Geospatial and Signatures Intelligence Group welcomes new commander in change of command ceremony

Photo By Senior Airman Kristof Rixmann | Col. Brandon Shade, incoming Geospatial and Signatures Intelligence Group commander, provides his first remarks as new commander following the groups change of command ceremony at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, July 25, 2023. In his remarks Shade said Col. Steven Watts, outgoing group commander, had set the bar high and looked forward to getting to work with the group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristof J. Rixmann)  

OH, UNITED STATES

08.10.2023

Story by Senior Airman Kristof Rixmann 

National Air and Space Intelligence Center

NASIC Public Affairs
Senior Airman Kristof J. Rixmann

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Geospatial and Signatures Intelligence Group at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, welcomed their new incoming commander during a change of command ceremony at the Wright-Patterson Club July 25, 2023.

Col. Brandon Shade assumed command of GS from outbound commander, Col. Steven L. Watts II. This ceremonial transition was presided over by Col. Ariel G. Batungbacal, NASIC commander.

Change of command ceremonies are military traditions that consist of the outbound commander transferring a military standard flag, or guidon, to their successor. This guidon represents its unit, squadron and its commanding officer.

Following the passing of the guidon, Col. Shade formally took command of the group and addressed GS personnel for the first time.

“I’m already amazed by what I’ve seen you accomplish, and I know there’s more to learn,” Shade said. “Let’s build on that work and move forward together.”

Prior to his appointment as GS commander, Shade was the Director, J2 Operations Intelligence for the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM.)

• Date Taken: 08.10.2023
• Date Posted: 08.17.2023 12:12
• Story ID: 451118
• Location: OH, US