From left to right, U.S. Space Force Col. Brian Chatman, Space Launch Delta 45 commander, U.S Air Force Col. Michael Hawkins, outbound 45th Contracting Squadron (CONS) commander and U.S Air Force Lt. Col. Kyle Gagnon, inbound 45th CONS commander, stand at attention during the 45th CONS change of command ceremony at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, June 18, 2026. Hawkins gave the guidon to Chatman during the ceremony, symbolically relinquishing his command of the 45th CONS. (U.S. Space Force photo by Noah Bachman)
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NIKON Z 6_2
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NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
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28/10
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1/250
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2500
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