Col. Chris Short, 366th Fighter Wing commander, passes the 366th Operations Group guidon to Col. Michael Ballek, 366th OG commander, during the group’s assumption of command ceremony Aug. 12, 2013, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. The 366th OG has more than 900 military and civilian members assigned to three fighter squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Malissa Lott/ Released)
The base Honor Guard performs during an assumption of command ceremony, Aug. 12, 2013, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. During the ceremony, U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Ballek assumed command of the 366th Operations Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Malissa Lott/ Released)
Members of the 366th Operations Group stand in formation during an assumption of command ceremony Aug. 12, 2013, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. The group’s new Commander, Col. Michael Ballek, will oversee the flying operations of two F-15E squadrons and one F-15SG squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Malissa Lott/ Released)
Airmen salute Col. Michael Ballek, 366th Operations Group commander, Aug. 12, 2013, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. More than 100 Gunfighters witnessed Ballek assume command of the 366th OG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Malissa Lott/ Released)