Former Kingsley Airman Takes Reigns of Oregon Air National Guard

Brig. Gen. James R. Kriesel (right), incoming commander, Oregon Air National Guard, receives his one-star general officer flag from outgoing commander, Brig. Gen. Jeffrey M. Silver, during a promotion ceremony at the Anderson Readiness Center in Salem, Oregon, Jan. 6, 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brandon Boyd, 142nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs)

Brig. Gen. James R. Kriesel, incoming commander, Oregon Air National Guard, takes the oath of office during his promotion ceremony at the Anderson Readiness Center in Salem, Oregon, Jan. 6, 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brandon Boyd, 142nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs)

Brig. Gen. James R. Kriesel (right), incoming commander, Oregon Air National Guard, assumes command from Maj. Gen. Michael E. Stencel (left), Adjutant General, Oregon, as Chief Master Sgt. Ulana Cole, State Command Chief, looks on during a change of command ceremony at the Anderson Readiness Center in Salem, Oregon, Jan. 6, 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brandon Boyd, 142nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs)