tucano sits on the flightline during the 81st Fighter Squadron change of command ceremony, July 7, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. During the ceremony, 81st FS incoming commanders, name was unveiled on the squadron’s flagship aircraft signifying the change of command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ceaira Tinsley/ Released)

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First salute

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ryan Hill, 81st Fighter Squadron incoming commander, salutes Airmen from the 81st FS during a change of command ceremony, July 7, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Hill assumed command after working as the squadron’s director of operations for 18 months. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ceaira Tinsley/ Released)

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81st FS changes hands, first since reactivation

Published July 7, 2016
By Senior Airman Ceaira Young
23d Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Col. James Boster, 14th Operations Group commander, and Lt. Col. Ryan Hill, 81st Fighter Squadron incoming commander, pose for a photo, during a change of command ceremony, July 7, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The 81st FS reactivated in January 2015 as a part of the 14th Flying Training Wing and currently conducts training operations as a tenant unit at Moody. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ceaira Tinsley/ Released)

Assume command

Leadership

First address

Symbol of appreciation

Incoming commander

First salute