Col. Scott McLaughlin, is relieved of his command of the 446th Airlift wing by Maj. General Randall Ogden, 4th Air Force commander, as Col. Sean Pierce awaits his assumption during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Jan.6. Pierce brings with him a breadth of experience specific to the 446th AW’s mission having previously served as the 446th Operations Group commander for two years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Liddicoet).