374th Communications Squadron Changes Command
Col. Brett Cochran (left), 374th Airlift Wing deputy commander, receives a squadron guidon from Lt. Col. John Jarzabek, former 374th Communications Squadron commander, during a change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 28, 2023. Lt. Col. Steven Lee assumed command of the 374th CS from Jarzabek. The change of command ceremony is a tradition dating back to the Roman era, where military leaders would pass batons, colors, standards, or ensigns that symbolized the passing of command to subordinates in attendance, and ensured unit members were never without official leadership or a continuation of trust. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White)