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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joseph Ellis, 16th Electronic Warfare Squadron commander, gives his first salute to members of the 16 EWS after taking command during a change of command ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 28, 2025. The 16 EWS provides electromagnetic warfare support for U.S. Air Force Global Strike platforms and systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Benjamin Aronson)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joseph Ellis, 16th Electronic Warfare Squadron commander, gives his first remarks after taking command of the 16 EWS during a change of command ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 28, 2025. The 16 EWS provides electromagnetic warfare support for U.S. Air Force Global Strike platforms and systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Benjamin Aronson)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Candice Sperry, 350th Spectrum Warfare Group commander, left, receives the unit guidon back from U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Chad Nishizuka, outgoing 16th Electronic Warfare Squadron commander, right, during the 16 EWS change of command at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 28, 2025. The 16 EWS develops, tests, validates, and fields electromagnetic warfare capabilities for U.S. Air Force Global Strike assets. These capabilities enhance the survivability of warfighters and systems in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Benjamin Aronson)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Candice Sperry, 350th Spectrum Warfare Group commander, left, presents a meritorious service medal to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Chad Nishizuka, outgoing 16th Electronic Warfare Squadron commander, right, during the 16 EWS change of command at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 28, 2025. The 16 EWS provides electromagnetic warfare support for U.S. Air Force Global Strike platforms and systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Benjamin Aronson)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Candice Sperry, 350th Spectrum Warfare Group commander, gives opening remarks during the 16 Electronic Warfare Squadron change of command at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 28, 2025. The 16 EWS provides electromagnetic warfare support for U.S. Air Force Global Strike platforms and systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Benjamin Aronson)

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Airmen assigned to the 16th Electronic Warfare Squadron stand at attention during the 16 EWS change of command at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 28, 2025. The 16 EWS provides electromagnetic warfare support for U.S. Air Force Global Strike platforms and systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Benjamin Aronson)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Candice Sperry, 350th Spectrum Warfare Group commander, left, passes the unit guidon to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joseph Ellis, 16th Electronic Warfare Squadron commander, right, during the 16 EWS change of command at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 28, 2025. The 16 EWS develops, tests, validates, and fields electromagnetic warfare capabilities for U.S. Air Force Global Strike assets. These capabilities enhance the survivability of warfighters and systems in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Benjamin Aronson)

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16 EWS change of command

Published June 2, 2025
By Capt. Benjamin Aronson
350th Spectrum Warfare Wing

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joseph Ellis, 16th Electronic Warfare Squadron commander, gives his first salute to members of the 16 EWS after taking command during a change of command ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 28, 2025. The 16 EWS provides electromagnetic warfare support for U.S. Air Force Global Strike platforms and systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Benjamin Aronson)

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