U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Rebecca Bateman center, holds the 3rd Wing flag as she assumes her role as the new command chief for the 3rd WG during a change of command ceremony, as U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Davis right relinquishes command of the wing to U.S. Air Force Col. Travolis Simmons 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.