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U.S. Air Force Maj. James Phillips, incoming 51st Munitions Squadron commander, renders his first salute during a Change of Command ceremony at Osan Air Base.

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

U.S. Air Force Maj. James Phillips, incoming 51st Munitions Squadron commander, renders his first salute during a Change of Command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 17, 2025. Prior to assuming command, Phillips led 300 Airmen across four careers, managed a $61 million stockpile and ensured that the four fighter squadrons at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base were trained, ready and lethal.

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