Col. Clayton Schaefer, 601st Air Operations Center commander, receives the ceremonial flag from Lt. Gen. Kirk Pierce, Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command Region – 1st Air Force (Air Forces Northern and Air Forces Space) commander, during the 601st AOC change of command ceremony at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida on June 1, 2022. The passing of the flag symbolizes Schaefer's acceptance of command of the 601st AOC. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Regina Young)