The 435th SFS welcome new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. R. Patrick Rayner, 435th Contingency Response Group commander, left, passes the guidon to Maj. Kevin C. Farmer, incoming commander, during the 435th Security Forces Squadron Change of Command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 18, 2024. Farmer served as the Chief, Security Forces Officer Assignments at Joint-Base San Antonio – Randolph, Texas, and was responsible for the Chief of Staff of the Air Force and Air Force Security Forces to execute worldwide assignments, training and professional development for over 700 security forces offices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Lazaro)

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The 435th SFS welcome new commander

U.S. Air Force Maj. Richard K. Odom, left, outgoing 435th Security Forces Squadron commander, and Maj. Kevin C. Farmer, right, 435th SFS incoming commander, smile at their family members attending the 435th SFS Change of Command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 18, 2024. The 435th SFS mission is to secure, protect and defend Air Force weapons systems, air base assets, personnel and resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Lazaro)

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The 435th SFS welcome new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. R. Patrick Rayner, 435th Contingency Response Group commander, provides opening remarks during the 435th Security Forces Squadron Change of Command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 18, 2024. Col. Rayner thanked members for attending the 435th SFS Change of Command ceremony as they bid farewell to the outgoing commander, Maj. Richard K. Odom, and welcomed their new commander, Maj. Kevin C. Farmer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Lazaro)

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The 435th SFS welcome new commander

U.S. Air Force Capt. Danny Watton, 86th Airlift Wing chaplain, gives the invocation during the 435th Security Force Squadron Change of Command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 18, 2024. The squadron bid farewell to the outgoing commander, Maj. Richard K. Odom, and welcomed its new commander, Maj. Kevin C. Farmer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Lazaro)

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The 435th SFS welcome new commander

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joseph Pace, 435th Security Force Squadron contingency response team member, plays the national anthem during the 435th SFS Change of Command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 18, 2024. The squadron welcomed its new commander, Maj. Kevin C. Farmer, and bid farewell to the outgoing 435th SFS commander Maj. Richard K. Odom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Lazaro)

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The 435th SFS welcome new commander

Published June 18, 2024
By Senior Airman Jordan Lazaro
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Col. R. Patrick Rayner, 435th Contingency Response Group commander, left, passes the guidon to Maj. Kevin C. Farmer, incoming commander, during the 435th Security Forces Squadron Change of Command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 18, 2024. Farmer served as the Chief, Security Forces Officer Assignments at Joint-Base San Antonio – Randolph, Texas, and was responsible for the Chief of Staff of the Air Force and Air Force Security Forces to execute worldwide assignments, training and professional development for over 700 security forces offices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Lazaro)