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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christopher Parker, right, 86th Medical Support Squadron incoming commander, assumes command of the 86th MDSS from Col. Dwayne Baca, left, 86th Medical Group commander, at the 86th MDSS change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 14, 2024. Change of commands are a U.S. military tradition to introduce new commanders to their units and understand their priorities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Thompson, right, 86th Medical Support Squadron outgoing commander, relinquishes command of the 86th MDSS to Col. Dwayne Baca, left, 86th Medical Group commander, at the 86th MDSS Change of Command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 14, 2024. The 86th MDSS provides medical and administrative support to the Air Force’s largest ambulatory healthcare facility outside of the continental United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)

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U.S. Air Force Airman Kelsey Bryan, 86th Medical Support Squadron medical material technician, gives flowers to Rozey Parker, 86th MDSS incoming commander's spouse, at the 86th MDSS Change of Command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 14, 2024. The 86th MDSS ensures the wing’s combat readiness posture by delivering comprehensive peacetime healthcare to 18,000 enrolled beneficiaries, resulting in over 63,000 annual patient visits. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christopher Parker, 86th Medical Support Squadron incoming commander, renders his first salute at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 14, 2024. First salutes are a change of command ceremony tradition, rendered after assuming command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Tompkins, 86th Medical Support Squadron outgoing commander, renders his final salute at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 14, 2024. Final salutes are a change of command ceremony tradition, rendered prior to the passing of the guidon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Dwayne Baca, 86th Medical Group commander, pins a meritorious service medal on Col. Jason Tompkins, 86th Medical Support Squadron outgoing commander, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 14, 2024. Tompkins received the meritorious service medal for his work as the 86th MDSS commander from July 2022 to June 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Dwayne Baca, 86th Medical Group commander, speaks at the 86th Medical Support Squadron Change of Command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 14, 2024. During the ceremony, Col. Jason Tompkins, 86th MDSS outgoing commander, relinquished command to Lt. Col. Christopher Parker, 86th MDSS incoming commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)

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86th MDSS Change of Command

Published June 25, 2024
By Senior Airman Brenden Breezley
86 Public Airlift Wing Public Affairs

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany --

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