319th Operations Group Change of Command Ceremony

Airmen from the 319th Operations Group stand at attention during the Air Force song at the 319th OG change of command ceremony at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., June 13, 2025. The playing of the Air Force song is a traditional ending of Air Force ceremonies and serves to instill a sense of pride and esprit de corps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nailah Pacheco)

319th Operations Group Change of Command Ceremony

Airmen from the 319th Operations Group render the ceremonial first salute to Col. Brandon Cieloha, 319th OG commander, during a change of command ceremony at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., June 13, 2025. The 319th OG operates and maintains the RQ-4B Global Hawk Block 40, a high-altitude, long-endurance Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance aircraft and the E-11 Airborne Battlefield Communication Node, a high-altitude communication relay and gateway system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nailah Pacheco)

319th Operations Group Change of Command Ceremony

Col. Timothy Monroe, 319th Reconnaissance Wing commander, passes the guidon to Col. Brandon Cieloha, 319th Operations Group incoming commander, during the 319th OG change of command ceremony at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., June 13, 2025. The passing of the guidon from the presiding officer to the incoming commander symbolizes the acceptance of command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nailah Pacheco)

319th Operations Group Change of Command Ceremony

Col. Timothy Monroe, 319th Reconnaissance Wing commander, accepts the guidon from Col. Eric Steele, 319th Operations Group outgoing commander, during the 319th OG change of command ceremony at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., June 13, 2025. The passing of the guidon from the outgoing commander to the presiding officer symbolizes the relinquishment of command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nailah Pacheco)

319th Operations Group Change of Command Ceremony

From left, Col. Tim Monroe, 319th Reconnaissance Wing commander, Col. Eric Steele, outgoing 319th Operations Group commander and Col. Brandon Cieloha, incoming 319th OG commander, stand at attention during the 319th OG change of command ceremony at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., June 13, 2025. Steele was presented the Legion of Merit for his two years leading the 319th OG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nailah Pacheco)

319th Operations Group Change of Command Ceremony

Airmen from the 319th Operations Group salute Col. Eric Steele, outgoing 319th OG commander, during a change of command ceremony at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., June 13, 2025. Steele was honored during the ceremony for his two years of service leading 15 squadrons in 3 countries that operate and maintain the RQ-4 Global Hawk Block 40 and E-11 Battlefield Airborne Communication Node. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nailah Pacheco)

319th Operations Group Change of Command Ceremony

Published June 16, 2025
By Airman Nailah Pacheco
319th Reconnaissance Wing

GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Airmen from the 319th Operations Group stand at attention during the Air Force song at the 319th OG change of command ceremony at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., June 13, 2025. The playing of the Air Force song is a traditional ending of Air Force ceremonies and serves to instill a sense of pride and esprit de corps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nailah Pacheco)