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U.S. Air Force Col. Andrew J. Finkler, 850th Spectrum Warfare Group commander, left, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Charles A. Friesz, 563rd Electronic Warfare Squadron commander, pass the guidon for 563rd EWS to signify Friesz’ assumption of command during the unit’s reactivation ceremony, San Antonio, Texas, April 25, 2024. The 563rd EWS remained inactive for 14 years before reactivating today as a software development organization based in 21st-century processes, practices and technologies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jarrod M. Vickers)