Members of the U.S. Air Force Color Guard stand at attention before the playing of the national anthem during the rehearsal for the assumption of responsibility for U.S. Air Force Gen. Kenneth Wislbach, the 24th Chief of Staff of the Air Force at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 18, 2025. The color guard presented flags and executed precision military movements during the ceremony, which was attended by both civilian and military leaders. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shanel Toussaint)

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Harding, flight commander and noncommissioned officer in charge of the firing party, stands at attention during a rehearsal for the assumption of responsibility for U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wislbach, the 24th Chief of Staff of the Air Force at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 18, 2025. The Honor Guard provided ceremonial honors during the event, including the presentation of flags and precision military movements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shanel Toussaint)

Members of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard march across the hangar during a rehearsal for Gen. Ken Wislbach’s assumption of responsibility as the 24th Chief of Staff of the Air Force at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 18, 2025. The Honor Guard marched and performed precision military movements during the event in commemoration of Wilsbach’s assumption of authority. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shanel Toussaint)

U.S. Air Force Honor Guard members stand at attention for the playing of the national anthem during a rehearsal for U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach’s assumption of responsibility as the 24th Chief of Staff of the Air Force at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 18, 2025. Wilsbach praised the professionalism of The U.S. Air Force Band and Honor Guard, recognizing them among others who made the event happen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shanel Toussaint)