Reflective helicopter

U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Gingrich’s, 347th Rescue Group incoming commander, name is displayed on an HH-60G Pave Hawk during a change of command ceremony, Aug. 2, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. It’s tradition that the commander’s name be placed on the flagship of his fleet upon taking command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Daniel Snider)

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Active listening

U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Kunkel, 23d Wing commander, and Col. Jason Gingrich, 347th Rescue Group incoming commander, listen to remarks, August 2, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Gingrich is an HH-60G Pave Hawk pilot with over 2,500 flying hours and 170 combat hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Daniel Snider)

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Outgoing commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Dorl, 347th Rescue Group commander, gives remarks before relinquishing command, Aug. 2, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. While commanding the 347th RQG, Dorl’s leadership guided Moody’s acquisition of nine new HC-130J Combat King IIs and a flight simulator. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Daniel Snider)

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Family laughs

Family of U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Gingrich, 347th Rescue Group incoming commander, and Col. Thomas Dorl, 347th RQG outgoing commander, share a laugh, Aug. 2, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The 347th RQG commander is responsible for the training and readiness of more than 600 personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Daniel Snider)

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New commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Kunkel, 23d Wing commander, passes a guidon to Col. Jason Gingrich, 347th Rescue Group incoming commander, signifying his assumption of command, Aug. 2, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Gingrich deployed and flew in support of operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom along with operations in the U.S. Africa Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Daniel Snider)

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Last salute

U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Dorl renders his final salute as the 347th Rescue Group commander during a change of command ceremony, Aug. 2, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Dorl is a command pilot, who has flown over 32,000 hours and is a fully qualified, joint-staff officer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Daniel Snider)

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347th RQG reminisces, greets new commander

Published Aug. 3, 2016
By Airman Daniel Snider
23d Wing Public Affairs

Reflective helicopter

Active listening

Outgoing commander

Family laughs

New commander

Last salute