U.S. Air National Guard Col. Brig. Gen. Thomas Olander Jr., the Chief of Staff-Air of the Connecticut National Guard, stands beside Col. Neal Byrne, the outgoing commander of the 103d Airlift Wing, during the Wing change of command ceremony held at Bradley Air National Guard Base, East Granby, Conn., May 3, 2026. Byrne, who has led the unit since 2023, received the Legion of Merit for his outstanding service to the 103d Airlift Wing. (Photo by U.S. Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Emme Drummond)