Col. Michael T. Thomas addresses the 1,700 Citizen-Airmen of the 127th Wing at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., just moments after taking command of the wing. Thomas, a KC-135 pilot, replaces Brig. Gen. Michael L. Peplinski, seated, who retired after more than 32 years of military service. (U.S. Air Force photo by TSgt. David Kujawa)