WEBVTT 00:01.806 --> 00:05.973 (dramatic orchestral music music) 00:15.870 --> 00:18.740 - Ladies and gentlemen, on behalf of General Mike Holmes, 00:18.740 --> 00:20.650 commander Air Combat Command, 00:20.650 --> 00:23.330 welcome to today's historic ceremony. 00:23.330 --> 00:25.360 Today, you will witness the inactivation 00:25.360 --> 00:27.260 of headquarters 9th Air Force, 00:27.260 --> 00:29.780 the activation of headquarters 15th Air Force 00:29.780 --> 00:31.470 and the re-designation of United States 00:31.470 --> 00:34.970 Air Force's Central Command to headquarters 9th Air Force, 00:34.970 --> 00:35.923 Air Forces Central. 00:36.980 --> 00:39.750 15th Air Force was established in the Mediterranean theater 00:39.750 --> 00:43.880 in 1943 as a strategic air force during World War II. 00:43.880 --> 00:46.010 Ironically, it drew its operational units 00:46.010 --> 00:48.560 from the existing 9th and 12th Air Forces, 00:48.560 --> 00:50.720 much like we are doing here today. 00:50.720 --> 00:52.500 The first commander was none other 00:52.500 --> 00:54.607 than Major General James H. Doolittle 00:54.607 --> 00:57.280 and the unit began operations immediately, 00:57.280 --> 00:59.040 making undeniable contributions 00:59.040 --> 01:01.260 to the end of the Third Reich. 01:01.260 --> 01:03.216 Throughout its history, 15th Air Force 01:03.216 --> 01:06.370 owned a piece of nearly every Air Force mission set 01:06.370 --> 01:09.440 to include fighter, bomber, reconnaissance 01:09.440 --> 01:12.209 and strategic missile force operations. 01:12.209 --> 01:14.350 In the years following the Vietnam War, 01:14.350 --> 01:16.550 the 15th became one of Strategic Air Command's 01:16.550 --> 01:18.670 primary numbered Air Forces. 01:18.670 --> 01:21.740 Before its transfer to air mobility command in 1992, 01:21.740 --> 01:23.920 where it assumed responsibility of airlift 01:23.920 --> 01:25.970 and air refueling missions. 01:25.970 --> 01:28.530 Beginning in 2003, 15th Air Force 01:28.530 --> 01:30.770 served as an expeditionary task force, 01:30.770 --> 01:32.530 conducting air mobility operations 01:32.530 --> 01:34.890 in support of worldwide contingencies, 01:34.890 --> 01:37.520 humanitarian operations and exercises 01:37.520 --> 01:40.110 before re designating back to 15th Air Force 01:40.110 --> 01:43.260 upon its inactivation in 2012. 01:43.260 --> 01:46.260 Today, 15th Air Force will be activated 01:46.260 --> 01:48.010 at Shaw Air Force Base and will serve 01:48.010 --> 01:51.570 as the Air Force's largest conventional numbered Air Force. 01:51.570 --> 01:53.790 The 15th Air Force mission is to train airmen 01:53.790 --> 01:56.360 to deliver combat air power worldwide 01:56.360 --> 01:59.000 and provide a light, lean and agile Air Force 01:59.000 --> 02:01.403 joint or combined taskforce headquarters. 02:02.330 --> 02:03.290 Ladies and gentlemen, 02:03.290 --> 02:07.610 the Commander, Air Combat Command, General Mike Holmes. 02:07.610 --> 02:08.740 - Good morning. 02:08.740 --> 02:11.520 Thank you for joining us on this historic day. 02:11.520 --> 02:14.530 I'm extremely pleased to be here with you. 02:14.530 --> 02:16.481 I wish that we could get together in person 02:16.481 --> 02:18.540 but I'm grateful for the technology 02:18.540 --> 02:21.850 that allows us to honor our traditions in new ways. 02:21.850 --> 02:25.020 Today, we're implementing organizational changes 02:25.020 --> 02:27.940 that will make Air Combat Command better 02:27.940 --> 02:30.050 and a lot of time, thought and effort 02:30.050 --> 02:32.560 has gone into making today possible. 02:32.560 --> 02:35.053 And it's great to see these ideas become real. 02:36.260 --> 02:38.430 Optimizing the way Air Combat Command 02:38.430 --> 02:40.970 organizes, trains and equips our forces 02:40.970 --> 02:43.700 to remain in-step with the national defense strategy 02:43.700 --> 02:46.210 has been a multi-step process. 02:46.210 --> 02:48.790 The first step, back in October, 02:48.790 --> 02:51.350 was to activate the 16th Air Force, 02:51.350 --> 02:52.850 creating our comprehensive, 02:52.850 --> 02:56.040 dedicated information warfare NAF. 02:56.040 --> 02:57.690 I'm proud to say that they reached 02:57.690 --> 03:01.210 full operational capability just last month. 03:01.210 --> 03:03.380 At the same time, 9th Air Force 03:03.380 --> 03:05.540 was working to build and grow the backbone 03:05.540 --> 03:08.380 of an Air Force joint task force capability. 03:08.380 --> 03:12.970 And that JTF has also reached full operational capability 03:12.970 --> 03:15.530 and then headquarters Air Force and Air Combat Command 03:15.530 --> 03:17.530 were working on a new force generation 03:17.530 --> 03:19.990 and force presentation construct. 03:19.990 --> 03:24.305 Together, these actions drove the need for two more steps. 03:24.305 --> 03:26.920 The first, we'll take our conventional wings 03:26.920 --> 03:29.340 to consolidate them under one commander, 03:29.340 --> 03:32.900 Major General Chad Franks, as 15th Air Force. 03:32.900 --> 03:35.700 This consolidation will streamline force generation 03:35.700 --> 03:38.360 and presentation of our conventional forces 03:38.360 --> 03:41.030 and ensure decisive, streamlined execution 03:41.030 --> 03:42.800 when their tasked. 03:42.800 --> 03:45.140 And we're excited to welcome the wings and units 03:45.140 --> 03:48.820 from both 9th and 12th Air Forces to 15th Air Force. 03:48.820 --> 03:50.870 I know that you will write your own chapters 03:50.870 --> 03:54.310 in the continuing history of 15th Air Force. 03:54.310 --> 03:56.430 As 15th Air Force takes on the wings 03:56.430 --> 03:59.700 that were previously under 12th Air Force AFSOUTH, 03:59.700 --> 04:02.260 12th Air Force will gain the expanded bandwidth 04:02.260 --> 04:04.450 required to better focus on their mission 04:04.450 --> 04:07.380 as air component to US Southern Command. 04:07.380 --> 04:09.480 The national defense strategy directs us 04:09.480 --> 04:12.930 to focus on global competition with peer adversaries, 04:12.930 --> 04:15.780 counter rogue states and continue activities 04:15.780 --> 04:18.300 designed to defeat violent extremists. 04:18.300 --> 04:21.100 All those threats are present in US SOUTHCOM 04:21.100 --> 04:22.940 and 12th Air Force AFSOUTH 04:22.940 --> 04:26.120 will provide increasingly valuable tools. 04:26.120 --> 04:29.170 I hope that you all are as excited about this as I am 04:29.170 --> 04:31.970 and excited about your future under major General Franks 04:31.970 --> 04:33.590 and 15th Air Force. 04:33.590 --> 04:37.270 Major General Franks, you have my full trust and confidence 04:37.270 --> 04:38.810 and this consolidated force 04:38.810 --> 04:40.840 will flourish with your leadership. 04:40.840 --> 04:43.450 Today, we are also re-designating AFCENT 04:43.450 --> 04:46.440 as 9th Air Force, Air Forces Central. 04:46.440 --> 04:49.530 It's always worthwhile to remember where we came from, 04:49.530 --> 04:52.060 to honor the airman that came before us 04:52.060 --> 04:54.650 and I'm proud to reactivate 9th Air Force 04:54.650 --> 04:57.070 and to reunite the legacy of 9th Air Force 04:57.070 --> 04:58.910 with Air Forces Central. 04:58.910 --> 05:01.690 Lieutenant General Guillot, I know that you are ready 05:01.690 --> 05:03.870 to add to that legacy and make your mark 05:03.870 --> 05:06.263 on 9th Air Force's decorated history. 05:07.850 --> 05:11.010 Air Combat Command is dedicated to implementing the tenants 05:11.010 --> 05:13.160 of the national security strategy 05:13.160 --> 05:14.880 and these organizational movements 05:14.880 --> 05:17.080 will help us generate and present forces 05:17.080 --> 05:20.240 in protection of the people of our United States. 05:20.240 --> 05:22.290 To the men and women of 12th Air Force, 05:22.290 --> 05:26.290 Air Forces South, 15th Air Force and 9th Air Force, 05:26.290 --> 05:29.850 Air Forces Central, thank you for your unwavering commitment 05:29.850 --> 05:31.820 to the defense of our country. 05:31.820 --> 05:34.480 You have the full support of Air Combat Command, 05:34.480 --> 05:37.980 my full confidence in your capabilities and dedication 05:37.980 --> 05:40.230 and the gratitude of the United States Air Force 05:40.230 --> 05:43.360 for the work that you have done and will continue to do. 05:43.360 --> 05:44.853 Thank you, Godspeed. 05:46.080 --> 05:47.820 - Thank you. General Holmes. 05:47.820 --> 05:49.720 Ladies and gentlemen, you will now witness 05:49.720 --> 05:51.520 the 9th Air Force inactivation 05:51.520 --> 05:54.713 and 15th Air Force activation portion of the ceremony. 05:56.050 --> 05:57.550 - Publish the order. 05:57.550 --> 06:00.640 - According to special order number GB101 06:00.640 --> 06:04.120 dated 20 August, 2020 headquarters 9th Air Force 06:04.120 --> 06:07.910 is inactivated and headquarters 15th Air Force is activated 06:07.910 --> 06:09.940 by order of General James M. Holmes, 06:09.940 --> 06:12.150 Commander Air Combat Command. 06:12.150 --> 06:13.563 - Sir, I relinquish command. 06:17.350 --> 06:19.600 - At this time, the 9th Air Force flag 06:19.600 --> 06:22.790 as signified by the Roman numerals, IX 06:22.790 --> 06:24.350 will be furled and cased, 06:24.350 --> 06:26.900 signifying the inactivation of the command. 06:28.008 --> 06:32.508 (dramatic orchestral music continues) 06:46.480 --> 06:49.450 The 15th Air Force flag will be uncased and unfurled 06:49.450 --> 06:51.473 formally re-designating the command. 06:52.523 --> 06:57.023 (dramatic orchestral music continues) 07:04.200 --> 07:05.473 - Sir, I assume command. 07:11.640 --> 07:14.480 - Ladies and gentlemen, the commander 15th Air Force, 07:14.480 --> 07:17.040 Major General Chad P. Franks. 07:17.040 --> 07:20.020 - Welcome what a great day for 15th Air Force. 07:20.020 --> 07:22.680 I'd like to extend a special thanks to the former commanders 07:22.680 --> 07:27.520 of the 9th, 12th and 15th Air Forces joining us today. 07:27.520 --> 07:29.610 General Holmes, I wanna thank you 07:29.610 --> 07:31.980 for your vision for 15th Air Force. 07:31.980 --> 07:33.427 You had the foresight to merge the 12th 07:33.427 --> 07:35.140 and 9th Air Force wings into one 07:35.140 --> 07:36.360 conventional numbered Air Force 07:36.360 --> 07:38.820 so we could focus on organizing, training 07:38.820 --> 07:40.640 and equipping our forces, 07:40.640 --> 07:42.660 while allowing 12th Air Force and 9th Air Force 07:42.660 --> 07:44.874 to concentrate on their role as air components 07:44.874 --> 07:47.839 within Southern and Central Command. 07:47.839 --> 07:49.410 This has been a great team effort 07:49.410 --> 07:51.090 between your staff and mine 07:51.090 --> 07:54.040 and I appreciate your leadership in making this happen. 07:54.040 --> 07:55.290 Thank you for your confidence 07:55.290 --> 07:58.730 in allowing me to continue to lead these outstanding airmen. 07:58.730 --> 08:00.460 Uniting under a new numbered air force 08:00.460 --> 08:02.760 makes us an even more lethal force, 08:02.760 --> 08:04.450 able to sustain today's fight, 08:04.450 --> 08:07.810 while also preparing to meet tomorrow's threats. 08:07.810 --> 08:10.040 15th Air Force will also continue to develop 08:10.040 --> 08:11.560 the joint task force, 08:11.560 --> 08:14.850 ensuring our air power dominance is expeditionary in nature, 08:14.850 --> 08:16.910 so we can maintain a decisive advantage 08:16.910 --> 08:19.343 across the full spectrum of operations. 08:20.290 --> 08:22.300 Former commander of 15th Air Force, 08:22.300 --> 08:24.840 Lieutenant General James P. Mullins 08:24.840 --> 08:26.140 offers some good perspective 08:26.140 --> 08:28.253 as we reactivate the 15th today. 08:29.220 --> 08:30.437 He said, 08:30.437 --> 08:32.960 "As we face the future with all its challenges 08:32.960 --> 08:36.080 and opportunities, we would do well to keep in mind 08:36.080 --> 08:38.400 what has brought us to this point. 08:38.400 --> 08:41.137 The thousands of people who precede us 08:41.137 --> 08:43.540 and the principles that guided them." 08:43.540 --> 08:46.210 So let us remember the heritage of 15th Air Force, 08:46.210 --> 08:48.460 as we enter this new era. 08:48.460 --> 08:50.230 An era that would make Jimmy Doolittle, 08:50.230 --> 08:52.483 the first 15th Air Force commander, proud. 08:54.044 --> 08:56.290 I often say that our airmen deserve great leadership 08:56.290 --> 08:57.870 and that is just what I resolved to provide 08:57.870 --> 09:00.350 the men and women of 15th Air Force. 09:00.350 --> 09:01.440 Our commanders understand 09:01.440 --> 09:05.400 that we owe our warriors two things, discipline and purpose. 09:05.400 --> 09:06.730 We must be a disciplined force, 09:06.730 --> 09:09.190 so that we don't break things or hurt people. 09:09.190 --> 09:10.548 And we always need to ensure 09:10.548 --> 09:13.100 our airmen know their purpose. 09:13.100 --> 09:14.363 Every airman matters. 09:15.830 --> 09:17.430 I know 15th Air Force will continue 09:17.430 --> 09:19.090 its heritage of excellence. 09:19.090 --> 09:21.110 History shows us that we will be presented 09:21.110 --> 09:23.990 with new challenges and I trust that our priorities 09:23.990 --> 09:27.350 of building ready, resilient and resourceful airmen 09:27.350 --> 09:30.370 will prepare us for whatever the future holds. 09:30.370 --> 09:32.110 General Holmes, thank you again 09:32.110 --> 09:35.010 for entrusting me to lead these outstanding men and women. 09:35.010 --> 09:37.690 I know they will continue to deliver dominant airpower, 09:37.690 --> 09:41.250 ensuring we remain the most feared Air Force on the planet. 09:41.250 --> 09:42.350 Thank you. 09:42.350 --> 09:44.050 - Thank you, General Franks. 09:44.050 --> 09:45.920 Ladies and gentlemen, you will now witness 09:45.920 --> 09:47.530 the re-designation of the United States 09:47.530 --> 09:48.950 Air Forces Central Command 09:48.950 --> 09:52.350 to headquarters 9th Air Force, Air Forces Central. 09:52.350 --> 09:55.050 USAFCENT was established as 5th Air Support Command 09:55.050 --> 09:57.380 in 1941 in Bowman Field, Kentucky. 09:57.380 --> 09:59.730 A long lineage with multiple names and mission 09:59.730 --> 10:01.800 gives USAFCENT a colorful history. 10:01.800 --> 10:03.690 Initially involved in early training activities 10:03.690 --> 10:05.620 for air ground support operations, 10:05.620 --> 10:08.990 the organization later moved to and operated in Egypt, 10:08.990 --> 10:12.980 where it was re-designated as the 9th Air Force in 1942. 10:12.980 --> 10:15.420 The organization participated in the allied drive 10:15.420 --> 10:18.270 across Egypt and Libya, the campaign in Tunisia 10:18.270 --> 10:20.590 and the invasions of Sicily and Italy. 10:20.590 --> 10:22.950 It then moved to England to support war efforts, 10:22.950 --> 10:25.070 taking part in the drive that carried the allies 10:25.070 --> 10:27.470 across France and culminated in victory 10:27.470 --> 10:30.050 over Germany in May, 1945. 10:30.050 --> 10:32.910 in 1950, assigned to Tactical Air Command, 10:32.910 --> 10:34.530 tactical air operations and training 10:34.530 --> 10:36.053 became the primary concern. 10:37.010 --> 10:39.200 Since 1983, the headquarters served 10:39.200 --> 10:42.908 in a joint force capacity as US Central Command Air Forces. 10:42.908 --> 10:45.764 It would later become known as Air Forces Central, 10:45.764 --> 10:49.550 responsible for contingency operations in Southwest Asia, 10:49.550 --> 10:51.880 namely as primary air command element 10:51.880 --> 10:53.340 during operations Desert Shield 10:53.340 --> 10:56.510 and Desert Storm in 1990 and 1991. 10:56.510 --> 10:58.520 And later during Operation Enduring Freedom 10:58.520 --> 11:01.210 beginning in 2001 and Operation Iraqi Freedom, 11:01.210 --> 11:05.890 beginning in 2003. on 5th August, 2009 11:05.890 --> 11:07.680 9th Air Force Air Forces Central 11:07.680 --> 11:09.093 was re-designated as the United States 11:09.093 --> 11:13.990 Air Forces Central Command, USAFCENT a named Air Force. 11:13.990 --> 11:17.495 Today, USAFCENT will once again become a numbered Air Force, 11:17.495 --> 11:21.300 being re-designated as 9th Air Force Air Forces Central. 11:21.300 --> 11:22.520 - Publish the order. 11:22.520 --> 11:23.700 - Attention to orders, 11:23.700 --> 11:25.700 according to special order number GB101, 11:26.680 --> 11:29.860 dated 20 August, 2020 United States Air Forces 11:29.860 --> 11:32.670 Central Command is re-designated as 9th Air Force, 11:32.670 --> 11:33.730 Air Forces Central. 11:33.730 --> 11:35.600 ladies and gentlemen, at this time, 11:35.600 --> 11:37.610 the 9th Air Force flag as signified 11:37.610 --> 11:40.930 by the nine ball emblem will be uncased and unfurled 11:40.930 --> 11:42.956 formally re-designating the command. 11:42.956 --> 11:47.456 (dramatic orchestral music continues) 11:48.490 --> 11:49.783 - Sir, I assume command. 11:53.150 --> 11:54.060 - Ladies and gentlemen, 11:54.060 --> 11:57.020 the Commander 9th Air Force, Air Forces Central, 11:57.020 --> 11:59.233 Lieutenant General Gregory M. Guillot. 12:00.140 --> 12:00.988 - Greetings. 12:00.988 --> 12:03.230 Thanks to all who are watching the ceremony 12:03.230 --> 12:06.550 to mark this important and long awaited occasion. 12:06.550 --> 12:09.050 General Holmes, thank you for officiating this ceremony 12:09.050 --> 12:11.353 and for the support, advocacy and leadership 12:11.353 --> 12:15.410 you provided the women and men of USAFCENT over the years. 12:15.410 --> 12:16.820 Thanks to major General Franks 12:16.820 --> 12:18.370 and the new 15th Air Force team 12:18.370 --> 12:21.310 for merging this ceremony with their own important event 12:21.310 --> 12:24.610 and for the close teamwork our commands share every day. 12:24.610 --> 12:26.360 I would also like to thank our local partners 12:26.360 --> 12:28.290 and neighbors in the Sumter community. 12:28.290 --> 12:29.660 Despite your busy schedules, 12:29.660 --> 12:31.370 I know many of you are taking the time 12:31.370 --> 12:33.220 to watch today's ceremony. 12:33.220 --> 12:35.960 Your ongoing support is integral to AFCENT's ability 12:35.960 --> 12:39.240 to deliver decisive air power, deter adversaries 12:39.240 --> 12:41.560 and stabilize United States Central Command 12:41.560 --> 12:43.530 area of responsibility. 12:43.530 --> 12:46.120 And finally, thank you to all the past commanders 12:46.120 --> 12:48.960 of 9th Air Force and AFCENT and to all the airmen 12:48.960 --> 12:51.340 who have proudly served this command in the past 12:51.340 --> 12:53.550 for paving the way for our current capabilities 12:53.550 --> 12:54.553 and successes. 12:55.840 --> 12:58.800 I'd first like to address the format of this ceremony, 12:58.800 --> 12:59.940 a format that has become 12:59.940 --> 13:02.690 all too common these days, virtual. 13:02.690 --> 13:03.760 Given the invisible threat 13:03.760 --> 13:06.060 our nation is fighting in COVID-19, 13:06.060 --> 13:07.950 it is not responsible to put attendees 13:07.950 --> 13:10.230 at health risk by gathering en mass 13:10.230 --> 13:11.920 but thanks to some airman ingenuity, 13:11.920 --> 13:14.140 we're able to bring this event to you virtually 13:14.140 --> 13:15.470 and when conditions permit, 13:15.470 --> 13:17.240 hopefully sooner, rather than later, 13:17.240 --> 13:18.410 we'll come together in person 13:18.410 --> 13:20.260 to celebrate this important occasion. 13:21.420 --> 13:23.160 The split of 9th Air Force and AFCENT 13:23.160 --> 13:25.070 was always meant to be temporary. 13:25.070 --> 13:27.390 General Schwartz, at the time, the chief of staff 13:27.390 --> 13:30.560 of the Air Force, stated very clearly in 2010, 13:30.560 --> 13:32.710 that this was "absolutely our intent 13:32.710 --> 13:35.820 to rejoin 9th Air Force and AFCENT." 13:35.820 --> 13:38.730 Here today, that intent is realized. 13:38.730 --> 13:41.770 Not only is USAFCENT realigned with 9th Air Force 13:41.770 --> 13:44.110 but the flag or command headquarters 13:44.110 --> 13:46.420 has returned to Shaw Air Force Base. 13:46.420 --> 13:48.530 Although the flag moves, it's important to note 13:48.530 --> 13:51.700 that our mission and the majority of our 14,000 airmen 13:51.700 --> 13:54.000 will remain deployed to the middle East region 13:54.000 --> 13:57.570 using air power to defeat terrorism and extremism 13:57.570 --> 14:00.240 with a forward command and control element in Qatar, 14:00.240 --> 14:04.150 side by side with our outstanding Qatari friends and hosts. 14:04.150 --> 14:06.970 However, bringing the headquarters back to Shaw 14:06.970 --> 14:09.780 along with elements of our Air Operations Center, 14:09.780 --> 14:12.180 brings additional operational resiliency, 14:12.180 --> 14:16.460 ensuring our command can endure any regional crisis. 14:16.460 --> 14:18.320 It also brings other immediate benefits, 14:18.320 --> 14:20.070 such as being in the same time zone 14:20.070 --> 14:23.180 as our two senior commands, Air Combat Command 14:23.180 --> 14:25.383 and United States Central Command. 14:25.383 --> 14:28.680 Returning the flag to Shaw further allows 9th Air Force 14:28.680 --> 14:30.764 and AFCENT to partner more closely 14:30.764 --> 14:34.200 with General Franks and 15th Air Force. 14:34.200 --> 14:35.830 The partnership with 15th Air Force 14:35.830 --> 14:38.340 is particularly important, as 15th Air Force 14:38.340 --> 14:40.650 will be sharpening the combat capability 14:40.650 --> 14:42.950 of Air Combat Command's conventional forces 14:42.950 --> 14:45.600 all across the nation, many of whom will deploy 14:45.600 --> 14:48.690 to serve in USAFCENT units. 14:48.690 --> 14:50.800 Additionally, 9th Air Force and AFCENT 14:50.800 --> 14:53.220 will better aligned with our theater partners, 14:53.220 --> 14:57.909 Lieutenant General Ferrell and US Army Central, or ARCENT. 14:57.909 --> 14:59.740 AFCENT and ARCENT are closely linked 14:59.740 --> 15:01.640 in everything we do in the Middle East 15:01.640 --> 15:03.930 and being headquartered side-by-side at Shaw 15:03.930 --> 15:07.890 will only lead to better combat effectiveness, overseas. 15:07.890 --> 15:10.230 Together, 15th Air Force, ARCENT 15:10.230 --> 15:14.490 and 9th Air Force AFCENT, form an unmatched ability 15:14.490 --> 15:18.190 to train, deploy and employ combat power 15:18.190 --> 15:20.050 and when paired with the legendary support 15:20.050 --> 15:23.120 our airmen and soldiers enjoy from the citizens of Sumter, 15:23.120 --> 15:24.760 this makes Shaw Air Force base 15:24.760 --> 15:27.110 perhaps the most important operational base 15:27.110 --> 15:29.020 in the United States. 15:29.020 --> 15:30.700 9th Air Force and AFCENT are proud 15:30.700 --> 15:32.340 to return the flag to Shaw 15:32.340 --> 15:34.010 and to work shoulder-to-shoulder 15:34.010 --> 15:36.433 with 15th Air Force and ARCENT. 15:36.433 --> 15:38.870 Although our alignment and headquarter's location 15:38.870 --> 15:41.860 have changed, you can be assured of one constant. 15:41.860 --> 15:43.980 9th Air Force and AFCENT airmen 15:43.980 --> 15:46.400 will remain dedicated and disciplined, 15:46.400 --> 15:50.290 as we fly, fight and most importantly, win. 15:50.290 --> 15:51.123 Thank you. 15:52.108 --> 15:53.940 - Thank you. General Guillot. 15:53.940 --> 15:56.700 Ladies and gentlemen, this concludes our ceremony. 15:56.700 --> 15:58.250 Thank you for joining us today.