Seventh Air Force welcomes new commander U.S. Air Force Logo Aug. 7, 2026 Seventh Air Force welcomes new commander U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. David Shoemaker, incoming Seventh Air Force commander, accepts the guidon from U.S. Air Force Gen. Kevin Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, during the Seventh Air Force change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 7, 2026. In addition to commanding Seventh Air Force, Shoemaker will serve as United States Forces Korea deputy commander and Air Component Command, United Nations Command, Combined Air Component Command, and Combined Forces Command commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah Williams) Details Download Seventh Air Force welcomes new commander U.S. Army Gen. Xavier T. Brunson, commander of United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and United States Forces Korea, delivers opening remarks during the Seventh Air Force change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 7, 2026. Brunson is responsible for overseeing multinational efforts that strengthen deterrence, enhance interoperability and preserve stability on the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah Williams) Details Download Seventh Air Force welcomes new commander U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. David Shoemaker, incoming Seventh Air Force commander, receives the guidon from U.S. Army Gen. Xavier T. Brunson, commander of United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and United States Forces Korea, during the Seventh Air Force change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 7, 2026. In addition to commanding Seventh Air Force, Shoemaker will serve as United States Forces Korea deputy commander and Air Component Command, United Nations Command, Combined Air Component Command, and Combined Forces Command commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah Williams) Details Download Seventh Air Force welcomes new commander U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. David Shoemaker, incoming Seventh Air Force commander, renders his first salute during the Seventh Air Force change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 7, 2026. He will oversee U.S. Air Force operations on the Korean Peninsula, integrating them with ROK forces to strengthen deterrence, interoperability and regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah Williams) Details Download Seventh Air Force welcomes new commander U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. David Shoemaker, incoming Seventh Air Force commander, delivers remarks during the Seventh Air Force change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 7, 2026. Prior to assuming command, Shoemaker served as the special assistant to the commander of the Air Combat Command, Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah Williams) Details Download Seventh Air Force welcomes new commander U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. David Iverson, outgoing Seventh Air Force commander, renders his final salute during the Seventh Air Force change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 7, 2026. Iverson’s next assignment will be to serve as the Pacific Air Forces deputy commander at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah Williams) Details Download Seventh Air Force welcomes new commander U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. David Iverson, outgoing Seventh Air Force commander, delivers final remarks during the Seventh Air Force change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 7, 2026. Iverson’s next assignment will be to serve as the Pacific Air Forces deputy commander at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah Williams) Details Download Seventh Air Force welcomes new commander U.S. Air Force Gen. Kevin Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, speaks during the Seventh Air Force change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 7, 2026. Schnieder oversees theater-wide air operations and works along allies and partners to enhance interoperability, readiness and regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah Williams) Details Download Seventh Air Force welcomes new commander U.S. service members salute during the presentation of colors at the Seventh Air Force change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 7, 2026. The change of command symbolizes the transfer of command, trust, and confidence in the incoming commander while honoring the accomplishments and service of the outgoing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah Williams) Details Download Seventh Air Force welcomes new commander U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. David Iverson, outgoing Seventh Air Force commander, presents the guidon to U.S. Army Gen. Xavier T. Brunson, commander of United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and United States Forces Korea, during the Seventh Air Force change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 7, 2026. Iverson oversaw U.S. Air Force operations on the Korean Peninsula, integrating them with ROK forces to strengthen deterrence, interoperability and regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah Williams) Details Download Seventh Air Force welcomes new commander The 51st Fighter Wing honor guard presents the colors during the Seventh Air Force change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 7, 2026. The change of command ceremony symbolizes the transfer of command responsibility and accountability from one individual to another which is physically represented by the passing of the guidon, the tangible symbol of the unit, from the outgoing to incoming commander, in the presence of unit personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah Williams) Details Download OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Seventh Air Force welcomed U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. David Shoemaker as the incoming commander during the change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 7, 2026.