Medical Group Change of Command: Welcoming Col. Choi

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U.S. Air Force Col. James Choi, incoming 35th Medical Group commander, renders his first salute to 35th MDG members during a change of command ceremony.

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U.S. Air Force Col. James Choi, incoming 35th Medical Group commander, renders his first salute to 35th MDG members during a change of command ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 5, 2026. The medical group’s mission encompasses patient care, force health protection and operational support, helping ensure 35th Fighter Wing Airmen remain ready to respond whenever called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Air Force Col. James Choi, incoming 35th Medical Group commander, renders his first salute to 35th MDG members during a change of command ceremony.

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U.S. Air Force Col. James Choi, incoming 35th Medical Group commander, renders his first salute to 35th MDG members during a change of command ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 5, 2026. The medical group’s mission encompasses patient care, force health protection and operational support, helping ensure 35th Fighter Wing Airmen remain ready to respond whenever called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

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U.S. Air Force Col. James Choi, incoming 35th Medical Group commander, gives a speech during a change of command ceremony.

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U.S. Air Force Col. James Choi, incoming 35th Medical Group commander, gives a speech during a change of command ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 5, 2026. The ceremony recognized a mission focused on providing trusted healthcare, promoting force health protection and sustaining the operational readiness of 35th Fighter Wing Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, 35th Fighter Wing commander, passes the 35th Medical Group (MDG) guidon to Col. James Choi, incoming 35th MDG commander, during a change of command ceremony.

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U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, 35th Fighter Wing commander, passes the 35th Medical Group (MDG) guidon to Col. James Choi, incoming 35th MDG commander, during a change of command ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 5, 2026. The 35th Medical Group provides patient care, public health services and operational medical support, directly contributing to the readiness and resilience of the force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, 35th Fighter Wing commander, gives a speech on the accomplishments of Col. Winton Laslie, outgoing 35th Medical Group commander, during a change of command ceremony.

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U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, 35th Fighter Wing commander, gives a speech on the accomplishments of Col. Winton Laslie, outgoing 35th Medical Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 5, 2026. The ceremony marked the transfer of leadership for a group responsible for delivering medical care, sustaining force health and ensuring the readiness of Airmen and families across Team Misawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

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The ceremony marked the transfer of leadership for a group responsible for delivering medical care, sustaining force health and ensuring the readiness of Airmen and families across Team Misawa.