U.S. Air Force Col. James M. Clark, commander of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and the 11th Wing, left, presents Col. Jonathan Sawtelle, 11th Operations Group commander, with the unit guidon during the 11th OG change of command ceremony at JBAB, Washington, D.C., July 14, 2026. The passing of the guidon is a time-honored military tradition that symbolizes the official transfer of command authority and responsibility to the incoming leader. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arlene Carrara)

U.S. Air Force Col. James M. Clark, commander of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and the 11th Wing, left, relinquishes Col. Kelli R. Moon, 11th Operations Group commander, of command during the 11th OG change of command ceremony at JBAB, Washington, D.C., July 14, 2026. During her time as commander, Moon led more than 500 personnel across the Air Force Chaplain Corps at Arlington National Cemetery, Air Force Memorial, The U.S. Air Force Band, and The U.S. Air and Space Force Honor Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arlene Carrara)

U.S. Air Force Col. Jonathan Sawtelle, 11th Operations Group commander, gives remarks during the 11th OG change of command ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., July 14, 2026. The group is primarily responsible for overseeing the scheduling and operations of the U.S. Air Force ceremonial units, including The U.S. Air Force Band, The U.S. Air and Space Force Honor Guard and the U.S Air Force Chaplain Corps at Arlington National Cemetery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arlene Carrara)

U.S. Air Force Col. James M. Clark, commander of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and the 11th Wing, left, Col. Kelli R. Moon, 11th Operations Group outgoing commander, center, and Col. Jonathan Sawtelle, 11th Operations Group incoming commander, stand at attention during the 11th OG change of command ceremony at JBAB, Washington, D.C., July 14, 2026. During the ceremony, Clark transferred command authority from Moon to Sawtelle symbolizing change of leadership for the group.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arlene Carrara)

U.S. Air Force Col. Kelli R. Moon, 11th Operations Group outgoing commander, gives remarks during the 11th OG change of command ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., July 14, 2026. Moon led more than 500 personnel across the Air Force Chaplain Corps at Arlington National Cemetery, Air Force Memorial, The U.S. Air Force Band, and The U.S. Air and Space Force Honor Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arlene Carrara)

U.S. Air Force Col. Kelli R. Moon, 11th Operations Group outgoing commander, left, U.S. Space Force Maj. Joshua E. Gonzalez, USSF director of operations, center, and Col. Jonathan Sawtelle, 11th OG incoming commander, right, complete the inspection of the troops during the 11th OG change of command ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., July 14, 2026. This tradition was carried on as a ceremonial symbol of verifying the readiness of the unit to support the Air Force’s role in national security and national defense, as well as to ensure the unit is properly organized, trained, and equipped.

The official party of the 11th Operations Group change of command ceremony stand for the playing of the Air Force Song at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., July 14, 2026. The group is primarily responsible for overseeing the scheduling and operations of the U.S. Air Force ceremonial units, including The U.S. Air Force Band, The U.S. Air and Space Force Honor Guard and the U.S Air Force Chaplain Corps at Arlington National Cemetery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arlene Carrara)

U.S. Air Force Col. Jonathan Sawtelle, 11th Operations Group commander, gives remarks during the 11th OG change of command ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., July 14, 2026. The group is primarily responsible for overseeing the scheduling and operations of the U.S. Air Force ceremonial units, including The U.S. Air Force Band, The U.S. Air and Space Force Honor Guard, and the U.S Air Force Chaplain Corps at Arlington National Cemetery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arlene Carrara)