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U.S. Air Force Col. Jerry Copeland, left, 354th Maintenance Group commander, passes the guidon to Maj. Reis Griffin, 354th Maintenance Squadron incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 22, 2025. The 354th MXS provides heavy aircraft maintenance and munitions support for the 354th Fighter Wing as well as support for transient and special mission aircraft operating at Eielson. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jonathan Schmidt, right, 354th Maintenance Squadron outgoing commander, relinquishes command to Col. Jerry Copeland, 354th Maintenance Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 22, 2025. The 354th MXS provides heavy aircraft maintenance and munitions support for the 354th Fighter Wing as well as support for transient and special mission aircraft operating at Eielson. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson)

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Reis Griffin, 354th Maintenance Squadron incoming commander, renders an initial salute to the flight during the squadron change of command at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 22, 2025. Change of command ceremonies ensure the seamless transition of leadership while reinforcing the unit's commitment to mission readiness, operational excellence and core values. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Jerry Copeland, left, 354th Maintenance Group commander, passes the guidon to Maj. Reis Griffin, 354th Maintenance Squadron incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 22, 2025. The 354th MXS provides heavy aircraft maintenance and munitions support for the 354th Fighter Wing as well as support for transient and special mission aircraft operating at Eielson. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jonathan Schmidt, right, 354th Maintenance Squadron outgoing commander, relinquishes command to Col. Jerry Copeland, 354th Maintenance Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 22, 2025. The 354th MXS provides heavy aircraft maintenance and munitions support for the 354th Fighter Wing as well as support for transient and special mission aircraft operating at Eielson. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson)

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354th MXS Change of Command

Published July 22, 2025
By Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson
354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska --

354th Maintenance Squadron holds Change of Command ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 22, 2025. The 354th MXS provides heavy aircraft maintenance and munitions support for the 354th Fighter Wing as well as support for transient and special mission operating at Eielson.

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