319th SFS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Capt. Derek Forte, incoming 319th SFS commander, renders his first salute to his airmen during a change of command ceremony at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 18, 2026. Forte officially assumed command of the 319th SFS during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Phyllis Jimenez)

319th SFS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Capt. Derek Forte, incoming 319th Security Forces commander, addresses his troops for the first time during the 319th SFS change of command ceremony at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 18, 2026. Forte assumed responsibility for the day-to-day operations of our base Defenders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Phyllis Jimenez)

319th SFS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Reynaldo Champion, 319th Mission Support Group commander, passes the 319th Security Forces guidon to Capt. Derek Forte, incoming 319th SFS commander, during a change of command ceremony at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 18, 2026. The passing of the guidon signifies the formal transfer of command authority from one officer to another, symbolizing continuity and leadership within the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Phyllis Jimenez)

319th SFS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Reynaldo Champion, 319th Mission Support Group commander, receives the 319th Security Forces guidon from Maj. Blaize Dunn, outgoing 319th SFS commander, during a change of command ceremony at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 18, 2026. The passing of the guidon signifies the formal transfer of command authority from one officer to another, symbolizing continuity and leadership within the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Phyllis Jimenez)

319th SFS Change of Command

Published June 18, 2026
By Staff Sgt. Phyllis Jimenez
319th Reconnaissance Wing Public Affairs

GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- U.S. Air Force Capt. Derek Forte, incoming 319th SFS commander, renders his first salute to his airmen during a change of command ceremony at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 18, 2026. Forte officially assumed command of the 319th SFS during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Phyllis Jimenez)