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Air Education and Training Command

2nd Air Force changes command at Keesler

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, Air Education and Training Command commander, delivers remarks during the Second Air Force change of command ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug 2, 2024. During the formal ceremony, the responsibility of command is symbolically passed from outgoing Second Air Force commander Maj. Gen. Michele Edmondson, to incoming Second Air Force commander, Maj. Gen. Matthew Wolfe Davidson. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Andre' Askew)

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2nd Air Force changes command at Keesler

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, Air Education and Training Command commander, receives a salute from Maj. Gen. Michele Edmondson, Second Air Force outgoing commander, as she prepares to relinquish command during the Second Air Force change of command ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug 2, 2024. The ceremony is a symbol of command being passed from one commander to another. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Andre' Askew)

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2nd Air Force changes command at Keesler

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, Air Education and Training Command commander, and Maj. Gen. Michele Edmondson, Second Air Force outgoing commander, congratulates Maj. Gen. Matthew Davidson, Second Air Force commander, during the Second Air Force change of command ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug 2, 2024. The ceremony is a symbol of command being passed from one commander to another. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Andre' Askew)

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2nd Air Force changes command at Keesler

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Michele Edmondson, Second Air Force, outgoing commander, delivers remarks during the Second Air Force change of command ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug 2, 2024. During the formal ceremony, the responsibility of command is symbolically passed from outgoing Second Air Force commander Maj. Gen. Michele Edmondson, to incoming Second Air Force commander, Maj. Gen. Matthew Wolfe Davidson. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Andre' Askew)

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2nd Air Force changes command at Keesler

The Mississippi Army National Guard, 41st Army Band, plays music during the Second Air Force change of command ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug 2, 2024. During the formal ceremony, the responsibility of command is symbolically passed from outgoing Second Air Force commander Maj. Gen. Michele Edmondson, to incoming Second Air Force commander, Maj. Gen. Matthew Wolfe Davidson. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Andre' Askew)

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2nd Air Force changes command at Keesler

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, Air Education and Training Command commander, Maj. Gen. Michele Edmondson, Second Air Force outgoing commander and Maj. Gen. Matthew Wolfe Davidson, Second Air Force incoming commander, bow their heads during the invocation at the Second Air Force change of command ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug 2, 2024. During the formal ceremony, the responsibility of command is symbolically passed from outgoing Second Air Force commander Maj. Gen. Michele Edmondson, to incoming Second Air Force commander, Maj. Gen. Matthew Wolfe Davidson. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Andre' Askew)

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2nd Air Force changes command at Keesler

Members of the Keesler Honor Guard present the colors during the Second Air Force change of command ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug 2, 2024. Maj. Gen. Michele Edmondson, outgoing commander, passed on command of the Second Air Force to Maj. Gen. Matthew Davidson, incoming commander. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Andre' Askew)

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2nd Air Force changes command at Keesler

The Mississippi Army National Guard, 41st Army Band, plays music during the Second Air Force change of command ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug 2, 2024. During the formal ceremony, the responsibility of command is symbolically passed from outgoing Second Air Force commander Maj. Gen. Michele Edmondson, to incoming Second Air Force commander, Maj. Gen. Matthew Wolfe Davidson. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Andre' Askew)

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2nd Air Force changes command at Keesler

Members of the Keesler Honor Guard present the colors during the during the Second Air Force change of command ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug 2, 2024. Maj. Gen. Michele Edmondson passed on command of the Second Air Force to Maj. Gen. Matthew Davidson. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Andre' Askew)

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2nd Air Force changes command at Keesler

The Mississippi Army National Guard, 41st Army Band, plays music during the Second Air Force change of command ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug 2, 2024. During the formal ceremony, the responsibility of command is symbolically passed from outgoing Second Air Force commander Maj. Gen. Michele Edmondson, to incoming Second Air Force commander, Maj. Gen. Matthew Wolfe Davidson. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Andre' Askew)

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2nd Air Force changes command at Keesler

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Michele Edmondson, Second Air Force outgoing commander, delivers remarks during the Second Air Force change of command ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug 2, 2024. During the formal ceremony, the responsibility of command is symbolically passed from outgoing Second Air Force commander Maj. Gen. Michele Edmondson, to incoming Second Air Force commander, Maj. Gen. Matthew Wolfe Davidson. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Andre' Askew)

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2nd Air Force changes command at Keesler

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, Air Education and Training Command commander, retrieves the guidon from Maj. Gen. Michele Edmondson, Second Air Force outgoing commander, as she relinquishes command during the Second Air Force change of command ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug 2, 2024. Passing the guidon symbolizes the transfer of leadership. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Andre' Askew)

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2nd Air Force changes command at Keesler

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Michele Edmondson, Second Air Force outgoing commander, greets guest at the Second Air Force change of command ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug 2, 2024. Second Air Force is responsible for basic military training and technical training for 93% of the Air Force along with joint, and coalition forces at four major installations and 98 operating locations around the world. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Andre' Askew)

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2nd Air Force changes command at Keesler

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Matthew Wolfe Davidson, Second Air Force commander, delivers remarks during the Second Air Force change of command ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug 2, 2024. During the formal ceremony, the responsibility of command is symbolically passed from outgoing Second Air Force commander Maj. Gen. Michele Edmondson, to incoming Second Air Force commander, Maj. Gen. Matthew Wolfe Davidson. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Andre' Askew)

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2nd Air Force changes command at Keesler

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, Air Education and Training Command commander, returns a salute to Maj. Gen. Matthew Davidson, Second Air Force commander, during the Second Air Force change of command ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug 2, 2024. The ceremony is a symbol of command being passed from one commander to the next. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Andre' Askew)

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2nd Air Force changes command at Keesler

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Matthew Davidson, Second Air Force commander, delivers remarks during the Second Air Force change of command ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug 2, 2024. During the formal ceremony, the responsibility of command is symbolically passed from outgoing Second Air Force commander Maj. Gen. Michele Edmondson, to incoming Second Air Force commander, Maj. Gen. Matthew Wolfe Davidson. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Andre' Askew)

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2nd Air Force changes command at Keesler

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, Air Education and Training Command commander, returns a salute to Maj. Gen. Matthew Davidson, Second Air Force commander, during the Second Air Force change of command ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug 2, 2024. The ceremony is a symbol of command being passed from one commander to another. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Andre' Askew)

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2nd Air Force changes command at Keesler

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, Air Education and Training Command commander, presents the guidon to Maj. Gen. Matthew Wolfe Davidson, Second Air Force commander, as he assumes command during the Second Air Force change of command ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug 2, 2024. Passing the guidon symbolizes the transfer of leadership. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Andre' Askew)

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The Mississippi Army National Guard, 41st Army Band, plays music during the Second Air Force change of command ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug 2, 2024. During the formal ceremony, the responsibility of command is symbolically passed from outgoing Second Air Force commander Maj. Gen. Michele Edmondson, to incoming Second Air Force commander, Maj. Gen. Matthew Wolfe Davidson. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Andre' Askew)

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2nd Air Force changes command at Keesler

Published Aug. 7, 2024
By Andre' Askew
81st Training Wing Public Affairs