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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Nicholas B. Evans, 18th Wing Commander, shakes hands with U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Allen F. Dismuke Jr., 18th Comptroller Squadron incoming commander.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Nicholas B. Evans, left, 18th Wing Commander, shakes hands with U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Allen F. Dismuke Jr., 18th Comptroller Squadron incoming commander, during the 18th CPTS change of command ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 16, 2025. A change of command ceremony symbolizes the transfer of authority between the outgoing and incoming commander.

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