By | May 09, 2012
Col. Erik Hansen passes the 17th Airlift Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Todd Groomes while Master Sgt. Christopher Copans (center) and Lt. Col. Michael Madsen observe the ceremony during the 17th AS change of command at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, May 4. Hansen is the 437th Airlift Wing commander, Groomes is the new 17th AS commander, Copans is the 17th AS superintendent and Madsen is the former 17th AS commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Daniel Klepper)