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A RC-135V/W Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft from the 95th Reconnaissance Squadron sits as a static display during a squadron change of command at RAF Mildenhall, England, June 27, 2025. The RC-135V/W supports theater and national level consumers with near real time on-scene intelligence collection, analysis and dissemination capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katie Mullikin)

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A RC-135V/W Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft from the 95th Reconnaissance Squadron sits as a static display during a squadron change of command at RAF Mildenhall, England, June 27, 2025. The RC-135V/W supports theater and national level consumers with near real time on-scene intelligence collection, analysis and dissemination capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katie Mullikin)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Stephen Warner, right, 95th Reconnaissance Squadron commander, accepts the guidon from Col. John Isacco, left, 55th Operations Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at RAF Mildenhall, England, June 27, 2025. The ceremony presents a visible transfer of authority from the departing commander to the new commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katie Mullikin)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Elliott Kipp, right, 95th Reconnaissance Squadron commander, gives the guidon to Col. John Isacco, left, 55th Operations Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at RAF Mildenhall, England, June 27, 2025. The ceremony presents a visible transfer of authority from the departing commander to the new commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katie Mullikin)

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A RC-135V/W Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft from the 95th Reconnaissance Squadron sits as a static display during a squadron change of command at RAF Mildenhall, England, June 27, 2025. The RC-135V/W supports theater and national level consumers with near real time on-scene intelligence collection, analysis and dissemination capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katie Mullikin)

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The official party for the 95th Reconnaissance Squadron change of command bow their heads during the invocation of a change of command ceremony at RAF Mildenhall, England, June 27, 2025. Invocations are held at the beginning of change of command ceremonies to respect and honor military members for their service and sacrifice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katie Mullikin)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Elliott Kipp, right, 95th Reconnaissance Squadron commander, accepts a meritorious service medal certificate from Col. John Isacco, 55th Operations Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at RAF Mildenhall, England, June 27, 2025. The meritorious service medal is a military award presented to members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves with outstanding meritorious achievement or service to the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katie Mullikin)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Elliott Kipp, right, 95th Reconnaissance Squadron commander, receives a meritorious service medal from Col. John Isacco, 55th Operations Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at RAF Mildenhall, England, June 27, 2025. The meritorious service medal is a military award presented to members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves with outstanding meritorious achievement or service to the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katie Mullikin)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Elliott Kipp, 95th Reconnaissance Squadron commander, gives a speech thanking his family, Airmen and leadership during a change of command ceremony at RAF Mildenhall, England, June 27, 2025. The change of command ceremony is a long-standing military tradition that represents the formal transfer of command from one officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katie Mullikin)

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U.S. Airmen from the 95th Reconnaissance Squadron render a salute to their new squadron commander during a change of command ceremony at RAF Mildenhall, England, June 27, 2025. The Airman welcomed Lt. Col. Warner as he took command of the 95th RS, which started its service to Europe, Africa and the Mediterranean back in 1917 and remains the oldest and most decorated squadron in the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katie Mullikin)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Stephen Warner, 95th Reconnaissance Squadron commander, renders his first salute as the commander of the 95th RS during a change of command ceremony at RAF Mildenhall, England, June 27, 2025. Warner promised to dedicate himself and work alongside all of the Airmen in the squadron to continue the 95th RS mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katie Mullikin)

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The 95th RS holds change of command ceremony

Published June 30, 2025
By Senior Airman Katie Mullikin
100th Air Refueling Wing

ROYAL AIR FORCE MILDENHALL, England. --

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 95th Reconnaissance Squadron render a salute to their new squadron commander during a change of command ceremony at RAF Mildenhall, England, June 27, 2025. The mission of the 95th RS started its service to Europe, Africa and the Mediterranean back in 1917 and remains the oldest and most decorated squadron in the United States Air Force.

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