47th Operational Support Squadron welcomes new commander
U.S. Air Force Col. James Blech, 47th Operations Group commander, presents the meritorious service medal to Lt. Col. Matthew Kless, 47th Operations Support Squadron commander, during the change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 29, 2024. The Meritorious Service Medal was established as the counterpart of the Bronze Star Medal for the recognition of meritorious noncombatant service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)