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DJ presents the squadron gift to the outgoing commander during a change of command ceremony.

DJ receives a medal for some of the work he did during 2017. It was really because the people that worked for him were awesome, but leaders often get credit for what their people do. He was glad that they also got medals.

DJ receives a medal for some of the work he did during 2017. It was really because the people that worked for him were awesome, but leaders often get credit for what their people do. He was glad that they also got medals.

Dj is re-enlisting for another 4 years. He had to do this once he was selected for promotion, but he would have done it anyway. It is possible it was his last time, but probably not.

DJ stands in formation for his Group's Change of Command ceremony

MSgt Newton, acting as DJ's mentor, removes the red ribbon from DJ's shoulder, signifying his entry into the SNCO corps

DJ explains what is going to go down for the SNCO induction to Kelley

DJ takes a picture of the cake before the SNCO Induction ceremony

DJ and Kelley chat with Chief Wicks before the ceremony. Kelley likes him a lot because he is a Buckeyes fan.

DJ and Kelley wait for the SNCO Induction ceremony to start

DJ and Kelley walk through the gauntlet of SNCOs at the beginning of the SNCO Induction ceremony

DJ shakes hands with the Deputy Group Commander and gets his shiny plaque commemorating this day.

DJ receives the plaque showing his line number from the Deputy Group Commander

DJ and Kelley pose with the Deputy Group Commander with a plaque that commemorates the event and has DJ's line number on it.

DJ salutes the Deputy Group Commander at the SNCO Induction ceremony after receiving his plaque.