319th Operational Readiness Medical Squadron

Col. Deana Dominguez, 319th Medical Group commander, receives the 319th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron guidon from Lt. Col. Bryan Payne, outgoing 319th OMRS commander, during a change of command ceremony at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 3, 2026. The offering of the guidon from the outgoing commander symbolizes their release of command over a specific unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)

319th Operational Readiness Medical Squadron

Col. Deana Dominguez, 319th Medical Group commander, passes Lt. Col. Annabelle Birch, incoming 319th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron commander, the squadron guidon during the 319th OMRS change of command ceremony at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 3, 2026. The passing of the guidon to the incoming commander symbolizes the acceptance of command over an assigned unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)

319th Operational Readiness Medical Squadron

Lt. Col. Annabelle Birch, incoming 319th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron commander, renders her first salute to members of the 319th OMRS during a change of command ceremony at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 3, 2026. The first salute signifies the commander’s official transfer of authority over an assigned unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)

319th OMRS Change of Command

Published June 16, 2026
By Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks
319th Public Affairs Office

GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Col. Deana Dominguez, 319th Medical Group commander, receives the 319th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron guidon from Lt. Col. Bryan Payne, outgoing 319th OMRS commander, during a change of command ceremony at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 3, 2026. The offering of the guidon from the outgoing commander symbolizes their release of command over a specific unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)