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134th Air Refueling Wing Change of Command

See smaller Step one of the Change of Command began with retiring Col. Timothy Dearing telling Col. Donald Johnson, “Sir, I relinquish command.”

Photo by Jolanda Jansma

Step one of the Change of Command began with retiring Col. Timothy Dearing telling Col. Donald Johnson, “Sir, I relinquish command.”

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  • Colonels Donald Johnson, Tommy Cauthen and Timothy Dearing stand at attention.
  • Colonel Timothy Dearing talks to those assembled for the Change of Command.
  • Retiring Col. Timothy Dearing gives a final salute as he relinquishes command at the 134th Air Refueling Wing.
  • Colonel Donald L. Johnson, the assistant adjutant general of the Tennessee Air National Guard, gives his remarks at the Change of Command ceremony.
  • Country Music singer Laura Bryna surprised Col. Timothy Dearing by coming to the Change of Command events. She also sang the National Anthem.
  • Step one of the Change of Command began with retiring Col. Timothy Dearing telling Col. Donald Johnson, “Sir, I relinquish command.”
  • From one commander to another, Col. Tommy Cauthen, left, accepts congratulations from retiring Col. Timothy Dearing.
  • “Sir, I assume command,” were the words Col. Tommy Cauthen, right, told Col. Donald L. Johnson, left, during the ceremony.
  • The new commander, Col. Tommy Cauthen, addresses the crowd.
  • Family support was evident at the Change of Command ceremony. With the new commander are his mother, Nancy Cauthen; brother, Mike Cauthen, and wife and children, Penny, Drew and Cayla.
  • Joe Thomas congratulates Col. Tommy Cauthen at the reception.
  • Enjoying refreshments after the ceremony are Lt. Col. Chris Roddy and Major General Rita Works.
  • Senior Master Sergeant Virginia Asher, Sam Hardman and Chief Master Sergeant Lisa Cope have a good time at the reception.

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