Peddicord takes command of 446th Maintenance Group
The squadrons of the 446th Maintenance Group render their final salute to group's outgoing commander, Col. Alan Lerner, during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Aug. 1, 2015. Lerner passed the mantle of 446th MXG leadership to Col. Kirk Peddicord, who's previous assignment was at Headquarters, Air Mobility Command. Lerner, who arrived at the 446th MXG in September 2011, retired from the Air Force Reserve. McLaughlin is the commander of the 446th Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Stephen J. Collier)