51st OMRS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Jennifer Vecchione, left, 51st Medical Group commander, presents a Meritorious Service Medal to Lt. Col. Shannon Hunt, 51st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron outgoing commander, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 8, 2023. The MSM is a military decoration awarded by various branches of the Armed Forces to recognize distinguished or outstanding meritorious service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Edwards)

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51st OMRS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Shannon Hunt, 51st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron outgoing commander, provides a speech during the 51st OMRS change of command at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 8, 2023. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Jamie Cornett took command of the 51st OMRS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Edwards)

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51st OMRS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Shannon Hunt, 51st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron outgoing commander, renders her final salute to her squadron during a change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 8, 2023. The 51st OMRS falls under the command of the 51st Medical Group, which maintains and ensures medical readiness for contingencies by providing high-quality, trusted care for approximately 8,000 enrollees and 20,000 beneficiaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Edwards)

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51st OMRS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Jennifer Vecchione, left, 51st Medical Group commander, receives the guidon from Lt. Col. Shannon Hunt, 51st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron outgoing commander, right, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 8, 2023. In a change of command ceremony, the guidon symbolizes the transfer of command, the authority and responsibility associated with it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Edwards)

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51st OMRS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Jennifer Vecchione, left, 51st Medical Group commander, presents the guidon to Lt. Col. Jamie Cornett, 51st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron incoming commander, as a symbol of his taking command of the 51st OMRS at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 8, 2023. Prior to taking command, Cornett served as the 36th Healthcare Operations Squadron commander, Anderson Air Force Base, Guam. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Edwards)

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51st OMRS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jamie Cornett, 51st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron incoming commander, gives his first speech to his squadron during the 51st OMRS change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 8, 2023. Change of command ceremonies are time-honored traditions deeply-rooted in American military history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Edwards)

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51st OMRS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jamie Cornett, 51st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron incoming commander, renders his first salute to his squadron during the 51st OMRS change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 8, 2023. Change of command ceremonies symbolize the transfer of command responsibility and accountability from one individual to another, which is physically represented by the passing of the guidon - the tangible symbol of the unit - from the outgoing commander to the incoming commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Edwards)

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51st OMRS Change of Command

Published June 12, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Aaron Edwards
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- U.S. Air Force Col. Jennifer Vecchione, left, 51st Medical Group commander, presents a Meritorious Service Medal to Lt. Col. Shannon Hunt, 51st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron outgoing commander, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 8, 2023. The MSM is a military decoration awarded by various branches of the Armed Forces to recognize distinguished or outstanding meritorious service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Edwards)