563rd Rescue Group hosts 2025 change of command ceremony

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  • By Senior Airman Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos
  • 355th Wing

The 563rd Rescue Group hosted a change of command ceremony, at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 28, 2025. U.S. Air Force Charles Redmond relinquished command of the 563rd RQG to Col. Nicholas Morgans.

 

U.S. Air Force Col. Jose Cabrera, 355th Wing commander, speaks during the 563rd Rescue Group Change of Command ceremony at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 28, 2025. Cabrera spoke of rescue Airmen’s dedication to the mission to always bring service members and civilians home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos)

563rd Rescue Group hosts 2025 change of command ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Jose Cabrera, 355th Wing commander, speaks during the 563rd Rescue Group Change of Command ceremony at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 28, 2025. Cabrera spoke of rescue Airmen’s dedication to the mission to always bring service members and civilians home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Jose Cabrera, 355th Wing commander, presents the guidon to Col. Nicholas Morgans, 563rd Rescue Group incoming commander, during the 563rd RQG Change of Command at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 28, 2025. Morgans took command after his previous assignment as director of operations at Second Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos)

563rd Rescue Group hosts 2025 change of command ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Jose Cabrera, 355th Wing commander, presents the guidon to Col. Nicholas Morgans, 563rd Rescue Group incoming commander, during the 563rd RQG Change of Command at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 28, 2025. Morgans took command after his previous assignment as director of operations at Second Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Charles Redmond, 563rd Rescue Group outgoing commander, passes the guidon to Col. Jose Cabrera, 355th Wing commander, during the 563rd RQG Change of Command ceremony at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 28, 2025. Redmond passed the guidon to symbolize relinquishing command of the 563rd RQG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos)

563rd Rescue Group hosts 2025 change of command ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Charles Redmond, 563rd Rescue Group outgoing commander, passes the guidon to Col. Jose Cabrera, 355th Wing commander, during the 563rd RQG Change of Command ceremony at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 28, 2025. Redmond passed the guidon to symbolize relinquishing command of the 563rd RQG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Nicholas Morgans, 563rd Rescue Group incoming commander, speaks during the 563rd RQG Change of Command ceremony at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 28, 2025. Morgans expressed his enthusiasm to lead and serve alongside the Airmen of the 563rd RQG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos)

563rd Rescue Group hosts 2025 change of command ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Nicholas Morgans, 563rd Rescue Group incoming commander, speaks during the 563rd RQG Change of Command ceremony at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 28, 2025. Morgans expressed his enthusiasm to lead and serve alongside the Airmen of the 563rd RQG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos)
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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 55th Rescue Generation Squadron present the commander’s aircraft, an HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter, to Col. Nicholas Morgans, 563rd Rescue Group incoming commander, during the 563rd RQG Change of Command ceremony at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 28, 2025. The aircraft’s presentation symbolized the 563rd's combat search and rescue mission, heritage and capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos)

563rd Rescue Group hosts 2025 change of command ceremony

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 55th Rescue Generation Squadron present the commander’s aircraft, an HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter, to Col. Nicholas Morgans, 563rd Rescue Group incoming commander, during the 563rd RQG Change of Command ceremony at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 28, 2025. The aircraft’s presentation symbolized the 563rd's combat search and rescue mission, heritage and capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Charles Redmond, 563rd Rescue Group outgoing commander, speaks during the 563rd RQG Change of Command ceremony at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 28, 2025. Redmond was responsible for the overall combat training and readiness of more than 650 personnel at the 563rd RQG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos)

563rd Rescue Group hosts 2025 change of command ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Charles Redmond, 563rd Rescue Group outgoing commander, speaks during the 563rd RQG Change of Command ceremony at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 28, 2025. Redmond was responsible for the overall combat training and readiness of more than 650 personnel at the 563rd RQG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos)
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U.S. Air Force Davis-Monthan Honor Guardsmen prepare to present the colors during the 563rd Rescue Group Change of Command ceremony at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 28, 2025. The Honor Guard posts the colors at any military ceremony that marks an anniversary or significant event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos)

563rd Rescue Group hosts 2025 change of command ceremony

U.S. Air Force Davis-Monthan Honor Guardsmen prepare to present the colors during the 563rd Rescue Group Change of Command ceremony at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 28, 2025. The Honor Guard posts the colors at any military ceremony that marks an anniversary or significant event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos)
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