482 ATKS Change of Command

Members assigned to the 482nd Attack Squadron render a first salute to the incoming squadron commander during the 482nd ATKS change of command ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Mar. 28, 2025. Lt. Col. Christopher Lyells is the fifth commander for the 482nd ATKS, which provides 24/7/365 MQ-9 operations globally, providing support in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, as well as providing global attack options for four different combatant commands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kylie Barrow)

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482 ATKS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christopher Lyell’s renders a salute to Col. Trevor Merrell, 25th Attack Group commander after passing the guidon during the 482nd ATKS change of command ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Mar. 28, 2025. Lt. Col. Christopher Lyells is the fifth commander for the 482nd ATKS, which provides 24/7/365 MQ-9 operations globally, providing support in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, as well as providing global attack options for four different combatant commands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kylie Barrow)

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482 ATKS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Chad Swinehart, 482nd Attack Squadron outgoing commander, renders a salute to Col. Trevor Merrell, 25th Attack Group commander after passing the guidon during the 482nd ATKS change of command ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Mar. 28, 2025. Change of command ceremonies are an historical military tradition that visually represents the transfer of authority from one commander to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kylie Barrow)

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482 ATKS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Trevor Merrell, 25th Attack Group commander, presents a meritorious service medal to Lt. Col. Chad Swinehart, 482nd Attack Squadron outgoing commander, during the 482 ATKS change of command ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Mar. 28, 2025. Change of command ceremonies are an historical military tradition that visually represents the transfer of authority from one commander to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kylie Barrow)

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482 ATKS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Trevor Merrell, 25th Attack Group commander, gives his remarks during the 482nd Attack Squadrons change of command ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Mar. 28, 2025. Lt. Col. Christopher Lyells is the fifth commander for the 482nd ATKS, which provides 24/7/365 MQ-9 operations globally, providing support in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, as well as providing global attack options for four different combatant commands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kylie Barrow)

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482 ATKS Change of Command

Members assigned to the 482nd Attack Squadron stand in formation during the 482nd ATKS change of command ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Mar. 28, 2025. Change of command ceremonies are an historical military tradition that visually represents the transfer of authority from one commander to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kylie Barrow)

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482 ATKS Change of Command

The 20th Fighter Wing Honor Guard presents the colors during the 482nd Attack Squadron change of command ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Mar. 28, 2025. Lt. Col. Christopher Lyells is the fifth commander for the 482nd ATKS, which provides 24/7/365 MQ-9 operations globally, providing support in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, as well as providing global attack options for four different combatant commands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kylie Barrow)

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482 ATKS Change of Command

Published April 3, 2025
By Senior Airman Kylie Barrow
25th Attack Group

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Members assigned to the 482nd Attack Squadron render a first salute to the incoming squadron commander during the 482nd ATKS change of command ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Mar. 28, 2025. Lt. Col. Christopher Lyells is the fifth commander for the 482nd ATKS, which provides 24/7/365 MQ-9 operations globally, providing support in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, as well as providing global attack options for four different combatant commands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kylie Barrow)