319th MSG holds change of command ceremony, welcomes new commander

Col. Christopher Waddell, 319th Mission Support Group commander, addresses airmen of the 319th MSG for the first time during a change of command ceremony at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 26, 2026. Waddell promised to uphold standards and lead the 319th MSG to further greatness during his tenure, honoring the work of the previous commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anthony Nunez-Pellicer)

319th MSG holds change of command ceremony, welcomes new commander

Col. Alfred Rosales, 319th Reconnaissance Wing commander, passes Col. Christopher Waddell, incoming 319th Mission Support Group commander, the group guidon during the 319th MSG change of command ceremony at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 26, 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 MSG holds change of command ceremony, welcomes new commander

Col. Christopher Waddell, incoming 319th Mission Support Group commander, receives his first salute from members of the 319th MSG during a change of command ceremony at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 26, 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 MSG Change of Command

Published June 26, 2026
By Senior Airman Anthony Nunez-Pellicer
319th Reconnaissance Wing Public Affairs

Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. -- Col. Christopher Waddell, 319th Mission Support Group commander, addresses airmen of the 319th MSG for the first time during a change of command ceremony at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 26, 2026. Waddell promised to uphold standards and lead the 319th MSG to further greatness during his tenure, honoring the work of the previous commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anthony Nunez-Pellicer)