U.S. Air Force Col. Jamil Musa, 436th Airlift Wing commander, receives his first salute from a formation of Team Dover Airmen during the 436th AW change of command ceremony on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, May 30, 2025. Musa takes command following an assignment as the deputy commander of the 86th Airlift Wing at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.Senior Airman Trenten Walters
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2025 USAF & USSF Almanac: Rank Insignia of the USAF & USSF
June 20, 2025
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