Gunfighters welcome new commander

In a time-honored tradition, Col. Michael Alfaro, left, passes the guidon of the 366th Fighter Wing to Col. David Gunter during a change of command ceremony held Nov. 4.

Photo by Senior Airman Alexandria Byrd

Following years of numerous challenges to the nation’s strategic military posture that continues to evolve, airmen at Mountain Home Air Force Base welcomed their new commander during a ceremony last Tuesday.

Col. David Gunter took command of the wing from Col. David Alfaro, who recently returned to the base following a scheduled deployment to an undisclosed location overseas in support of combat operations in the Middle East.

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