U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Charles Bolton, 18th Air Force commander, passes the guidon to Col. Patrick McClintock, 437th Airlift Wing incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, July 2, 2025. A change of command ceremony is a military tradition that showcases the continuity of leadership through the passing of the unit flag which represents the responsibility and privilege of leading. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nahaku Takahashi)

U.S. Air Force Col. Samuel Todd, 437th Airlift Wing outgoing commander, relinquishes the guidon to Maj. Gen. Charles Bolton, 18th Air Force commander, during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, July 2, 2025. The 437th AW has been the action arm of the Air Force by aiding in the execution of rapid global air mobility missions across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nahaku Takahashi)

Members of the 437th Airlift Wing render a salute during the 437th AW Change of Command Ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, July 2, 2025. A change of command ceremony is a military tradition that showcases the continuity of leadership through the passing of the unit flag which represents the responsibility and privilege of leading. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Faith Speakman)

U.S. Air Force Col. Samuel Todd, 437th Airlift Wing commander, gives a final speech as commander during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, July 2, 2025. The 437th AW has successfully executed the transportation of humanitarian aid to missions across the world under the leadership of Col. Todd and CMSgt. Stockett. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Faith Speakman)

U.S. Air Force Col. David Myrick, 437th Airlift Wing deputy commander, stands as the head of formation during the 437th AW Change of Command Ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, July 2, 2025. A change of command ceremony is a military tradition that showcases the continuity of leadership through the passing of the unit flag which represents the responsibility and privilege of leading. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nahaku Takahashi)

U.S. Air Force Col. Patrick McClintock, 437th Airlift Wing commander, gives his first salute to members of the 437th AW during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, July 2, 2025. The 437th AW has been the action arm of the Air Force by aiding in the execution of rapid global air mobility missions across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Faith Speakman)