354th SFS Assumption of Command Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Maj. Emily Smith, right, assumes command of the 354th Security Forces Squadron from U.S. Air Force Col. Allen Branco, 354th Mission Support Group commander, during an assumption of command ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 10, 2026. The transfer of the guidon symbolizes the formal assumption of command and responsibility for the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrea Posey)

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354th SFS Assumption of Command Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Maj. Emily Smith, 354th Security Forces Squadron commander, gives a speech during the 354th SFS assumption of command ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 10, 2026. The 354th Security Forces Squadron provides law enforcement and security services to the base and safeguards Eielson personnel and aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrea Posey)

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354th SFS Assumption of Command Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Allen Branco, 354th Mission Support Group commander, gives a speech during the 354th Security Forces Squadron assumption of command ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 10, 2026. The 354th Security Forces Squadron provides law enforcement and security services to the base and safeguards Eielson personnel and aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrea Posey)

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354th SFS Assumption of Command Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Maj. Emily Smith, 354th Security Forces Squadron commander, renders her first salute to members of the 354th SFS during an assumption of command ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 10, 2026. The first salute represents the official transfer of authority, mutual respect, and the assumption of the ultimate responsibility to lead the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrea Posey)

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354th SFS Assumption of Command Ceremony

Published July 10, 2026
By Tech. Sgt. Andrea Posey
354th Fighter Wing

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- U.S. Air Force Maj. Emily Smith, right, assumes command of the 354th Security Forces Squadron from U.S. Air Force Col. Allen Branco, 354th Mission Support Group commander, during an assumption of command ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 10, 2026. The transfer of the guidon symbolizes the formal assumption of command and responsibility for the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrea Posey)