News>Col. David Wiesner assumes command of 27 SOMXG
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U.S. Air Force Col. Buck Elton, 27th Special Operations Wing commander, passes the guidon to Col. Dave Wiesner, the incoming commander of the 27th Special Operations Maintenance Group at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., May 1, 2012. Col. Wesley Norris relinquished command to Col. Dave Wiesner during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eboni Reece)
U.S. Air Force Col. Wesley Norris stands in front of Chief Master Sgt. Daniel O’Brien before the traditional passing of the guidon at the 27th Special Operations Maintenance Group change of command ceremony at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., May, 1, 2012. The change of command is a military tradition which dates back to the 18th century. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eboni Reece)
27th Special Operations Maintenance Group renders their initial salute to U.S. Air Force Col. Dave Wiesner at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., May 1, 2012. This gesture of passing the guidon from the outgoing to incoming commander is performed in front of the unit so that all can witness their leader assuming his dutiful position. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eboni Reece)
by Airman 1st Class Eboni Reece
27th Special Operations Wing Public Affairs
5/3/2012 - CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- U.S. Air Force Col. Buck Elton, 27th Special Operations Wing commander, presided over the 27th Special Operations Maintenance Group change of command ceremony at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., May 1, 2012. Col. Wesley Norris relinquished command of the 27SOMXG to Col. Dave Wiesner.