56th FW welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Clark J. Quinn (center left), 19th Air Force commander, awards the Legion of Merit to Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff (center right), 56th Fighter Wing outgoing commander, before transferring command of the 56th FW to Col. David Berkland at the 56th FW Change of Command ceremony, July 1, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The Legion of Merit is given to officers and enlisted men and women of the armed forces of the United States and nationals of other countries who have distinguished themselves by exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services since Sept. 8, 1939, the date of the president's proclamation of the state of emergency that led to World War II. The 56th FW commander oversees the operations of the base including training, safety and wellbeing of Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Noah Coger)