23rd HCOS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Richard Odosso, 23rd Health Care Operations commander, center, assumes command during a change of command ceremony June 8, 2022, at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. The passing of the guidon to the new commander represents the assumption of responsibility and authority. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmine M. Barnes)

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Team Moody members applaud U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Marc Rittberg, center, 23rd Health Care Operations commander, during a change of command ceremony June 8, 2022, at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. Before relinquishing command, Rittberg oversaw the support and care for 11,000 beneficiaries here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmine M. Barnes)

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23rd HCOS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Keiarey Douglas, left, Moody Air Force Base honor guardsman, prepares to present the colors during a change of command ceremony at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, June 8, 2022. During the ceremony, the 23rd Health Care Operations Squadron welcomed a new commander. Prior to the ceremony, the Honor Guard presented the colors during the playing of the National Anthem. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmine M. Barnes)

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23rd HCOS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Marc Rittberg, 23rd Health Care Operations Squadron commander, center, relinquishes command during a change of command ceremony June 8, 2022, at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. Rittberg passed the guidon to the presiding officer to surrender his authority of the 23rd HCOS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmine M. Barnes)

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23rd HCOS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Richard Odosso, center, 23rd Health Care Operations Squadron commander, poses for a photo with his family after a change of command ceremony June 8, 2022, at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. Odosso assumed command of the 23rd HCOS after serving at Hurlburt Field, Florida. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmine M. Barnes)

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23rd HCOS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Caleb Martinez, 23rd Health Care Operations Squadron senior enlisted leader, renders Lt. Col. Richard Odosso, 23rd HCOS commander, his first salute after assuming command during a change of command ceremony June 8, 2022, at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. A change of command is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority from one officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmine M. Barnes)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Marc Rittberg, 23rd Health Care Operations Squadron commander, right, receives a meritorious service medal during a change of command ceremony at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, June 8, 2022. The medal Rittberg received symbolized his accomplishments during his time with the 23rd HCOS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmine M. Barnes)

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23rd HCOS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Richard Odosso, 23rd Health Care Operations Squadron commander, gives flowers to his family during a change of command ceremony June 8, 2022, at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. Before assuming command of the 23rd HCOS, Odosso ensured compliance of medical education and training activities conducted for 17,000 Air Force Special Operations Command Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmine M. Barnes)

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23rd HCOS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Marc Rittberg, 23rd Health Care Operations Squadron commander, renders final salute during a change of command ceremony at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, June 8, 2022. Rittberg’s next assignment will be at Osan Air Base, Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmine M. Barnes)

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23rd HCOS welcomes new commander

Dr. Lucy Greene, Moody support committee, listens to remarks during a 23rd Health Care Operations Squadron change of command ceremony at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, June 8, 2022. A change of command is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority from one officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmine M. Barnes)

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23rd HCOS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Marc Rittberg, 23rd Health Care Operations Squadron commander, delivers a speech during a change of command ceremony at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, June 8, 2022. Before relinquishing command, Rittberg made remarks to thank his family, friends and fellow Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmine M. Barnes)

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23rd HCOS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Ronald Merchant, 23rd Medical Group commander, makes remarks during a change of command ceremony at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, June 8, 2022. Merchant served as the presiding officer for the 23rd Health Care Operations Squadron change of command ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmine M. Barnes)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Thomas Peck, 23rd Wing chaplain, right, delivers an invocation during a 23rd Health Care Operations Squadron change of command ceremony at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, June 8, 2022. A change of command is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority from one officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmine M. Barnes)

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23rd HCOS welcomes new commander

Published June 10, 2022
By Senior Airman Jasmine M. Barnes
23rd Wing Public Affairs

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. --