3rd Wing holds change of command ceremony
U.S. Air Force Col. Travolis Simmons, his wife Jamese, and daughters Victoria and Elizabeth, pose for a photo in front of a U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor that was unveiled with his name as he assumed command of the 3rd Wing 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.