Seventh Air Force welcomes new command chief

Chief Master Sgt. Jeremiah Ross (left), outgoing Seventh Air Force command chief, and Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Schaefer (right), incoming command chief, attend a Change of Responsibility ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 17, 2025. Schaefer previously served as the Command Chief Master Sergeant of the 57th Wing, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, and prior to that, as the Command Chief of the 8th Fighter Wing at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dustin Braaten)

Seventh Air Force welcomes new command chief

Lt. Gen. David Iverson, Seventh Air Force commander, passes the guidon to Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Schaefer, signifying his assumption of responsibility as the command chief master sergeant for Seventh Air Force during a Change of Responsibility ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 17, 2025. Schaefer brings extensive experience from various leadership roles, including a previous assignment as the command chief master sergeant of the 8th Fighter Wing at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dustin Braaten)

Seventh Air Force welcomes new command chief

Lt. Gen. David Iverson, Seventh Air Force commander, presents the Legion of Merit to Chief Master Sgt. Jeremiah Ross, outgoing command chief master sergeant for Seventh Air Force, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 17, 2025. The decoration recognizes Ross's exceptionally meritorious service in advising the commander on all matters regarding the welfare, readiness, and proper utilization of the command's Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dustin Braaten)

Seventh Air Force welcomes new command chief

Chief Master Sgt. Jeremiah Ross, outgoing command chief master sergeant for Seventh Air Force, delivers his farewell remarks during a Change of Responsibility ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 17, 2025. In his role, Ross served as the advisor to the commander on matters regarding the welfare, readiness, morale, and proper utilization of Airmen across the Korean Peninsula, ensuring the combat readiness of the U.S.-ROK Alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dustin Braaten)

Seventh Air Force welcomes new command chief

Published July 16, 2025
By Staff Reports
Seventh Air Force

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Chief Master Sgt. Jeremiah Ross (left), outgoing Seventh Air Force command chief, and Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Schaefer (right), incoming command chief, attend a Change of Responsibility ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 17, 2025. Schaefer previously served as the Command Chief Master Sergeant of the 57th Wing, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, and prior to that, as the Command Chief of the 8th Fighter Wing at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dustin Braaten)