347th OSS Changes Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Brian Desautels, left, 347th Rescue Group commander, passes a guidon to Lt. Col. Richard Cuddhy, right, 347th Operations Support Squadron commander, during a change of command ceremony at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, June 5, 2026. The passing of the guidon is a traditional way to officially transfer leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Noah Noonan)

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347th OSS Changes Command

Published June 5, 2026
By Airman 1st Class Noah Noonan

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. --

Today, the 347th Operations Support Squadron welcomed a new commander, Lt. Col. Richard Cuddhy, during a change of command ceremony. The change of command ceremony is a formal transfer of leadership and responsibility, marking assumption of command as the squadron continues supporting the rescue mission.