KOREA
U.S. Air Force Col. Ryan Ley renders his first salute.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah Williams)

U.S. Air Force Col. Ryan Ley, incoming 51st Fighter Wing commander, renders his first salute during a Change of Command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 27, 2025. Ley will lead the Air Force’s most forward-deployed permanently based wing while providing mission ready Airmen to execute combat operations and receive follow-on forces. 

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