U.S. Air National Guard Col. Neal Byrne, the outgoing commander of the 103d Airlift Wing, relinquishes command of the unit to Brig. Gen. Thomas Olander Jr., the Connecticut National Guard Chief of Staff - Air, during a change of command ceremony held at Bradley Air National Guard Base, East Granby, Conn., May 3, 2026. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored military tradition that represents the orderly transfer of authority and responsibility. (Photo by U.S. Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Emme Drummond)