353rd CTS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Eric Hakos, 353rd Combat Training Squadron commander, right, receives the Meritorious Service Medal from U.S. Air Force Col. Samuel Chipman, 354th Operations Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 26, 2026. The 353rd CTS has a long and distinguished history, encompassing several units dating back to World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Colin Perkins)

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353rd CTS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Eric Hakos, right, relinquishes command of the 353rd Combat Training Squadron to U.S. Air Force Col. Samuel Chipman, 354th Operations Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 26, 2026. 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 Senior Airman Colin Perkins)

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353rd CTS Change of Command

U.S. Lt. Col. Eric Hakos, 353rd Combat Training Squadron commander, renders his final salute to members of the 353rd CTS during a change of command ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 26, 2026. The 353rd CTS has a long and distinguished history, encompassing several units dating back to World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colin Perkins)

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353rd CTS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Maj. Nikki Yogi, right, assumes command of the 353rd Combat Training Squadron from U.S. Air Force Col. Samuel Chipman, 354th Operations Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 26, 2026. 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 Senior Airman Colin Perkins)

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353rd CTS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Maj. Nikkin Yogi, 353rd Combat Training Squadron commander, renders her first salute to members of the 353rd CTS during a change of command ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 26, 2026. The first salute represents the official transfer of authority, mutual respect, and the assumption of ultimate responsibility for leading the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colin Perkins)

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353rd CTS Change of Command

Published July 1, 2026
By Senior Airman Nichoalas Paczkowski
354th Fighter Wing

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Eric Hakos, 353rd Combat Training Squadron commander, right, receives the Meritorious Service Medal from U.S. Air Force Col. Samuel Chipman, 354th Operations Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 26, 2026. The 353rd CTS has a long and distinguished history, encompassing several units dating back to World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Colin Perkins)