Members of the Mountain Home Air Force Base Honor Guard post the colors during the 366th Force Support Squadron change of command ceremony at the Gunfighter Club Ballroom, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, July 8, 2013. The American change of command ceremony dates back to July, 3, 1775 when General George Washington drew his sword under an elm tree in Cambridge, Mass., taking command of the Continental Army. Like the sword being drawn, unit banners exchanged in full view of the unit shows the identity of the officer leading them in battle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Roy Lynch/Released)
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Diltrice Thomas accepts the 366th Force Support Squadron guidon from Col. Steven Griswold, 366th Mission Support Group commander, signifying the start of her command during the 366th FSS change of command ceremony at the Gunfighter Club Ballroom, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, July 8, 2013. During the American Revolution, military units carried distinctive flags around which members of the unit could rally during battle. The passing of the flag, referred to as a guidon, signifies the passing of command from one commander to the next. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Roy Lynch/Released)
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Diltrice Thomas, 366th Force Support Squadron commander, speaks during the 366th FSS change of command ceremony at the Gunfighter Club Ballroom, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, July 8, 2013. Lt. Col. Diltrice Thomas assumed command from Lt. Col. Kenneth Dewlen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Roy Lynch/Released)