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Lt. Col. Jonathon Gipson, right, assumes command of the 746th Test Squadron from U.S. Air Force Col. Wayne Dirkes, 704th Test Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, July 22, 2024. The change of command ceremony is an American military tradition deeply rooted in history, signifying the authority of the incoming commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bob Teichmann)