1st SOS holds change of command

U.S. Air Force Col. William Freeman, 353rd Special Operations Group commander, passes the guidon to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Lucas, 1st Special Operations Squadron commander, during the 1st SOS change of command on Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 6, 2016. The passing of the guidon is the exact moment that the new commander officially takes responsibility of the new unit. The 1st SOS operates the MC-130H Combat Talon II aircraft in support of joint and allied special operations forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

1st SOS holds change of command

Published June 7, 2016
By Master Sgt. Kristine Dreyer
353rd Special Operations Group Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- U.S. Air Force Col. William Freeman, 353rd Special Operations Group commander, passes the guidon to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Lucas, 1st Special Operations Squadron commander, during the 1st SOS change of command on Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 6, 2016. The passing of the guidon is the exact moment that the new commander officially takes responsibility of the new unit. The 1st SOS operates the MC-130H Combat Talon II aircraft in support of joint and allied special operations forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)