U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Leard, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, renders his first salute during the 97th AMW change of command, June 21, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Leard earned his commission through Officer Training School in 1999 and has since become a command pilot with more than 4,300 flight hours under his belt. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Breanna Klemm)