b'U.S. Marine Corps Col. Lonnie Cobb, Marine Aircraft Group 49 commander, passes a flag to Marine Corps. Col. Russel Rybka during a change of command ceremony on July 16, 2022 at Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst. The change of command ceremony is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one officer to another. The mission of MAG 49 is to organize, train, and equip combat ready squadrons to augment and reinforce the active Marine forces in time of war, national emergency, or contingency operations, and to provide personnel and assault support capabilities to relieve operational tempo for active duty forces. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Matt Porter)Marine Aircraft Group 49 Holds Showstopping Change of Command Ceremonyhttps://www.jbmdl.jb.mil/News/Article/3095541/marine-aircraft-group-49-holds-showstopping-change-of-command-ceremony/By Senior Airman Matt Porterover 2500 flight hours in 14 different types of aircraft, more 87th Public Affairs than 800 of which are combat flight hours.NEWS | July 16, 2022 Col. Cobb, youre leaving behind an incredible legacy here, The U.S. Marine Corps. Marine Aircraft Group 49 held asaid Rybka. This was the easiest turnover Ive ever had, and I change of command ceremony on 16 July, 2022, at Armylook forward to leading these marines and getting to know our Support Activity Fort Dix. joint partners here.U.S. Marine Corps. Col. Russell Rybka assumed commandRybka, a seasoned joint service Commander from the U.S. of MAG 49 from U.S. Marine Corps. Col. Lonnie Cobb, MarineEuropean Command, has over 2500 mishap-free flight hours in Aircraft Group 49 commander. the AH-1W Cobra, with nearly 700 being combat flight hours.To the Marines of this group, thank you for your unwaveringLonnie has served this group well, but we need his leadership commitment to excellence, said Cobb. To Col. Rybka, theynow at the Pentagon, said Brig. Gen. Leonard Anderson, 4th are poised to be taken to the next step and Im excited to readMarine Aircraft Wing commander. Russell, I am confident that reports of their continued improvements and success at myyou possess more than enough of the necessary leadership next assignment. skills and experience required to excel as Commander and to Cobb, a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, has amassedprepare these marines for the road ahead.10 Military Appreciation Resource Magazine Thank You For Your Service'