U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, left, 35th Fighter Wing commander, passes the group guidon to U.S. Air Force Col. Jeromy Guinther, incoming 35th Operations Group (OG) commander, during a change of command ceremony.

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U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, left, 35th Fighter Wing commander, passes the group guidon to U.S. Air Force Col. Jeromy Guinther, incoming 35th Operations Group (OG) commander, during a change of command ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 16, 2025. The 35th OG commander oversees flight operations, training, airfield management and operational support, ensuring combat-ready aircrews and mission execution across the Indo-Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Jeromy Guinther, incoming 35th Operations Group (OG) commander, delivers introductory remarks during a change of command ceremony.

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U.S. Air Force Col. Jeromy Guinther, incoming 35th Operations Group (OG) commander, delivers introductory remarks during a change of command ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 16, 2025. The 35th OG is responsible for maintaining aircrew proficiency, overseeing operational support, and managing airfield activities to support continuous 35th Fighter Wing mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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  • U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, left, 35th Fighter Wing commander, passes the group guidon to U.S. Air Force Col. Jeromy Guinther, incoming 35th Operations Group (OG) commander, during a change of command ceremony.

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    U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, left, 35th Fighter Wing commander, passes the group guidon to U.S. Air Force Col. Jeromy Guinther, incoming 35th Operations Group (OG) commander, during a change of command ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 16, 2025. The 35th OG commander oversees flight operations, training, airfield management and operational support, ensuring combat-ready aircrews and mission execution across the Indo-Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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  • U.S. Air Force Col. Jeromy Guinther, incoming 35th Operations Group (OG) commander, delivers introductory remarks during a change of command ceremony.

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    U.S. Air Force Col. Jeromy Guinther, incoming 35th Operations Group (OG) commander, delivers introductory remarks during a change of command ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 16, 2025. The 35th OG is responsible for maintaining aircrew proficiency, overseeing operational support, and managing airfield activities to support continuous 35th Fighter Wing mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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35th OG Change of Command: Misawa Welcomes Col. Jeromy "Smooth" Guinther

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  • By Airman Hannah Bench
  • 35th Fighter Wing

U.S. Air Force Col. Jeromy Guinther assumed command of the 35th Operations Group (OG) from Col. Gregory Keller during a change of command ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 16, 2025. The ceremony marked the formal transition of leadership and highlighted the 35th OG's critical role in executing flight operations, training combat-ready aircrews, and ensuring mission success to power the 35th Fighter Wing's delivery of agile, forward-deployed airpower.