New operations detachment boosts JBER’s capabilities
U.S. Air Force Col. Derek Rachel, 55th Operations Group commander, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Kelsey Bryant during the 55th OG Detachment 1 assumption-of-command ceremony at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 17, 2024. The 55th OG Det 1 will provide RC-135V/W Rivet Joint, RC-135S Cobra Ball, RC-135U Combat Sent and WC-135R Constant Phoenix support in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Derek Seifert)