COL ANDRE P TANYAG PAF (GSC) took over as the new group commander of the 505th Search and Rescue Group last 02 September 2008. After almost a year and eight months at the helm, COL RICHARD C SIGA-AN PAF (GSC) passed on the leadership to him through a Change of Command Ceremony presided by MGEN RENE E BADILLA, JR AFP, Vice Commander, PAF.