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Maj. Gen. Michael Lutton, 20th Air Force commander, passes the guidon to Col. Catherine Barrington, 90th Missile Wing commander, during the 90 MW change of command ceremony June 28, 2021, F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming. The ceremony signified the transition of command from Col. Peter Bonetti to Col. Catherine Barrington. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anthony Munoz)

Maj. Gen. Michael Lutton, 20th Air Force commander, passes the guidon to Col. Catherine Barrington, 90th Missile Wing commander, during the 90 MW change of command ceremony June 28, 2021, F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming. The ceremony signified the transition of command from Col. Peter Bonetti to Col. Catherine Barrington. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anthony Munoz)

The ceremony signified the transition of command from Col. Peter Bonetti to Col. Catherine Barrington. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darius Frazier)

Col. Catherine Barrington, incoming commander of the 90th Missile Wing, Will and Adam, sons of Barrington, and Col. Peter Bonetti, outgoing commander of the 90 MW, arrive to the 90 MW Change of Command Ceremony June 28, 2021, F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming. The ceremony signified the transition of command from Col. Peter Bonetti to Col. Catherine Barrington. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darius Frazier)

A cannon firsts after playing of the Air Force Song during the 90 MW change of command ceremony June 28, 2021, F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming. The ceremony signified the transition of command from Col. Peter Bonetti to Col. Catherine Barrington. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darius Frazier)

A cannon firsts after playing of the Air Force Song during the 90 MW change of command ceremony June 28, 2021, F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming. The ceremony signified the transition of command from Col. Peter Bonetti to Col. Catherine Barrington. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darius Frazier)

Col. Catherine Barrington, 90th Missile Wing commander, renders her first salute during the 90 MW change of command ceremony June 28, 2021, F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming. The ceremony signified the transition of command from Col. Peter Bonetti to Col. Catherine Barrington. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anthony Munoz)

Col. Catherine Barrington, 90th Missile Wing commander, renders her first salute during the 90 MW change of command ceremony June 28, 2021, F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming. The ceremony signified the transition of command from Col. Peter Bonetti to Col. Catherine Barrington. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anthony Munoz)

Airman from the 90th Communications Squadron render a salute to their new wing commander Col. Catherine Barrington, 90th Missile Wing commander, during the 90 MW change of command ceremony June 28, 2021, F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming. The ceremony signified the transition of command from Col. Peter Bonetti to Col. Catherine Barrington. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darius Frazier)

Airman from the 90th Communications Squadron render a salute to their new wing commander Col. Catherine Barrington, 90th Missile Wing commander, during the 90 MW change of command ceremony June 28, 2021, F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming. The ceremony signified the transition of command from Col. Peter Bonetti to Col. Catherine Barrington. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darius Frazier)

The ceremony signified the transition of command from Col. Peter Bonetti to Col. Catherine Barrington. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anthony Munoz)

Col. Catherine Barrington, 90th Missile Wing commander, salutes a squadron during the 90 MW change of commander ceremony June 28, 2021, F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming. The ceremony signified the transition of command from Col. Peter Bonetti to Col. Catherine Barrington. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anthony Munoz)

The honor guard stands in formation during the 90 MW change of command ceremony June 28, 2021, F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming. The ceremony signified the transition of command from Col. Peter Bonetti to Col. Catherine Barrington. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darius Frazier)

The honor guard stands in formation during the 90 MW change of command ceremony June 28, 2021, F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming. The ceremony signified the transition of command from Col. Peter Bonetti to Col. Catherine Barrington. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darius Frazier)

The ceremony signified the transition of command from Col. Peter Bonetti to Col. Catherine Barrington. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darius Frazier)

An Airmen on flag detail watches as the 90th Missile Wing Change of Ceremony commences June 28th, 2021, on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming The ceremony signified the transition of command from Col. Peter Bonetti to Col. Catherine Barrington. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darius Frazier)

The ceremony signified the transition of command from Col. Peter Bonetti to Col. Catherine Barrington. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anthony Munoz)

Col. Peter Bonetti, 90th Missile Wing former commander, sits during the 90 MW change of command ceremony June 28, 2021, F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming. The ceremony signified the transition of command from Col. Peter Bonetti to Col. Catherine Barrington. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anthony Munoz)

F.E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. --

The Mighty Ninety gathered to conduct a change of command ceremony June 28, 2021, on the Argonne Parade Field, F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, to welcome the 90th Missile Wing's new commander, Col. Catherine Barrington.

Col. Peter Bonetti, the outgoing commander of the 90 MW, shared his gratitude toward the wing.

“I would be a fool if I didn’t recognize the help I've received this entire time,” said Bonetti. “I can see everyone here now in the front row, all the people who’ve been there for me.”

He explained that the support extended past Cheyenne.

“We talk about this place as a military community and I just don’t think it is--it’s a military family,” Bonetti said. “No matter where you go in Wyoming you’ll always have help from your military family.”

After the passing of the guidon, Barrington spoke about her serving as the new 90 MW Commander.

“To the men and women of the Mighty Ninety, Wranglers it’s good to be home,” said Barrington. “Wranglers, rest assured I will work tirelessly to make sure you have everything you need.”

Most recently, she was the 20th Air Force Operations and Communications director, F.E. Warren AFB. Her time there led her to be the 90 MW commander.

Barrington set the expectation on what we will bring to the fight.

“Our nation relies on the combat capability you bring,” said Barrington. “We will provide that.”