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CJTF-HOA welcomes new 449th AEG commander

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U.S. Airmen of the 449th Air Expeditionary Group salute U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Bruzzini, 449th AEG’s incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony June 6, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The first salute is a sign of respect and acknowledgement rendered to new leadership during such ceremonies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)
U.S. Airmen of the 449th Air Expeditionary Group salute U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Bruzzini, 449th AEG’s incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony June 6, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The first salute is a sign of respect and acknowledgement rendered to new leadership during such ceremonies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)
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