319th CES Change of Command

Lt. Col. Christopher Stewart, incoming 319th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, receives his first salute from members of the 319th CES during a change of command ceremony at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 17, 2026. The first salute signifies the commander’s official transfer of authority over an assigned unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anthony Nunez-Pellicer)

319th CES Change of Command

Col. Reynaldo Champion, 319th Mission Support Group commander, receives the 319th Civil Engineer Squadron guidon from Lt. Col. William Bentley, outgoing 319th CES commander, during a change of command ceremony at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 17, 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 Senior Airman Anthony Nunez-Pellicer)

319th CES Change of Command

Col. Reynaldo Champion, 319th Mission Support Group commander, passes Lt. Col. Christopher Stewart, incoming 319th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, the squadron guidon during the 319th CES change of command ceremony at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 17, 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 Senior Airman Anthony Nunez-Pellicer)

319th CES Change of Command

Lt. Col. Christopher Stewart, incoming 319th Civil Engineer Squadron Commander, addresses his airmen for the first time during a change of command ceremony, at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 17, 2026. Stewart spoke about continuing to lead the way with his new team of engineers and upholding the legacy of greatness paved by the previous commander. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Anthony Nunez-Pellicer.)

319th CES Change of Command

Published June 17, 2026
By Senior Airman Anthony Nunez-Pellicer
319th Reconnaissance Wing Public Affairs

GRAND FORKS AIR FROCE BASE, N.D. -- Lt. Col. Christopher Stewart, incoming 319th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, receives his first salute from members of the 319th CES during a change of command ceremony at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 17, 2026. The first salute signifies the commander’s official transfer of authority over an assigned unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anthony Nunez-Pellicer)