92nd Air Refueling Wing new commander

Colonel Derek Salmi assumes command of the 92nd Air Refueling Wing in a ceremony at Fairchild on Friday, June 15, 2018.

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Fri., June 15, 2018

Gen. Darren James, left, passes the guidon, representing the 92nd Air Refueling Wing command, to Col. Derek Salmi, center, to signify Salmis assumption of Fairchild Air Force Base top job Friday, June 15, 2018. At right is Chief MSgt. Lee Mills, the command chief of the 92nd ARW. Salmi takes over from Col. Ryan Samuelson.

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Air Force Col. Derek Salmi offers his first salue to members of the 92 Air Refueling Wing after assuming command of the unit, and by extension Fairchild Air Force Base after a ceremony Friday, June 15, 2018 at the base. Salmi takes over from Col. Ryan Samuelson. The position is usually a two-year appointment. Jesse Tinsley/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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Hundreds of Airmen offer their first salute to incoming 92nd Air Refueling Wing Commander Col. Derek Salmi at the end of the assumption of command ceremony Friday, June 15, 2018 at Fairchild Air Force Base. Salmi assumes command from Col. Ryan Samuelson. Jesse Tinsley/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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Col. Dereke Salmi, left, walks with Brig. Gen. Darren James after assuming command of the 92nd Air Refueling Wing at Fairchild Air Force Base on Friday. Salmi takes over from Col. Ryan Samuelson.

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The crowd stands as the National Anthem is sung Friday, June 15, 2018 at Fairchild Air Force Base where a new wing commander, Col. Derek Salmi, assumed command. Jesse Tinsley/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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Air Force Brig. Gen. Darren James, left, applauds after Col. Derek Salmi, right, assumed command at the 92nd Air Refueling Wing at Fairchild Air Force Base Friday, June 15, 2018. Salmi takes over from Col. Ryan Samuelson, not shown. Behind, CMsgt. Lee Mills, the command chief of the unit, carries the guidon, the ceremonial staff, after it was used to represent the change of command. Jesse Tinsley/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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The color guard awaits their part of the ceremony Friday at Fairchild Air Force Base where Col. Derek Salmi took over as 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander.

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Dignitaries, both military and civilian, sit during the program to recognize Col. Derek Salmi as the new commander of the 92nd Air Refueling Wing Friday, June 15, 2018 at Fairchild Air Force Base. Jesse Tinsley/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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Col. Scot Heathman, vice commander of the 92nd Air Refueling Wing gives commands to the assembled enlisted personnel from a spot in the middle of the grounds used for the assumption of command ceremony Friday, June 15, 2018 at Fairchild Air Force Base. Jesse Tinsley/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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Col. Derek Salmi gives remarks after assuming command of the 92nd Air Refueling Wing Friday, June 15, 2018 at Fairchild Air Force Base. Jesse Tinsley/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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Air Force Brig. Gen. Darren James, left, hands the guidon, a ceremonial staff representing the 92nd Air Refueling Wing, to Col. Dereke Salmi Friday, June 15, 2108. during Salmis assumption of command ceremony at Fairchild Air Force Base. At far right is CMSgt. Lee Mills. Jesse Tinsley/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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