U.S. Air Force Col. John Conner, incoming 35th Mission Support Group (MSG) group commander, salutes to the MSG flight during a change of command ceremony.

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U.S. Air Force Col. John Conner, incoming 35th Mission Support Group (MSG) group commander, salutes to the MSG flight during a change of command ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 11, 2025. The 35th MSG directs six squadrons that provide logistics, communications, security, and contracting services essential for 35th Fighter Wing operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, 35th Fighter Wing commander, passes the group guidon to U.S. Air Force Col. John Conner, incoming 35th Mission Support Group (MSG) commander, as part of a change of command ceremony.

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U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, 35th Fighter Wing commander, passes the group guidon to U.S. Air Force Col. John Conner, incoming 35th Mission Support Group (MSG) commander, as part of a change of command ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 11, 2025. The 35th MSG oversees comprehensive support functions, ensuring seamless contingency response and sustained operational capability for the 35th Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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  • U.S. Air Force Col. John Conner, incoming 35th Mission Support Group (MSG) group commander, salutes to the MSG flight during a change of command ceremony.

    250611-F-VQ736-1170

    U.S. Air Force Col. John Conner, incoming 35th Mission Support Group (MSG) group commander, salutes to the MSG flight during a change of command ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 11, 2025. The 35th MSG directs six squadrons that provide logistics, communications, security, and contracting services essential for 35th Fighter Wing operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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  • U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, 35th Fighter Wing commander, passes the group guidon to U.S. Air Force Col. John Conner, incoming 35th Mission Support Group (MSG) commander, as part of a change of command ceremony.

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    U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, 35th Fighter Wing commander, passes the group guidon to U.S. Air Force Col. John Conner, incoming 35th Mission Support Group (MSG) commander, as part of a change of command ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 11, 2025. The 35th MSG oversees comprehensive support functions, ensuring seamless contingency response and sustained operational capability for the 35th Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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35th MSG Change of Command: Welcoming Col. John Conner

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  • By Airman Hannah Bench
  • 35th Fighter Wing

U.S. Air Force Col. John Conner assumed command of the 35th Mission Support Group (MSG) from Col. Jonathan Bell during a change of command ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 11, 2025. The ceremony represented the formal transfer of authority and responsibility, reinforcing leadership continuity and operational excellence within the 35th MSG in support of the 35th Fighter Wing's mission to deliver agile combat airpower.