3rd Wing holds change of command ceremony
Kathy Davis, spouse of outgoing 3rd Wing commander, U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Davis, gives the Alaska Legion of Merit medal to her husband as he relinquishes command of the wing to U.S. Air Force Col. Travolis Simmons during the 3rd WG change of command ceremony at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 17, 2020. The 3rd WG provides trained and equipped tactical air dominance forces, command and control platforms, and strategic and tactical airlift resources for contingency operations and also provides immediate early airborne detection, warning, surveillance and interception of hostile forces within the Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Command Region. The ceremony was adapted to comply with COVID-19 health and safety measures.