Change of Command: 35th Medical Group
U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing commander, presents the Legion of Merit medal to Col. Melissa J. Dooley, outgoing 35th Medical Group (MDG) commander, during a change of command ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 24, 2022. As the leader of the 35th MDG, Dooley’s role was to ensure maximum wartime readiness by operating a community-based healthcare system maintaining the health, welfare and morale for over 9,000 beneficiaries through accessible, high quality healthcare. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joao Marcus Costa)