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U.S. Air Force Col. Michele Suggs, 354th Medical Group incoming commander, renders an initial salute to the flight during the group change of command at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 6, 2025. Change of command ceremonies ensure the seamless transition of leadership while reinforcing the unit's commitment to mission readiness, operational excellence and core values. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Townsend, left, 354th Fighter Wing commander, passes the guidon to Col. Michele Suggs, 354th Medical Group incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 6, 2025. The 354th MDG provides outpatient managed healthcare for all active duty military members and TRICARE eligible beneficiaries living in the Eielson area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Fara Buss, 354th Medical Group outgoing commander, renders a final salute to the flight during the group change of command at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 6, 2025. Change of command ceremonies ensure the seamless transition of leadership while reinforcing the unit's commitment to mission readiness, operational excellence and core values. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Townsend, 354th Fighter Wing commander, awards Col. Fara Buss, 354th Medical Group outgoing commander, with the Meritorious Service Medal during a change of command ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 6, 2025. This medal was awarded to Buss for her outstanding achievements and service to the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Townsend, 354th Fighter Wing commander, awards Col. Fara Buss, 354th Medical Group outgoing commander, with the Meritorious Service Medal during a change of command ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 6, 2025. This medal was awarded to Buss for her outstanding achievements and service to the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson)

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Joseph Hamilton, 354th Range Squadron incoming commander, renders an initial salute to Staff Sgt. Niles Klawitter, 354th Range Squadron range scheduler, during a change of command ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 22, 2025. Hamilton was commissioned in the Air Force through the U.S. Air Force Academy in 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Mary Murray)

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354th MDG Holds Change of Command

Published June 6, 2025
By Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson
354th Fighter Wing

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska --

The 354thMedical Group held their Change of Command ceremony June 6, 2025. The 354th MDG provides outpatient managed healthcare for all active duty military members and TRICARE eligible beneficiaries living in the Eielson area.

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