Lt. Col. Craig Harding assumes command of the 2nd Mission Support Group from Col. Andrew Gebara, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, during a change of command ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 28, 2014. Harding was recently a student at the National War College, Fort McNair, District of Columbia. Harding has achieved many accolades during his Air Force career, and plans on continuing the success of the six squadrons he will command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Gonsier)
Airmen from the 2nd Mission Support Group line up in formation during a change of command ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 28, 2014. Airmen participated in this ceremony as a final send off to their outgoing commander and as a warm welcome to their incoming commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Gonsier)
Lt. Col. Craig Harding, 2nd Mission Support Group commander, speaks during a change of command ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 28, 2014. The change of command ceremony is a military tradition that gives service members the opportunity to witness their new leader's assumption of command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Gonsier)